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Bryant: Allowing Syrian Refugees in U.S. is 'Extremely Dangerous'
Gov. Phil Bryant joined 15 other governors in pledging to refuse Syrian refugees should they be sent to Mississippi, following the terrorist attacks in Paris over the weekend that left 129 people dead and hundreds wounded in France. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has pledged to accept about 10,000 Syrian refugees …
Saints Fire Rob Ryan After Dismal Defeat
The Times-Picayune in New Orleans is reporting that Rob Ryan, defense coordinator for the New Orleans Saints, has been fired after a particularly embarrassing 47-14 loss to Washington on Sunday.
District 79 House Race Will Be Decided by Drawing Straws
Run-offs are old-school anyway, right? The fate of District 79's representation in the House of Representatives will be decided on Friday by drawing straws, according to Mississippi election law. Rep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, has represented the district since 1996, but in this election he pulled in the exact same number …
Terry Mayor Nicholson Pleads Guilty, Resigns
From the Mississippi state Auditor Stacey Pickering: JACKSON, Miss. –Roderick Nicholson, Mayor of Terry, pled guilty to five counts of embezzlement, and advised the court he would resign from his position as Mayor of Terry effective immediately. From January 2011 through December 2012, the Mayor made personal credit card payments …
Blue Bell Ice Cream Coming Back to Mississippi Dec. 21
The following delicious news release is printed here verbatim: Brenham, Texas, November 24, 2015 – Blue Bell Ice Cream will be available in Louisiana and Jackson, Miss., and its surrounding areas beginning Dec. 21. This is the second-to-last phase in the company’s five phase market re-entry plan. “We are excited …
City: Avoid Woodrow Wilson if Possible Due to Water Main Break
From the office of the Mayor Tony Yarber: Motorists are advised of road conditions on the east bound lane of Woodrow Wilson Drive, heading toward Interstate 55. There was a break on a 36-inch water line in the area. The City's team is assessing the condition of the site continuously …
Mississippi Infant Mortality Rate at All-Time Low; Still Ranked 50th
Infant mortality rates have decreased by 15 percent in the past five years according to the latest report from the Mississippi Department of Health. The infant mortality rate in 2014 was 8.2 percent compared to 9.7 percent in 2013. Mississippi still has the highest rate in the country, however, and …
Presley: Net-Metering Rules Pass Public Service Commission
The Mississippi Public Service Commission's Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley issued the following statement about the approval of the state's first net-metering rule: JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - (December 3, 2015) – Today, the Public Service Commission unanimously passed a groundbreaking rule allowing net metering in the state. Net metering is the …
New National Education Law Shifts Power Back to States
The "No Child Left Behind" Act was overruled and replaced with the "Every Student Succeeds" Act this week. The new law signed will shift a lot of decision-making power for education policy back to the states. President Barack Obama called the law "a big step in the right direction," and …
Megyn Kelly, Ashley Madison, 'Compton' and Booty Lead Mississippi Google Traffic
A real-estate website called Estately figured out the most Googled words for each state. Apparently, the No. 1 search term for Mississippi was Ashley Madison, the online secret smash site for married folks that got hacked this year. I won't link to it here because I don't believe in pouring …
City OKs IMS Engineers to Oversee 1 Percent Tax Projects
The city has hired a manager to oversee projects paid for with a 1-percent tax approved almost two years ago. The Jackson City Council approved a contract with Jackson-based IMS Engineers for projects in the first year of the infrastructure master plan. IMS will help develop a comprehensive infrastructure plan, …
Wild Dogs Kill 6 Zoo Animals, Injure 2 Geese
Jackson Zoo officials have announced that a pack of feral dogs killed a gazelle and five springbok. Two geese were also hurt. The following is a verbatim description of the incident from the zoo: Zoo staff discovered the animals had been attacked early Friday morning, and began to take measures …
Mississippi Supreme Court Lineup Filled
Gov. Phil Bryant has filled both Mississippi Supreme Court vacancies, following the departure of Justices Randy Pierce and David Chandler. Former District 1 Court of Appeals Judge James Maxwell and tenth district chancellor Dawn Beam will join the state's highest court in the new year. Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. …
Dec. 30 Airport Delays and Cancellations Due to Weather
The Jackson Municipal Airport released updated flight delays and cancellations due to inclement weather in several destinations. Travelers are encouraged to check their airline for up-to-date flight information. Arrivals: American Airlines Flight #4986 from Charlotte, NC CANCELED Delta Airlines Flight #5055 from Atlanta, GA DELAYED ETA: 4:50 p.m. Delta Airlines …
Jackson City Council Joins Gov. Phil Bryant, AG Jim Hood in Condemning Stokes' Comments About Throwing Objects at Police Cars from Suburbs
The following is a verbatim statement from the Jackson City Council: STATEMENT FROM THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL REGARDING INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS MADE BY COUNCILMAN KENNETH I. STOKES Jackson City Council members reject Councilman Kenneth I. Stokes’ statements regarding violent acts against Law Enforcement (Jackson, Miss.) –The following recent comments made by …
MSSC Justice Jim Kitchens Files for Re-Election
The following is a statement from Justice Kitchens' campaign: Justice Jim Kitchens of Crystal Springs was the first candidate to file papers at the Secretary of State’s Office for the 2016 election when he qualified to seek election to a second term on the Mississippi Supreme Court this morning. Four …
Lane Closure; Construction on Woodrow Wilson Drive
Woodrow Wilson Drive's eastbound lanes will be reduced to one lane in preparation for major repair work on the water lines below the road. Once repair work begins, traffic will be re-routed to State Street, but no contractor has been named so the street will remain open until a contractor …
Airport Authority Hires Same Lobbyist the City of Jackson is Using
The following is a verbatim press release from the Jackson airport: Jackson, Miss. – At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority held earlier this month, the Board of voted to engage the services of W.T. Consultants. As the official lobbyist for the …
Report: Mississippi Foster Care System 'Well Beyond Crisis'
A report in the Olivia Y case, filed on Jan. 6, found that an infant died within five days after entering the state's foster care system. The report found that the state had not inspected the home where the baby died before the baby was placed there. Judith Meltzer, from …