Gov. Bryant Cuts State Budget, The Fourth Time in Current Fiscal Year
Gov. Phil Bryant announced his fourth budget cut to the current fiscal-year budget this afternoon. He will cut over $20 million from the state's budget, meaning a less than half percent cut for each state agency. He also pulled $39 million from the state's rainy day fund to plug budget …
Boil Water Lifted for Most Jackson ZIPs
Boil water notices are being lifted Monday morning after the weekend's contract work on Jackson water mains.
Congressman Thompson Asks Dept. of Homeland Security to Free Daniela Vargas
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security John Kelly today regarding Daniela Vargas, the 22-year old undocumented immigrant detained in Jackson last week. Thompson's letter asks Sec. Kelly to ensure that his department "exercises available discretion and looks upon her case …
City of Jackson Repairs Water Line, Issues Boil Water Notice
The City of Jackson announced repairs to a 24-inch water line at Larson and Moody Streets today, and they have issued a boil water notice for the following areas: [1200-1399] High Street; 39202 [600-199] Monroe Street; 39202 [1200-1399] Harding Street; 39202 Larson Street; 39202 Vine …
Gov. Bryant: We Don't Want 'Obamacare Lite'
Gov. Phil Bryant called out Congress today, saying that the American Health Care Act resembles Obamacare too closely. In a Facebook post, Bryant cited the Heritage Foundation's concerns on the new American Health Care Act, which support his stance that the new plan is "Obamacare Lite." (The Heritage Foundation gave …
Mississippi House Passes Domestic Abuse Divorce Amendment
The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to add domestic abuse as grounds for divorce this afternoon when Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, brought out an amendment to Senate Bill 2680, which clarifies that abused and neglected children can be placed with their relatives when they are removed from their homes. Gipson's …
JSU Interim President Praises Trump's HBCU Executive Order, While Other Presidents Cast Doubts
Jackson State University's interim President Dr. Rod Paige applauded President Donald Trump's executive order in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. Trump's order creates a board of advisors on HBCUs that reports to him as well as effectively moves HBCU programs to the executive office …
Fondren's First Thursday Changes Again
Fondren's First Thursday is undergoing another change.
Congressman Thompson Releases Statement in Support of Daniela Vargas
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), released a statement in support of Daniela Vargas today. Thompson is a ranking member on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, and represents parts of the city of Jackson in the U.S. House. His statement is below: "Our country must have immigration policies that are …
Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon Will Not Seek Re-Election
Ward 7 Jackson Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon has announced that she will not seek re-election this spring for her council seat, which she's held for 32 years. Barrett-Simon released the statement below, regarding her decision: "Fellow Jacksonians, It has been my deepest honor and blessing to serve Ward 7 as your …