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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 13, 2020

SALTER: Gubernatorial powers changed little since adoption of the state’s 1890 constitution

By: Sid Salter So a Mississippi governor and the state’s Legislature disagree over constitutional powers and responsibilities when it comes to how the state utilizes and expends the $1.25 billion in funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. For those familiar with the state’s history, is that development particularly shocking…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 12, 2020

Jackson Mayor implements city wide curfew amidst businesses reopening

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba implemented a city wide curfew during his Tuesday press conference. This decision comes in tandem with businesses reopening on May 15 after the shelter at home order he extended for the city expires. Businesses will be reopening under new regulations, that have not been posted. Lumumba said those will be available…