Tippah County, MS News
A U.S. district judge on Thursday granted a temporary injunction preventing a new state law from transferring control of Jackson’s water and sewer systems to a regional authority, saying the status quo must remain while the court reviews the matter.
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President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest shutdown in agency history. The move follows weeks of political stalemate over immigration enforcement funds.
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Secret Service Director Sean Curran said he would not change the security plan for the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, drawing criticism after a shooting at the Washington Hilton that left questions about the agency’s preparations and leadership.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and a forthcoming special legislative session in Mississippi have civil rights lawyers and organizers warning that state and local maps could be redrawn to dilute Black voting power.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital filed for bankruptcy and laid off staff as it negotiates a potential takeover with the University of Mississippi Medical Center, officials and local residents told Mississippi Today.
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Gov. Tate Reeves has not appointed new members to the Jackson Water Authority board, citing a federal judge’s injunction and ongoing legal review. The move comes as tensions over water system governance escalate in Jackson.
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A social media post using the hashtag #MDOTcares urged motorists to remember “Stop. Look. Lock.” and warned that parked cars can become dangerous quickly as warmer weather approaches.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held statewide litter-removal events in April tied to Earth Day and the national Great American Cleanup.
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Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons told WJTV’s ‘Mississippi Insight’ that recurring revenue is essential for the Mississippi Department of Transportation to plan future projects, the station reported.
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Organizers urged attendees to enjoy the Blue Suede Cruise safely and said officers will be on hand throughout the weekend. They provided a nonemergency contact and reminded people to call 911 in an emergency.
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