NBC Special Puts City in National Spotlight; Leaders React

Commissioner of Public Safety Sean Tindell has directed his agency not to enforce the dyed diesel prohibition on highways. "Thanks to this executive order and Commissioner Tindell’s swift action, much-needed relief will be delivered to our nation’s farmers, truckers, ranchers and loggers," Governor Tate Reeves said.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters was billed as headlining a press conference in California to call for a federal investigation into the death of Mississippi Coast teen Nolan Wells. She didn't show. Who did attend was a representative from Stop AAPI Hate, a group whose political arm is pushing to flip red districts blue in November.