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Justice Department scolds Lexington for unconstitutionally jailing people
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Lexington, Mississippi, and its police department of unconstitutional practices, including jailing individuals for unpaid fines without assessing their ability to pay, in violation of the prohibition on wealth-based detention. Following an April 2022 statement on such practices, the DOJ’s recent letter reiterates the need for courts to confirm a person’s financial status before imprisonment for nonpayment. DOJ’s ongoing investigation also scrutinizes systemic constitutional violations regarding force, stops, searches, arrests, and discriminatory policing. Lexington officials have committed to aligning fine and fee collection with legal requirements. Community members are encouraged to report relevant information to the DOJ.
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Starkville High School football coach Chris Jones suspended for one game
SUMMARY: Starkville High School football coach Chris Jones has been suspended for one game following an altercation after a close loss to Louisville. Although Jones was not physically involved, his punishment prevents him from coaching during the upcoming “Little Egg Bowl” against Oxford High School. Multiple players are also facing suspensions due to their involvement in the incident, though the specifics remain undisclosed. Starkville has yet to name an interim coach for the game, but Jones is expected to return the following week for the matchup against Greenwood High School.
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Your Mississippi forecast for Wednesday, September 25
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, September 25, the weather forecast for Mississippi indicates a mix of sun and rain due to Hurricane Helene. Northern Mississippi may see cloudy mornings followed by sunshine with possible scattered showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 70s. Central Mississippi will experience a mostly sunny day with isolated storms, temperatures near 80. Southern Mississippi will have full sunshine, with pop-up showers expected, temperatures reaching the 80s. As nighttime approaches, lows will drop into the 60s across the region, with continued rain chances. Stay updated with local news for more information.
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Gov. Tate Reeves pushes income-tax cut, says critics rely on ‘myths’
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has called on legislators to dismiss “myths” from opponents seeking to halt the state‘s income tax phase-out. Speaking at a conference, he emphasized that eliminating the tax is crucial for the state’s economic growth, akin to neighboring states like Florida and Texas. Currently, Mississippi is reducing its top income tax rate to 4% by 2025. While some lawmakers support further cuts, caution is advised to avoid fiscal pitfalls, referencing Kansas’ failed tax cuts in 2012. GOP leaders, however, argue that significant reforms could improve the state’s financial landscape and benefit taxpayers.
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