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Based on Monday’s unofficial results from the municipal primary runoff election, incumbent Charlie Jenkins did not secure the Democratic bid for the Ward 1 alderman seat in the upcoming Yazoo City elections.
Challenger Deyoung Haymer earned the most votes with 181 votes compared to Jenkins’ 115 votes. Haymer will now face Independent candidate Carl Mitchell in the general election.
With a total of 2,361 registered voters in Ward 1 of Yazoo City, only 296 registered voters went to the polls Monday night.
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1 month 1 week ago
Based on Monday’s unofficial results from the municipal primary runoff election, incumbent Charlie Jenkins did not secure the Democratic bid for the Ward 1 alderman seat in the upcoming Yazoo City elections.
Challenger Deyoung Haymer earned the most votes with 181 votes compared to Jenkins’ 115 votes. Haymer will now face Independent candidate Carl Mitchell in the general election.
With a total of 2,361 registered voters in Ward 1 of Yazoo City, only 296 registered voters went to the polls Monday night.
By Jamie Patterson on
1 month 1 week ago
Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for small customers in Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison?
It’s primarily because JXN Water is run by an interim manager appointed and supervised by a federal judge. The interim manager runs JXN Water as an officer of the court — not as a local official accountable to voters. The judge seems to be accountable to no one. JXN Water “governance” looks more like a commissariat than a municipal utility board. So I call the interim manager the Water Czar.
By Kelley Williams - Guest Columnist on
1 month 1 week ago
Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for small customers in Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison?
It’s primarily because JXN Water is run by an interim manager appointed and supervised by a federal judge. The interim manager runs JXN Water as an officer of the court — not as a local official accountable to voters. The judge seems to be accountable to no one. JXN Water “governance” looks more like a commissariat than a municipal utility board. So I call the interim manager the Water Czar.
By Kelley Williams - Guest Columnist on
1 month 1 week ago
This is Part Two of Allen and his mother’s trip to Uganda. Lask week we left off with them ending their day of traveling via Jeep to lions, elephants, leopards, flamingos and more. They were headed to a “huge hotel that was apparently built for the queen when she came over to visit the country that they had colonized.”
By Allen Martinson - Gardening Columnist on
1 month 1 week ago
Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for small customers in Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison?
It’s primarily because JXN Water is run by an interim manager appointed and supervised by a federal judge. The interim manager runs JXN Water as an officer of the court — not as a local official accountable to voters. The judge seems to be accountable to no one. JXN Water “governance” looks more like a commissariat than a municipal utility board. So I call the interim manager the Water Czar.
By Kelley Williams - Guest Columnist on
1 month 1 week ago
It’s been two years since the state attorney general filed a lawsuit demanding the city of Jackson return Smith-Wills Stadium to its control.
So far, nothing has happened.
The lawsuit is still tied up in court, but Rep. Trey Lamar (District 8-Lafayette and Tate counties), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he plans to meet with Jackson Mayor John Horhn in the coming weeks and discuss a resolution.
Lamar wants to see the property the stadium occupies redeveloped, but he did not speculate about what that might be.
By Nell Luter Floyd - Sun Staff Writer on
1 month 1 week ago
It’s been two years since the state attorney general filed a lawsuit demanding the city of Jackson return Smith-Wills Stadium to its control.
So far, nothing has happened.
The lawsuit is still tied up in court, but Rep. Trey Lamar (District 8-Lafayette and Tate counties), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he plans to meet with Jackson Mayor John Horhn in the coming weeks and discuss a resolution.
Lamar wants to see the property the stadium occupies redeveloped, but he did not speculate about what that might be.
By Nell Luter Floyd - Sun Staff Writer on
1 month 1 week ago
It’s been two years since the state attorney general filed a lawsuit demanding the city of Jackson return Smith-Wills Stadium to its control.
So far, nothing has happened.
The lawsuit is still tied up in court, but Rep. Trey Lamar (District 8-Lafayette and Tate counties), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he plans to meet with Jackson Mayor John Horhn in the coming weeks and discuss a resolution.
Lamar wants to see the property the stadium occupies redeveloped, but he did not speculate about what that might be.
By Nell Luter Floyd - Sun Staff Writer on
1 month 1 week ago
It is probably just the algorithm on my phone, but a very interesting version of a doner (pronounced dӧnner) meat recipe seems to be popping up all over social media. Since we are huge fans of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine, I decided to give it a try and the results were a delicious and pretty easy dinner.
By Lisa Ireland - Cooking Columnist on
1 month 1 week ago
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An engagement celebration for Alice McCraney and Eric Wegener was held December 6 at the home of Dawn and Chad Gnam. Miss McCraney is the daughter of Will and Kathryn McCraney. Wegener is the son of Connie and Eric Wegener.
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An engagement celebration for Alice McCraney and Eric Wegener was held December 6 at the home of Dawn and Chad Gnam. Miss McCraney is the daughter of Will and Kathryn McCraney. Wegener is the son of Connie and Eric Wegener.
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An engagement celebration for Alice McCraney and Eric Wegener was held December 6 at the home of Dawn and Chad Gnam. Miss McCraney is the daughter of Will and Kathryn McCraney. Wegener is the son of Connie and Eric Wegener.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) Bryan and Laurin Bailey.
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State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed the bills were being paid, that is until their utilities were disconnected.
After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across Mississippi and brought to light in recent months in the city of Jackson, lawmakers said.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed the bills were being paid, that is until their utilities were disconnected.
After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across Mississippi and brought to light in recent months in the city of Jackson, lawmakers said.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed the bills were being paid, that is until their utilities were disconnected.
After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across Mississippi and brought to light in recent months in the city of Jackson, lawmakers said.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed the bills were being paid, that is until their utilities were disconnected.
After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across Mississippi and brought to light in recent months in the city of Jackson, lawmakers said.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Magee High School FFA members visited the Capitol on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, FFA Day at the Capitol.
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Magee High School FFA members visited the Capitol on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, FFA Day at the Capitol.
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