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Former Jackson mayor, city councilman now plead guilty in federal bribery case

Former Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and ex-City Councilman Aaron Banks pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy in a federal bribery probe, court records show. Their pleas come after former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens changed his plea last week.

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Mississippi launches campaign to boost nursing workforce

July 7, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Mississippi is rolling out a new marketing effort to attract more students and professionals to the nursing field amid staffing shortages.

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Trump rings opening bells from Oval Office as he promotes stock accounts for children

July 7, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

President Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq opening bells from the Oval Office Monday as he launched government-backed investment accounts for children and tied his presidency to recent market gains.

In Mississippi, summer can increase risk of hunger for 3 in 4 kids who rely on in-school meals

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Mississippi misses out on federal summer meal aid for children, advocates say

July 7, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Mississippi has opted out of a federal summer nutrition program for three consecutive years, leaving thousands of children vulnerable to hunger during the season, advocates say.

Defendants and victims see little change in Hinds County after DA Jody Owens’ departure

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Courtwork Continues in Hinds County After DA Jody Owens’ Guilty Plea and Resignation

July 7, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

After Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge and resigned, prosecutors and public defenders continued routine court business while the office’s leadership remained unsettled, Mississippi Today reported.

Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba and ex-City Council member Banks plead guilty in public corruption case

Mississippi News

Former Jackson mayor and councilman plead guilty in federal corruption case

July 7, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Aaron Banks admitted to conspiracy charges Monday, ending a high-profile public corruption investigation in Mississippi’s capital city.

Although temperatures may be cooler than last week right now, warmer temperatures are on the horizon

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Heat indices could reach triple digits by next weekend, forecasters say

July 7, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Temperatures that are cooler than last week are expected to warm, with highs rising above average and heat indices possibly reaching the triple digits by the end of next weekend, forecasters say.

There is still time to cast your vote in for Mississippi for the 13th Annual American Association of

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Mississippi residents can still vote in AAST’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest

July 6, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Mississippi is still eligible to win the American Association of State Troopers’ ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ award. Voting closes July 13.

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Ripley Main Street shares photos of Fourth of July fireworks

July 6, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Ripley Main Street posted photos of a Fourth of July fireworks show hosted by First Baptist Church Ripley and credited the images to Lolly Lins Photography, the group said.

Not much change to the forecast for the remainder of the week

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Humidity to raise heat index late week as temperatures climb to near normal

July 6, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Forecasters said temperatures will rise to normal by Wednesday and 3 to 5 degrees above normal by Friday. Increased humidity will push heat indices higher from Thursday onward, with breezes and scattered storms offering localized relief.

Tippah News

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Offices Closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day

Blue Mountain Christian University to host Gratitude Day on Sept. 9

Ex‑USCIS official, accomplice charged in alleged $960,000 citizenship bribery scheme

U.S. restricts government travel to Nogales, Sonora over unspecified threat

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Former Jackson mayor, councilman plead guilty in federal bribery case

Mississippi launches campaign to boost nursing workforce

Trump rings opening bells from Oval Office as he promotes stock accounts for children

Mississippi misses out on federal summer meal aid for children, advocates say

Courtwork Continues in Hinds County After DA Jody Owens’ Guilty Plea and Resignation

Former Jackson mayor and councilman plead guilty in federal corruption case

Heat indices could reach triple digits by next weekend, forecasters say

Mississippi residents can still vote in AAST’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest

Ripley Main Street shares photos of Fourth of July fireworks

Humidity to raise heat index late week as temperatures climb to near normal