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Mississippi #1 in How Far a Hundred Bucks Stretches
We don't get to say we're number one in many good things, but here's a nice one... according to The Tax Foundation, $100 in Mississippi is worth the most of any state in the country (an equivalent of $115.21). If there's anything we've known about Jackson for a while, is …
#FlagMyths: 'The Civil War Was Fought Over... Tariffs'
In an occasional blog series I'm inaugurating here, I'd like to pull forward some debate that's happening in the comments and examine a variety of the myths and legends that surround the South's participation in the civil war. From the comments section came this one from Claude Shannon: The war …
2 Yazoo County Judges Quit Doing Marriages All Together
Marriage—it's what brings us together. That is, unless you live in Yazoo County and were planning on having a justice court judge officiate your ceremony. Earlier this week, Judges Pam May and Bennie Warrington sent a letter to the board of supervisors saying they wanted to opt out of having …
In 1860 Hinds County, Slaves Outnumbered Whites Nearly 3 to 1
Here's an interesting factoid for those of you discussing the Civil War and slavery about Hinds County, which contains Jackson, the capital, of course. It's from this link, where you can also link to a number of other Mississippi counties and see the numbers of slaves that some of the …
Jonathan Sanders Story: Clarion-Ledger He-Was-No-Angeled the Black Horse-and-Buggy Driver Killed by White Cop
Sadly, it was only a matter of time before it happened here in Mississippi--a black man was killed by a white cop amid mysterious circumstances and officials are trying to keep tensions from simmering. It happened on late Wednesday night in tiny Stonewall when, according to various media outlets, a …
Tupelo Daily Newspaper Won't Accept Same-Sex Marriage Announcements
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in the historic Obergefell v. Hodges case, several media outlets reverted and retreated to their ideological lines. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, has garnered national attention in an article by Robbie Ward, former DJ reporter, on the Huffington Post …
Clinton Takes Mississippi in 2016? Probably against Trump, at least ...
A new polling analysis published by examiner.com indicates something about Mississippi that has been in the works for a while: Based on recent elections, our state is trending blue. Based on polling data on a Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump showdown in 2016, Mississippi is one of the few Deep …
Gov. Bryant Arms the Guard
Bryant arms the National Guard in response to concerns for soldier safety.
Foster Care Overhaul Coming to Mississippi?
The state admitted that it has not met court-order requirements in a 7-year-old lawsuit, Olivia Y v. Bryant, intended to change the state's foster care system. Gov. Bryant has agreed to hire an Executive Director of the Department of Family and Children's Services, which will soon become a cabinet-level position. …
Sandra Bland Traffic Stop Video Hits YouTube
The Texas Department of Safety has posted a 52-minute video of the Sandra Bland traffic stop, showing the state trooper threaten Bland with a Taser, a detail that he didn't put in his arrest report.
City: New Water Billing System to Come Online
The city's new water billing system, part of the controversial $91 million Siemens contract, is scheduled to go live at the end of August. According to a city press release: "Residents will soon experience updates to their water billing as part of comprehensive upgrades the City of Jackson has initiated …
City Going on Well Water After South Jackson Water Line Break
The mayor's office just sent out the following the release about the situation in south Jackson: The City of Jackson will temporarily switch to the well water system in south Jackson as crews work to locate a 42-inch water line break. The transition to the well system begins immediately to …
See if Your Jackson-Area State Candidate Supports Initiative 42
The League of Women Voters of the Jackson Area released the results of a legislative candidate poll that asked candidates if they support Amendment (Initiative) 42 with the options: Yes, No or Undecided. So far, seven Senate candidates and eight House candidates have responded. See your candidate's stance below. Senate …
Don't Forget to Vote on Tuesday
If you are planning to vote on Tuesday, don’t forget to bring a photo ID. In the 2011 November election 62 percent of Mississippi voters approved a Constitutional Amendment that requires voters to present photo IDs before casting in-person ballots at polls or circuit clerk offices. The only exemptions to …
Election Night Parties
Here are the election-night parties we know are happening. If you hear about of any others, please let us know. Polls close at 7 p.m. Gov. Phil Bryant Tonight at 7:30 PM at the Mississippi Republican Party Headquarters (415 Yazoo St, Jackson) Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will speak to supporters …
Jackson Among First Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “What Works Cities”
Full release from the office of Mayor Tony Yarber: Jackson, Miss., Selected as One of First Cities to Participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “What Works Cities”Initiative Jackson to use data and evidence to advance strategic goals Jackson, Miss.–August 5, 2015 –Mayor Tony T. Yarber announced today that Jackson is one of …
Republican Pickering's Robo-Calls Target Pritchett for being 'LGBT'
Stacey Pickering, the incumbent Republican candidate for auditor, is targeting his opponent, Joce Pritchett, for being an "LGBT Candidate" in his campaign's automated calls. One robocall that ran before the primary states: "The liberal left-wing media has their own agenda in the state auditor's race...They want to see their LGBT …
Madison Not for Rent: Only “High Quality” People Need Apply
Hysteria grows in the land of brick and honey as the City of Madison do what they can to keep renters out.
West Point Historian Answers the Question: Was the Civil War About Slavery?
Of course it was. Watch: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Was the Civil War About Slavery?New Video! "Was the Civil War About Slavery?"What caused the Civil War? Did the North …
Mississippi's Same-Sex Couple Adoption Ban Challenged in Federal Court
A lawsuit to challenge Mississippi's same-sex couple adoption ban was filed in federal court by the Campaign for Southern Equality today. Mississippi is the only state in the nation that still bans gay couples from adopting children. The case, Campaign for Southern Equality v. Mississippi Department of Human Services, was …