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Council transfers control of Jackson sewer to third-party water manager
SUMMARY: The Jackson City Council has voted to transfer control of the city’s sewer system to a third-party manager, Ted Henifin. Henifin has been managing the city’s water infrastructure for the past six months since the collapse of a water treatment plant. The council voted 6-1 in favor of handing authority over the sewer system to Henifin. However, concerns were raised about raising rates for residents to improve the sewer system. Currently, there are over 200 active sanitary sewer overflows in the city, causing untreated wastewater to flow into the environment. The council will need approval from a U.S. District Court Judge before Henifin can start work.
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Ole Miss, Mississippi State partner up on accelerated law degree program
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) has partnered with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Law to create a 3+3 Accelerated Law Degree program, allowing MSU students to enter Ole Miss’s Juris Doctor program before completing their undergraduate degree. This agreement, signed recently, aims to enhance opportunities for prospective attorneys in Mississippi. Eligible students must fulfill academic and application requirements and complete three-fourths of their undergraduate coursework. Ole Miss will also waive application fees for MSU applicants. The program is set to begin in 2025, complementing MSU’s existing partnership with the Mississippi College School of Law.
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Attorneys want SCOTUS to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual
SUMMARY: Attorneys are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era law that disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent offenses like forgery and timber theft. Most affected individuals lose their voting rights for life, with limited options for restoration. The appeal argues that this severe disenfranchisement scheme is unconstitutional and disproportionately impacts Black residents. Since 1994, nearly 50,000 people have lost voting rights in Mississippi, with a significant portion completing their sentences. The current case challenges a July ruling from the conservative 5th Circuit, emphasizing the need for judicial intervention in altering these laws.
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Attorneys looking to delay trial for Jackson officials accused of blatant corruption
SUMMARY: Lawyers for Jackson, Mississippi officials involved in a federal bribery investigation are requesting a delay in their upcoming trial, citing insufficient time to review extensive evidence. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Councilman Aaron Banks, and District Attorney Jody Owens face federal charges, including bribery and conspiracy, related to a real estate development scheme. They are accused of accepting bribes from FBI informants posing as developers. The defense argues that the discovery process, involving hours of recordings and thousands of documents, will require months to review. The trial is scheduled for January 6, 2025, but no decision has been made on the delay request.
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