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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 3, 2022

MDEQ Awards over $7 million for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Projects

Recipients have until September 30, 2025 to complete projects and request reimbursement up to the amount awarded. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is announcing the recipients of the first round of funding provided through the State of Mississippi’s Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program. MDEQ is awarding $7,331,408 to 22 government and non-government entities, including 12…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
November 3, 2022

Lumumba files response to City’s brief in appeal

Lumumba claims that the city council’s entire argument is based on a misapprehension. The saga continues between Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and the City Council of Jackson over whether or not the Mayor has authority to veto a “no” vote of the council. The particular incident pertains to a contract with Richard’s Disposal that the mayor…