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Two Booted Off Mayor's Ballot
Despite submitting paperwork to run in the city of Jackson's special election for mayor, two individuals have been removed for not meeting requirements to seek the office. They are: Tonya Brooks of Valley North Boulevard Tammie Patterson of Carleton Street. That shaves the number of people seeking the office down …
Money Talks/Where are Yarber and Barrett-Simon's Economic Impact Statements?
In an election this short, money can make all the difference. Unfortunately, we won't know who the big money players in the Jackson mayor's race are for at least another week, however. Information from the Jackson city clerk's office shows that pre-election reports are due April 1, 2014 — one …
Harassment Suit Against JSU's Vivian Fuller Dismissed
Jackson State University released the following statement regarding the dismissal of a sexual harassment lawsuit against Athletic Director Vivian Fuller: U.S. District Judge William H. Barbour, Jr., on March 13 dismissed the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Jackson State University, JSU Director of Athletics Dr. Vivian L. Fuller and JSU …
15 Candidates Filed to Run for Mayor; Qualification Still Under Way
The Jackson city clerk's office provided 15 names of potential mayoral candidates who have filed paperwork to run in the special election. The deadline was today at 5 p.m. The election commissioners are still qualifying the list, however, so it could shrink. They are: Kenneth A. Swarts, Sedgwick Drive Albert …
#JxnMayor Candidates at #StPaddysJXN
We took a spin around social media to see what the candidates did for St. Paddy's Day. Here's what we've found so far. (Candidates -- if we missed anything give us a shout @jxnfreepress on Twitter.) [View the story "#JxnMayor Candidates at #StPaddysJXN" on Storify]
Jim Hood Orders 2 Executions then Defends U.S. Human Rights in Geneva
Last week, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood was in Geneva, Switzerland representing the U.S. before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. Hood, the only Democrat holding statewide office in Mississippi, serves as president-elect of the National Association of Attorneys General, and "responded to the committee’s questions concerning the death penalty, …
Chapman, Priester, Yarber File Paperwork
Three more candidates have submitted paperwork to run in the April 8 special election for mayor of Jackson. Last week, the first to file their documents were Albert Wilson and Francis P. Smith — both of whom sought offices last year — and Kenneth Swarts. The latest information from municipal …
Lumumbas Welcome Baby Girl
Verbatim, from the Chokwe Antar Lumumba campaign: The Lumumba family would like to announce the birth of their baby girl Alakè Maryama Lumumba! She was born today March 18th at 11:01 a.m. Weighing approximately 6 lbs 4 ounces. Both Ebony and baby Alakè are doing well. Alakè (means: one to …
Robocall Discourages Margaret Barrett-Simon From Running
A resident in Fondren sent us this voicemail message, which is an apparent robocall trying to suggest that Margaret Barrett-Simon's campaign is designed to help Tony Yarber. Link: Robocall Audio Barrett-Simon responded to the call on her Facebook page last week: "I want to be clear that, should I decide …
West Jackson Hosts Mayoral Forum Thursday
From a Facebook post: The West Central Jackson Improvement Association (WCJIA) invites the public to attend the upcoming Mayoral Forum to hear candidates for Mayor discuss their vision for the City of Jackson. All candidates for Mayor of the City of Jackson are invited. The Forum will be held Thursday, …
Bennie Thompson is Backing Priester for Mayor, but Why?
Melvin Priester Jr. is getting support from the U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson—their campaign radio ads are even similar—who represents most of Jackson on the U.S. House of Representatives and is the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation. It's an interesting turn of events, considering the following: Thompson was fairly …
Barrett-Simon Announces Mayoral Run
Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon officially announced her candidacy for mayor March 17.
Margaret Barrett-Simon: 'petty politics and turf battles are over'
A source close to Margaret Barrett-Simon's family confirmed to the Jackson Free Press tonight that she is entering the mayor's race. She will officially announce Monday. Stay tuned for time and location. We reported Monday that Barrett-Simon was considering a run and would decide by today.
Francis P. Smith Qualifies for Jackson Mayor's Race
Francis P. Smith Jr., pastor of Total Praise and Worship on Cedar Lane in south Jackson, has qualified for the race to be the next mayor of Jackson, information from the city clerk's office shows. Smith competed as an Independent in the June 2013 general election for mayor, which late …
Tate Reeves blasts Mississippi House for voting down teacher pay raise
In case you think Republicans all get along. The lieutenant governor's verbatim response, sent earlier today: STATEMENT OF LT. GOV. REEVES ON HOUSE VOTE AGAINST TEACHER PAY PLAN “Unfortunately, the House voted today against teachers getting $3,500 more in their paycheck by July 1, 2015. I had hoped this week …
Coffee and Conversation with Candidate Tony Yarber at Broad Street
OK, this is the first mayoral campaign event, beyond announcements, that I've heard about so far. You can get free coffee at Broad Street Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and ask Tony Yarber questions. But don't jump to conclusions (that Yarber is the candidate of owner Jeff Good, …
Jackson Chamber and WLBT hosting live mayoral debate March 27
The Jackson Chamber of Commerce and WLBT 3 will host a Mayoral Debate live on WLBT and MSNewsNOW.com in prime time, Thursday March 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. location to be announced. For more information contact Cynthia Buchanan, Executive Vice President, Jackson Chamber of Commerce at 601-948-7575 or …
Field of 8 for Mayor? Horhn announces, Wilson and Swarts file paperwork
As we told you yesterday, state Sen. John Horhn officially joined the Jackson mayoral race this morning at Cade's Courtyard on Mayes Street. Horhn ran for mayor in 2009 and is known for drawing bipartisan and multiracial support. Here is his 2009 JFP Interview when he was running for mayor: …
Chokwe Antar Lumumba Caps Off Crazy Day of Mayoral Announcements
A campaign has several parts. First, especially, if you're an unknown candidate, you have to tell your story. Then, you have to talk about your big ideas. After that, you have to convince people that you're the best person to put those ideas into action.