SUMMARY: The Mississippi Public Service Commission planned a show-cause hearing for Holly Springs concerning its utility services, prompted by customer complaints and alleged regulatory violations. Although the January 7 hearing was scheduled, Holly Springs requested a delay until after the 2025 legislative session due to a conflict involving its attorney. The state Supreme Court denied the delay, but Holly Springs sought a temporary restraining order. The commission criticized the city for a lack of cooperation and compliance with audits, noting HSUD’s poor performance and financial struggles. A new hearing date is yet to be set, as the situation continues to develop.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” upon retaking office, a proposal reminiscent of a 2012 bill by Mississippi state Rep. Steve Holland. Holland’s proposal, intended as a spoof, faced backlash, especially from the Latino community. Trump praised the name’s “beautiful ring,” prompting U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to pledge support for legislation to enact the change. However, renaming the gulf poses significant challenges, including gaining consent from neighboring countries Mexico and Cuba, as well as the International Hydrographic Organization, making the proposal difficult to realize.

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SUMMARY: Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South marching band recently participated in the Rose Parade and will now join celebrations for the university’s football team. The Tigers, crowned 2024 HBCU national champions after defeating South Carolina State 28-7 in the Cricket Celebration Bowl, will be honored with a parade on January 17, 2025, in downtown Jackson at 6 p.m. Following the parade, an official afterparty and fundraiser will be held at M-Bar Sports Grill. This victory marks Jackson State’s first Celebration Bowl win since its creation in 2015, and the Tigers’ first national title since 1996.

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