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A view of a white garbage truck labeled Richard's Disposal, Inc, on the side in green
MFP Voices

Faith Leaders Letter On Jackson Garbage Contract

Working Together Jackson, a nonpartisan organization, urges the Jackson City Council to approve a garbage contract with Richard’s Disposal, Inc., before the emergency agreement ends this Friday, March 31, 2023. “The only vendor that is ready and willing to deliver service to Jackson residents is Richard’s Disposal,” the organization writes.

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Fentanyl Test Strips Do Not Enable Addiction. They Enable Recovery.

Dr. Katherine Pannel explains the growing fentanyl crisis in Mississippi and possible solutions to reduce drug overdose deaths via education and harm reduction. “Fentanyl test strips are an inexpensive, easy-to-use method to prevent deaths. Not only do these strips save lives, but they also put drug dealers out of business,” she writes.

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Interfaith Leaders Holding Prayer Vigil in Capitol Rotunda on House Bill 1020

“Because Mississippi’s future prosperity depends on the success of Jackson, we encourage state leaders to put aside racial, class and partisan bias, seek solutions emerging from all Jacksonians—especially the most vulnerable citizens—while putting your respective faith traditions and moral principles into action,” interfaith leaders write.  

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Trump’s Unprecedented Call For Protests Aims to Degrade America’s Institutions

In a social media post on March 18, 2023, former President Donald Trump announced that he would be arrested on March 21 on charges stemming from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation. Scholar Shelley Inglis, who spent more than 15 years with the United Nations and advised governments and democracy advocates on how to strengthen the rule of law, human rights and democratic governance, answers a few questions about Trump’s post.

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MFP Turns 3! Help Build A FREE PRESS for ALL Mississippians

“If you can give, we’re grateful beyond measure, but we’re also grateful that you subscribe, follow us on social media and tell your friends about us,” Kimberly Griffin writes. “Everything counts when everything is on the line, and I think we can both agree that Mississippi has a lot at stake.” 

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