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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 14, 2018

MJI files an open meetings case against Natchez, accusing leaders of hidden discussions on garbage collection laws

Natchez city government is under fire for debating, outside of the view of the public, who should receive Natchez’s garbage collection contract. Now the Mississippi Justice Institute has filed a complaint to challenge Natchez’s illegal actions at the Mississippi Ethics Commission. The controversy started in April 2018 when Natchez city leaders refused to make public…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 14, 2018

YP Daily Roundup 5/14/18

WAPT – Mississippi Emergency Management Agency executive director resignsThe executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has resigned. Multiple media outlets report Gov. Phil Bryant’s director of communications, Clay Chandler, says Bryant accepted Lee Smithson’s resignation Friday after being made aware of a situation he was involved in. At this time the nature of…