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Attorney: Democratic candidates should not have been disqualified from governor’s race

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Following the disqualification of two Democratic gubernatorial candidates over statements of economic interest, an attorney representing Bob Hickingbottom is arguing that the former candidate was unlawfully removed from the race.

In a letter sent to Tyree Irving, the chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, Jackson attorney John R. Reeves wrote that if his client is not reinstated as a candidate, he will file a petition for judicial review in the Circuit Court of Hinds County.

On Feb. 17, the Democratic Party removed Hickingbottom and fellow candidate Gregory Wash from the upcoming primary elections, saying the two did not file their SOEIs to the Mississippi Ethics Commission in the appropriate amount of time under state law. According to Reeves, the candidates technically had until March 17 to file.

“Stated simply, the SOEI could still be filed as of today and not be delinquent,” Reeves wrote on March 15. “In the case of Mr. Hickingbottom, he filed a SOEI with the…

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By: J.T. Mitchell
Title: Attorney: Democratic candidates should not have been disqualified from governor’s race
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/attorney-democratic-candidates-should-not-have-been-disqualified-from-governors-race/
Published Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:39:00 +0000

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 25-27

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-25 09:48:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 25-27) features a variety of events across Central and Pine Belt regions. Highlights include MiraGotSoul at Vibe Studio in Jackson, a community Dinner and Movie in Clinton, and the Natchez Kite Festival. Enjoy live performances with Sweet Lizzy Project in Natchez and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band in Clinton. Family-friendly activities include the Native Plant Fest and Community Farmers Market in Jackson. In Hattiesburg, catch the Henry Cho tour and the Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival. Overall, it’s a weekend full of entertainment, culture, and fun activities for all ages.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 18-20

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-18 07:36:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 11-13

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-11 07:37:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 11-13), enjoy a variety of events across the state. Highlights include the Eudora Welty Birthday Bash in Jackson, Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Boots & Bling Fundraiser in Natchez. For family fun, check out the Bunny Bonanza in Jackson or the Easter Egg Hunt in Clinton. The Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show and Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival offer cultural experiences, while the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Ridgeland and the Hub City Classic Car Show in Hattiesburg provide exciting activities for all ages.

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