Y'all Archive

Y’all Archive

As part of its launch, Magnolia Tribune acquired the assets of Jackson New Media, which included Y'all Politics. The articles which predate January 2, 2023, were produced by Y'all Politics and are presented herein as a historical archive. Magnolia Tribune is not responsible for the content.

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May 19, 2016

Lumumba, Graham announces candidacies for Jackson mayor

Lumumba, Graham running for Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the son of late Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, and Hinds County Supervisor Robert Graham are running to be mayor of the capital city in 2017. Lumumba was the first to officially announce his candidacy and has strength in organization already with an active Facebook page gaining…

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May 19, 2016

ACLU says GOP legislators’ threat to State Supt. Wright is step in wrong direction

Executive Director Jennifer Riley-Collins issued the following statement: “The Mississippi GOP Representatives’ response and threat to the State Superintendent is, yet, another step in the wrong direction. Transgender youth are entitled to the same educational opportunities, anti-harassment protections, and expressive freedoms as other students. The Obama administration’s guidance is simply providing schools with clarity as…

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May 19, 2016

Senate ProTem Burton not discussin DUI charge

http://www.wtok.com/home/headlines/Burton-Not-Commenting-on-DUI-380018071.htmlBurton Not Commenting on DUI State Sen. Terry Burton says he’s not talking about his weekend DUI charge on the advice of his attorney. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the Newton Republican was charged after running his vehicle off Interstate 20 and hitting a sign Saturday night in Scott County. WTOK 5/18/16

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May 19, 2016

Human Rights Campaign says Bryant, GOP lawmakers bullied MDE into rejecting bathroom directive

Release from Human Rights Campaign: Mississippi Refuses to Comply With Obama Administration’s Guidance on Protecting Trans Students Today, HRC Mississippi, blasted Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and state Republican lawmakers for bullying the state Department of Education into rejecting new federal guidance meant to ensure that transgender students are treated with dignity and respect in their…

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May 19, 2016

Cochran cosponsors Wood Construction Innovation bill

COCHRAN COSPONSORS WOOD CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION BILL Legislation Could Result in Use of Miss. Forest Products to Construct Taller Wood Buildings WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today announced his support for legislation to increase research and development into wood products that could lead to the construction of taller wood buildings. Cochran is cosponsoring…

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May 18, 2016

KINGFISH looks at Cleveland school desegregation issue

Are Cleveland schools already integrated? The press release and newspaper article oddly enough do not state the racial composition of the actual schools. The information is readily available on the Department of Education website (Until Dr. Wright scrubs it as other information has either disappeared or is no longer updated.). The demographic information* for each school is: Cleveland High School White: 298 students (47.76%) Black: 281 students (45.03%) Hispanic: 32 students East Side High School Black: 368 students (>95%) Other: 0 Now for the middle and junior high schools. Margaret Green Junior High School Black: 264 students (50.48%) White: 225 students (43.02%) Hispanic: 28 students D.M. Smith Middle School Black: 245 students (99.59%) Kingfish 5/18/16

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May 18, 2016