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Sen. Derrick Simmons urges Reeves to reconsider ending rental assistance program
Podcast: Dem leader urges Gov. Reeves to reconsider ending rental assistance program
Sen. Derrick Simmons of Greenville, the Senate Democratic leader, discusses with Mississippi Today's Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender ways he says the state can help improve the lives of working poor Mississippians.
READ MORE: Gov. Tate Reeves halts federal rental assistance, says it incentivizes not working
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Mississippi News
Hatley defeats Hamilton in game one of 2A quarterfinals
SUMMARY: Hatley baseball defeated Hamilton 9-2 on the road, with the Tigers scoring six runs in the fourth inning. John Dallas and Gatlin Brownlee had timely hits to secure the victory. Hatley held Hamilton scoreless after the second inning. The two teams will meet again on Saturday, with Hamilton needing a win to stay alive in the season and Hatley aiming to secure a spot in the state semifinals. The game showcased strong hitting and pitching from the Tigers, who are now one win away from advancing to the next round of the playoffs.
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Mississippi News
Two wanted for robbing Jackson business on Ellis Avenue
SUMMARY: Jackson police are searching for two men who robbed a business at gunpoint on Ellis Avenue. The suspects entered the business, demanded money at gunpoint, took items, and fled the scene. Detective Tommie Brown is leading the investigation. Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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Mississippi News
New Horizon Church plans to relocate to Wingfield High
SUMMARY: New Horizon Church International in Jackson, MS is relocating after being on Ellis Avenue since 2009. Bishop Ronnie Crudup made the decision to sell the shopping center and purchase Wingfield High School when Jackson Public Schools consolidates. The church plans to sell to a commercial retailer to boost the community economically. They have provided services and programs for the area and hope to improve the new space to benefit the community. The decision to relocate came from a divine feeling that their time at the current location is up. They aim to elevate the neighborhood and property values with the new venture.
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