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.
‘Symphony in Miniature’: Cassandra Wilson Leads St. Paddy’s Parade as Grand Marshal

Jackson restaurateur and promoter Malcolm White, organizer of the city’s annual Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival, has named Mississippi jazz icon Cassandra Wilson as this year’s grand marshal.
Mississippi Bans Handling Other Voters’ Mail Absentee Ballots

Mississippians who collect or transmit a mailed absentee ballot on behalf of someone else could be charged with a misdemeanor offense and face up to one year in a county jail or a fine of up to $3,000 after Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2358 into law on Wednesday.