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Mississippi Bar calls on Supreme Court to prohibit former Jackson mayor Lumumba from practicing law

The Mississippi Bar has petitioned the state Supreme Court to immediately suspend Chokwe Antar Lumumba from practicing law following his guilty plea in a federal bribery case. Lumumba, a former Jackson mayor, faces possible disbarment.

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Trump lets bipartisan housing bill become law without signing, cites voter ID fight

July 11, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

President Donald Trump said he would not sign the bipartisan housing bill to protest the Senate’s failure to pass a strict voter ID measure, allowing the legislation to take effect without his signature.

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Governor appoints Brad McCullouch as Hinds County district attorney

July 11, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Gov. Tate Reeves announced the appointment of Brad McCullouch as Hinds County district attorney following the resignation of Jody Owens. McCullouch has over 20 years of legal experience.

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Mississippi lawmakers clarify which educators get pay raises

July 11, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Letters between the Legislature and the Mississippi Department of Education make clear which teachers and staff qualify for raises passed in the 2026 session, including assistant teachers, special education teachers, charter teachers and school attendance officers.

Legislators expect special session on youth court reform as deal nears

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Mississippi leaders near deal on youth court reform; special session likely

July 11, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Legislative leaders and negotiators say they are close to finalizing youth court reforms and expect Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special session soon after confidentiality provisions expired.

Senatobia police finally released internal reports of the shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wile

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Senatobia police release brief report but few details on toddler’s fatal shooting

July 11, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A two-page incident report obtained by Mississippi Today provides minimal detail about the June shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, leaving key questions about who fired and why.

Jackson bus drivers threaten to walk off the job Monday as talks continue into the weekend

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Jackson bus drivers threaten to strike Monday as negotiations continue

July 11, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Jackson bus drivers and transportation workers have issued a 72-hour strike notice amid ongoing contract talks with MV Transportation. A strike could begin as early as Monday morning if an agreement isn’t reached.

It is going to be an active weather weekend across the Mid-South!

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NWS warns of possible severe storms, flash flooding across Mid-South this weekend

July 10, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The National Weather Service said strong to severe thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts and flash flooding the primary concerns.

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Mississippi auditor seeks law to send half of education dollars to teacher pay

July 10, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

State Auditor Shad White recommended the Legislature require 50% of K-12 spending go to teacher salaries, saying the move would raise pay significantly and that current teacher pay ranks low when adjusted for cost of living.

“Choosing Northeast for our daughter was a no-brainer for our family

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Family says starting at Northeast saved about $30,000 and eased transfer to Ole Miss

July 10, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

In a testimonial, a father said starting at Northeast allowed his daughter to save roughly $30,000, transfer to the University of Mississippi without losing academic progress and later gain acceptance to three physical therapy programs.

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Mississippi Bar seeks to suspend former Jackson mayor Lumumba from practicing law

Trump lets bipartisan housing bill become law without signing, cites voter ID fight

Governor appoints Brad McCullouch as Hinds County district attorney

Mississippi lawmakers clarify which educators get pay raises

Mississippi leaders near deal on youth court reform; special session likely

Senatobia police release brief report but few details on toddler’s fatal shooting

Jackson bus drivers threaten to strike Monday as negotiations continue

NWS warns of possible severe storms, flash flooding across Mid-South this weekend

Mississippi auditor seeks law to send half of education dollars to teacher pay

Family says starting at Northeast saved about $30,000 and eased transfer to Ole Miss