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Some Mississippi taxpayers get more time to file in wake of Jackson’s water crisis

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2 years ago

September 14, 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District engineers at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, Mississippi, after flooding led to a water crisis in the state’s capital city. The pumping system is getting back online. In the meantime, a couple of Uncle Sam’s agencies are offering residents relief. (USACE photo by Sabrina Dalton via Wikipedia Commons)

Thursday, Sept. 15, is the deadline for most taxpayers who must make third quarter estimated tax payments. Some Mississippi filer, however, get until next February.

But the reason for the extension is not one they, or anyone, would want.

Heavy rains on in late August led to flooding of the Pearl River, which overwhelmed a municipal water pump in Jackson, the Magnolia State capital. Once the pump failed, residents were left without running water.

Taps are working again, but when it resumed, the water wasn’t potable. Or ready for any other normal use as the social media post below shows.

My water just now in Jackson, MS pic.twitter.com/LFfat03dCv

— Molly Minta (@mintamolly) September 9, 2022

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SUMMARY: A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto flipped over while landing at Pearson Airport on February 17, 2025. All 80 passengers and crew survived, with 18 hospitalized for minor injuries. Blowing snow and high winds were reported at the time of landing. Passengers described a forceful landing, with one recalling the plane suddenly rolling sideways. Initial investigations indicated normal communications before the incident, and experts noted that the aircraft is designed to handle adverse weather. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating, particularly the missing right wing. No fatalities were reported.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 14-16

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6 days ago

February 14, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-02-14 08:42:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (February 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events for relaxation and fun. Highlights include the HBCU Love Valentine’s Day Celebration and S.T.E.M. crafts in Jackson, a Valentine’s dinner concert in Ellisville, and multiple activities at the Dixie National Rodeo. Vicksburg features mythical vow renewals officiated by an Elvis impersonator, a Civil War Gun & Relic Show, and the Laces for Love 5k. In the Pine Belt, enjoy a candle-making session and a Galentine’s Day brunch at the Hattiesburg Zoo. There are also art exhibitions and workshops across various cities, ensuring a memorable weekend.

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Another sentencing hearing in Jackson bribery case pushed back

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1 week ago

February 10, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-02-10 13:57:00

SUMMARY: A sentencing hearing for Sherik Marve Smith, linked to the Jackson bribery scandal, has been postponed due to unresolved issues. Initially scheduled for February 19, 2025, Smith, who pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, is implicated alongside Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and City Councilman Aaron Banks, all charged with conspiracy and fraud related to bribery schemes involving real estate developers. These officials allegedly accepted significant cash bribes in exchange for favorable actions on a downtown project. Several, including former Councilwoman Angelique Lee, have since pled guilty.

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