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Senate kills bill that would have taken PERS board from elected to appointed
SUMMARY: The controversial House Bill 1590, aimed at restructuring the public employees’ retirement system (PERS) board and halting a 2% increase in employer contributions, was not advanced by the Senate. The bill proposed changing the mostly elected board to a mostly appointed one and has been met with disappointment by House Speaker Jason White and critique by Sen. Chris Johnson, advocating for more transparency instead. With the bill’s failure, there’s uncertainty about the future of the planned increase in contributions as pressure mounts to ensure the long-term sustainability of PERS without burdening taxpayers or reducing government services.
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Major Bobby Ginn, Jr. assumes command as adjutant general of Mississippi National Guard
SUMMARY: Major General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. has been inaugurated as the 53rd adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard, succeeding Major General Janson D. Boyles, who recently retired after eight years. Acknowledging the role of soldiers in communities, Ginn emphasized his commitment to their welfare and readiness to respond to various contingencies involving over 12,500 citizen soldiers and airmen. With 34 years of military service, Ginn has held various key positions, including significant roles during Hurricane Katrina and overseas deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a Tylertown native, holding degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and the U.S. Army War College.
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North Carolina fugitive wanted for child sex crimes captured in Richland
SUMMARY: Mark Jacques Greene, a man with eight felony warrants for child sex crimes in North Carolina, was arrested in Richland after U.S. Marshals and local police tracked him to a hotel. Greene was identified loading his vehicle but fled when officers attempted to detain him. He later surrendered without incident after being surrounded by law enforcement, including K-9 units. Greene faces charges including two counts of child rape and four counts of statutory sex offenses. Following his arrest, authorities uncovered a credit card fraud operation he was allegedly involved in. He will be extradited back to North Carolina for trial.
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Absentee ballot applications now available in Mississippi for November general election
SUMMARY: Absentee ballot applications for Mississippi’s November 5 general election are now available at county clerk offices statewide. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced that absentee ballots can be requested starting September 23. Voters interested in absentee voting can visit the Y’all Vote website for FAQs and guidance. To check eligibility, residents may contact their local county circuit clerk, who will provide ballots upon request. Voter registration must be completed by October 7, with mail-in registrations postmarked by that date. Mississippians casting absentee ballots can also track their ballots online.
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