WJTV – Exclusive: Congressman Bennie Thompson weighs in on a possible government shutdown
Wicker, Hyde-Smith support passage of First Step Act in Senate
The ‘First Step Act’ will better prepare inmates to return to society, which will reduce crime and recidivism rates. My full statement: https://t.co/iFhxy3Rfz0
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) December 19, 2018
Congratulations, Mr. President. It has been an honor for us to work with you and others such as @SenHydeSmith and @SenatorWicker on this issue to Make America Great Again. #MAGA https://t.co/IaZK1UCG83
— Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) December 19, 2018
DAILY JOURNAL – Wilemon won’t seek fifth term in state senate
State Sen. J.P. Wilemon Jr., D-Belmont, will not seek re-election next year.
Wilemon has served in the state Senate for 15 years, and he will complete his fourth term at the end of 2019.
“We get older,” Wilemon said, explaining his reason for not seeking another term. “I just decided it was time to get out. I’ve enjoyed it. It’s been a good 15 years.”
Wilemon would like to see the classroom teachers and assistant teachers get pay raises and improvements made to libraries and state parks.
Petal Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Hal Marx on Trump, Wall, and government shutdown
If @realDonaldTrump backs down on building the #BorderWall and caves to the Democrats, his presidency is effectively over. #BuildTheWall
— Hal Marx (@MayorHalMarx) December 18, 2018
AG Hood warns of credit card skimmers
Attorney General warns the public to be on the lookout for potential credit card thieves. https://t.co/k4Di4g8lUr
— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) December 17, 2018
WTVA – Oxford police chief announces run for sheriff
Oxford Police Chief Joey East has plans to follow in his father’s footsteps and run for Lafayette County Sheriff.
East made the announcement during Tuesday night’s board of aldermen meeting, according to hottytoddy.com.
East is the son of Mississippi’s longest-serving Sheriff “Buddy” East, who died in September at the age of 76-years-old.