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‘Certainly my intent to run again’: Lumumba plans to seek third term as Jackson mayor
SUMMARY: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced his intention to run for re-election in 2025. Elected in 2017, his tenure has seen high-profile challenges, including the Jackson water crisis and disputes with the city council over trash pickup. Crime spiked significantly during his time, with homicides tripling and the state intervening to address the issue. Additionally, Jackson Public Schools faced consolidation and closures due to a major drop in student enrollment. Despite these challenges, no other candidates have emerged to contest Lumumba's position in the upcoming election.
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Mississippi casinos see slight revenue increase in first quarter of 2024
SUMMARY: In 2024, Mississippi casinos saw a revenue increase to $622.1 million, up from the previous quarter but down 2% year-over-year. The American Gaming Association reported a national record of $17.67 billion in gaming revenue. Slot machines and table games had modest growth, hindered by January weather. An all-time monthly revenue record was set in March. The report suggests that mobile sports betting could have boosted Mississippi's earnings, as it did nationally with a 22% annual increase to $3.33 billion. Mississippi had rejected mobile sports betting legislation, but lawmakers are considering revisiting the topic in 2025.
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Nearly 20 years later, genetic genealogy helps ID Hurricane Katrina victim
SUMMARY: A week after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the body of an unidentified Black female aged 50-59 was found in St. Martin, Mississippi. Known as “Jane (Love),” she remained unidentified despite efforts by authorities. In 2024, using techniques from Othram, a genetic genealogy company, the woman was finally identified as Tonette Waltman Jackson, a victim of the hurricane's floodwaters. Her husband, Hardy Jackson, survived by holding onto a tree after being unable to save Tonette, who asked him to care for their family before being swept away. This identification is one of many facilitated by Othram's technology, with funding from philanthropist Carla Davis.
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Your Mississippi forecast for Thursday, May 16
SUMMARY: Today's weather forecast for Mississippi includes sunny conditions with highs in the upper 80s in the North and Central regions, and near 90 in the South. Northern Mississippi may see isolated showers and thunderstorms tonight with lows in the 60s. Patchy fog is possible in the morning in Central and Southern Mississippi, followed by a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall could occur overnight. The National Weather Service warns of severe weather potential tonight, including flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes throughout Mississippi. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the latest news.
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