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Aug 17, 2022; Picayune Item: Luke informs public that he notified city’s trial attorney Councilor’s son was on jury
The city’s trial attorney was identified as Ed Hatten with Dukes Dukes Keating and Faneca P.A., by city attorney Nathan Farmer. Farmer said that Luke was at the table with Hatten during the jury selection process, and that Luke informed Hatten of Lorenzo’s presence.
The city’s trial attorney was identified as Ed Hatten with Dukes Dukes Keating and Faneca P.A., by city attorney Nathan Farmer. Farmer said that Luke was at the table with Hatten during the jury selection process, and that Luke informed Hatten of Lorenzo’s presence.
March 20, 2022: Picayune Item: School Board seat remains vacant, Council sells two industrial park lots
City attorney Nathan Farmer said that Luke works either part time for the district, or acts as a substitute, and Turnage is a full time employee of the school district. Those two recusals left only four members to vote on Councilor Frank Ford’s nomination of Jan Sweet to fill the empty position. The position has been vacant since Ford, who served on the School Board until his election to the City Council last year, had to step down to assume his new responsibilities with the city.
City attorney Nathan Farmer said that Luke works either part time for the district, or acts as a substitute, and Turnage is a full time employee of the school district. Those two recusals left only four members to vote on Councilor Frank Ford’s nomination of Jan Sweet to fill the empty position. The position has been vacant since Ford, who served on the School Board until his election to the City Council last year, had to step down to assume his new responsibilities with the city.
Mar 17, 2016: Picayune Item: Council still divided on appointments
After the discussion, Rev. Brian Dees stood up to ask about the recent removal of one member from the Housing Authority. City Attorney Nathan Farmer advised Dees to submit a Freedom of Information Act request with the housing authority board, since the council has no authority other than making the initial appointment.
After the discussion, Rev. Brian Dees stood up to ask about the recent removal of one member from the Housing Authority. City Attorney Nathan Farmer advised Dees to submit a Freedom of Information Act request with the housing authority board, since the council has no authority other than making the initial appointment.
Jim Faulk
July 16, 2021: WLOX: Coroner position officially open in Hancock County following Jim Faulk’s resignation
The position of coroner in Hancock County is now open. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to accept Jim Faulk’s resignation
The position of coroner in Hancock County is now open. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to accept Jim Faulk’s resignation
Jan 26, 2016: WLOX: Chief: Death of Waveland woman appears to be ‘a tragic accident’
According to Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk, Humphries was found with a fracture in the back of her skull, but her manner of death remains unknown.
According to Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk, Humphries was found with a fracture in the back of her skull, but her manner of death remains unknown.
Jan 21, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: UPDATE: Waveland police investigating "mysterious" death
Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk said Thursday that Karen Humphries, 49, of Waveland was found deceased.
Faulk said he is unable to classify the death at this time and an autopsy will be conducted within a few days. Faulk said he could not give any additional details because of the ongoing investigation.
Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk said Thursday that Karen Humphries, 49, of Waveland was found deceased.
Faulk said he is unable to classify the death at this time and an autopsy will be conducted within a few days. Faulk said he could not give any additional details because of the ongoing investigation.
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March 15, 2023: Action News 5: Lawmakers discuss redrawing HSUD electric service area
Representative John Faulkner from Holly Springs said he opposes this bill. “You’re talking about nearly 8,000 customers, which equates to about $1.2 million from the general fund for the City of Holly Springs,” Faulkner said. “There’s no plan on how to recoup those dollars.”
Representative John Faulkner from Holly Springs said he opposes this bill. “You’re talking about nearly 8,000 customers, which equates to about $1.2 million from the general fund for the City of Holly Springs,” Faulkner said. “There’s no plan on how to recoup those dollars.”
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January 7, 2014: Faulkner was sworn in as a Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 5. |
Feb 3, 2016: NewsMs: House Minority Leaders Named
Rep. Jeramy Anderson is treasurer, and Rep. John Faulkner is Communications Liason.
Rep. Jeramy Anderson is treasurer, and Rep. John Faulkner is Communications Liason.
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Aug 27, 2016: Cassandra Favre: Picayune Item: In Mommy’s Heart: How adoption blessed the lives of one Picayune family
Jan 15, 2016: Cassandra Favre: Picayune Item: From police dept. to museum, a look at 101 N. Main
Mar 11, 2016: Cassandra Favre: Picayune Item: City of Picayune declares state of emergency
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July 27, 2023: My Northwest: Former Mississippi governor sues news site over welfare fraud comments
Wolfe’s “The Backchannel” series shed light on the misspending of welfare funds intended for poor Mississippians that were instead diverted to the rich and powerful. Prosecutors have said the state’s human services department gave money to nonprofit organizations that spent it on projects such as a $5 million volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi — a project for which retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre agreed to raise money. Favre’s daughter played volleyball at the university.
Favre has also not been charged with a crime, but the Mississippi Department of Human Services, with a new director, filed a civil lawsuit last year against him, along with more than three dozen other people and businesses, to try to recover more than $20 million of the misspent welfare money.
Wolfe’s “The Backchannel” series shed light on the misspending of welfare funds intended for poor Mississippians that were instead diverted to the rich and powerful. Prosecutors have said the state’s human services department gave money to nonprofit organizations that spent it on projects such as a $5 million volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi — a project for which retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre agreed to raise money. Favre’s daughter played volleyball at the university.
Favre has also not been charged with a crime, but the Mississippi Department of Human Services, with a new director, filed a civil lawsuit last year against him, along with more than three dozen other people and businesses, to try to recover more than $20 million of the misspent welfare money.
July 12, 2023:
State Auditor Shad White spent Wednesday on Capitol Hill testifying about Mississippi’s massive misappropriation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. White emphasized to lawmakers the need for stronger safeguards to prevent this kind of fraud in the future. He said “My hope in testifying today is that the story of what happened in my home state will help ensure that it never happens again elsewhere,” White said.
I am hoping it comes full circle as there is a possibility that Gov Tate Reeves, former Gov Phil Bryant and Brett Favre will be held accountable if it is proven they were involved.
On a national level more than $76 billion in pandemic unemployment aid may have been paid to fraudsters, according to the latest semi-annual report from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Inspector General. In a 152-page report, the Office of the Inspector General said more than $888 billion dollars in federal and state unemployment insurance was paid during the pandemic period. Per the report, at least $191 billion of that “could have been improper payments.”hern Mississippi, as illustrated in a recent article from Michael Rosenberg of SI.com.
State Auditor Shad White spent Wednesday on Capitol Hill testifying about Mississippi’s massive misappropriation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. White emphasized to lawmakers the need for stronger safeguards to prevent this kind of fraud in the future. He said “My hope in testifying today is that the story of what happened in my home state will help ensure that it never happens again elsewhere,” White said.
I am hoping it comes full circle as there is a possibility that Gov Tate Reeves, former Gov Phil Bryant and Brett Favre will be held accountable if it is proven they were involved.
On a national level more than $76 billion in pandemic unemployment aid may have been paid to fraudsters, according to the latest semi-annual report from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Inspector General. In a 152-page report, the Office of the Inspector General said more than $888 billion dollars in federal and state unemployment insurance was paid during the pandemic period. Per the report, at least $191 billion of that “could have been improper payments.”hern Mississippi, as illustrated in a recent article from Michael Rosenberg of SI.com.
May 21, 2023:
👉Brett Favre has tried repeatedly to secure an order removing him from the civil case over welfare funds, arguing that he had nothing to do with the scheme to direct welfare funds to allegedly illegitimate causes. Favre also argues that the Mississippi Department of Human Services has sued Favre as a deflection to its own role in allowing the fraud to happen. (Sounds like a Republican). However, there’s only one way to secure an early dismissal from a civil case — by proving that there is no basis under the law to recover a penny from the defendant, even if the alleged facts are taken to be true. But Favre seems to be as obsessed with securing dismissal as he was with securing funding for a volleyball venue at the University of Southern Mississippi, as illustrated in a recent article from Michael Rosenberg of SI.com.
👉Brett Favre has tried repeatedly to secure an order removing him from the civil case over welfare funds, arguing that he had nothing to do with the scheme to direct welfare funds to allegedly illegitimate causes. Favre also argues that the Mississippi Department of Human Services has sued Favre as a deflection to its own role in allowing the fraud to happen. (Sounds like a Republican). However, there’s only one way to secure an early dismissal from a civil case — by proving that there is no basis under the law to recover a penny from the defendant, even if the alleged facts are taken to be true. But Favre seems to be as obsessed with securing dismissal as he was with securing funding for a volleyball venue at the University of Southern Mississippi, as illustrated in a recent article from Michael Rosenberg of SI.com.
March 2, 2023: Mississippi Today: Wrestler only the second person to be charged federally in Mississippi welfare scandal
These are only some of the agreements — what prosecutors have called “sham contracts” — that make up the largest public fraud case in Mississippi history. Others include the $8 million worth of welfare-funded projects inspired by NFL legend Brett Favre. In the investigative series “The Backchannel,” Mississippi Today found through private text messages that Bryant and Favre had discussed these projects, and that Favre even enticed the governor by offering shares in one of the companies that received stolen welfare funds. Favre is a civil defendant but has not been charged criminally.
These are only some of the agreements — what prosecutors have called “sham contracts” — that make up the largest public fraud case in Mississippi history. Others include the $8 million worth of welfare-funded projects inspired by NFL legend Brett Favre. In the investigative series “The Backchannel,” Mississippi Today found through private text messages that Bryant and Favre had discussed these projects, and that Favre even enticed the governor by offering shares in one of the companies that received stolen welfare funds. Favre is a civil defendant but has not been charged criminally.
Feb 9, 2023: Magnolia Tribune: NFL Hall of Famer Favre sues Mississippi State Auditor for defamation
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is one of three people named in a lawsuit filed by NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. Favre has alleged defamation related to the ongoing investigation and civil suits over misspending of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is one of three people named in a lawsuit filed by NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. Favre has alleged defamation related to the ongoing investigation and civil suits over misspending of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.
Mike Favre
April 6, 2021: WLOX: Familiar faces to lead Bay St. Louis after primary election results
Mayor Mike Favre ran unopposed in the election as did Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey Reed and Ward 6 Councilman Josh DeSalvo.
Mayor Mike Favre ran unopposed in the election as did Ward 3 Councilman Jeffrey Reed and Ward 6 Councilman Josh DeSalvo.
May 3, 2016: Sun Herald: Bay St. Louis council makes discovery that averts LGBT controversy
Councilman Mike Favre said at the start of Tuesday's meeting that the council had unanimously passed a non-discrimination resolution in 2014 that covers sexual orientation.
Councilman Mike Favre said at the start of Tuesday's meeting that the council had unanimously passed a non-discrimination resolution in 2014 that covers sexual orientation.
Oct 20, 2015: Sun Herald: Biloxi ups CTA funding, hears comments on taxi service
Councilman David Fayard said the site plan does not have proper storm-water control and is not in the best interest of the residents of Biloxi. He and council members Paul Tisdale, George Lawrence and Dixie Newman voted to deny; Glavan and Felix Gines voted against denial. Councilman Robert Deming III was absent.
Councilman David Fayard said the site plan does not have proper storm-water control and is not in the best interest of the residents of Biloxi. He and council members Paul Tisdale, George Lawrence and Dixie Newman voted to deny; Glavan and Felix Gines voted against denial. Councilman Robert Deming III was absent.
billy joe ferguson
Feb 27, 2020: MPB: A Superintendent earns $18,000 a year — by choice
About six years ago, when Billy Joe Ferguson returned to the district as superintendent for the second time, he was shocked to find the district only had $40,000 in reserve.
The school district was on the verge of bankruptcy.
“I really felt like we were going to be taken over,” Ferguson admits. “If you don’t have enough money, see if you go bankrupt, I thought the state was going to come and take us over.”
As superintendent,.Ferguson’s salary as superintendent was over $80,000. To save the district money, Ferguson decided to retire. To help pay his salary, the district would pay him 25 percent of his salary on top of him drawing from retirement.
“We were on our last straw at that time,” Ferguson recalls. “I saw a way of gaining a good bit of money in our local treasuries by me retiring which saved the school district, in my estimation, of being closed.”
Ferguson now earns $18,000 a year from the district — and it’s all by choice.
About six years ago, when Billy Joe Ferguson returned to the district as superintendent for the second time, he was shocked to find the district only had $40,000 in reserve.
The school district was on the verge of bankruptcy.
“I really felt like we were going to be taken over,” Ferguson admits. “If you don’t have enough money, see if you go bankrupt, I thought the state was going to come and take us over.”
As superintendent,.Ferguson’s salary as superintendent was over $80,000. To save the district money, Ferguson decided to retire. To help pay his salary, the district would pay him 25 percent of his salary on top of him drawing from retirement.
“We were on our last straw at that time,” Ferguson recalls. “I saw a way of gaining a good bit of money in our local treasuries by me retiring which saved the school district, in my estimation, of being closed.”
Ferguson now earns $18,000 a year from the district — and it’s all by choice.
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Oct 16, 2015: Hechinger Report: Under pressure: Some Mississippi educators told to stay quiet on school funding battle
The warnings also are taking a toll on Carroll County Superintendent Billy Joe Ferguson, who has been outspoken about the extreme financial needs of his school district. May 27, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Tests on Trial
Billy Joe Ferguson, Carroll County's outspoken longtime superintendent, said when he dug into the scores, he saw that the 13 third-graders from his district's only elementary school (Marshall Elementary, where Zanysha Amos goes to school) who fell below the cutoff score were all students his teachers had long ago identified as struggling readers who would likely have difficulty doing fourth-grade work. |
Feb 2, 2015: Hechinger Report: Q & A: Mississippi superintendent explains why he gave up his salary to help relieve ‘wretched conditions’ at his schools
Billy Joe Ferguson works full time as the superintendent of the Carroll County School District, but he’s paid just $18,000 a year, less than most first-year teachers in Mississippi.
Billy Joe Ferguson works full time as the superintendent of the Carroll County School District, but he’s paid just $18,000 a year, less than most first-year teachers in Mississippi.
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Sept 28, 2016: Gulf Live: Ocean Springs alderman says city employees complaining about absentee mayor
"The responsibility for running the city ends up falling to the City Clerk (Shelly Ferguson)," Gill said, speaking during a forum on the city manager form of government, "but she's already got her hands full with taxes, the water department, the budget and other things. She doesn't have time to do the mayor's job, too."
"The responsibility for running the city ends up falling to the City Clerk (Shelly Ferguson)," Gill said, speaking during a forum on the city manager form of government, "but she's already got her hands full with taxes, the water department, the budget and other things. She doesn't have time to do the mayor's job, too."
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Mar 5, 2015: Vicksburg Post: Flaggs still walks halls of Capitol
Elliot Flaggs grew up roaming the halls of the Capitol as the son of one of the state’s most respected African-American lawmakers. -
Elliot Flaggs grew up roaming the halls of the Capitol as the son of one of the state’s most respected African-American lawmakers. -
Jan 14, 2015: WJTV: Richland Resident Arrested for Child Desertion
The arrest was made by Investigators Larry Ware and Keith Denson of the Attorney General's Public Integrity Division. The case will be prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Elliott Flaggs, Director of the Attorney General's Child Desertion Unit.
The arrest was made by Investigators Larry Ware and Keith Denson of the Attorney General's Public Integrity Division. The case will be prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Elliott Flaggs, Director of the Attorney General's Child Desertion Unit.
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Dec 9, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Presidential primaries
Bush previously released a list of supporters in Mississippi including, among others, State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, former state Senators Merle Flowers of Southaven and Charlie Ross of Brandon, former Mississippi Republican Party Chairmen Jim Herring and Clarke Reed, and MSU "First Lady" Rhonda Keenum. Austin Barbour of Jackson is serving as a senior advisor to the Bush campaign. |
October 20, 1968: Merles Flowers was born in Camden, Tennessee.
January 6, 2004: Flowers was sworn in as a Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 19th district. |
R. Lee Flowers
Mar 23, 2016: Sun Herald: Gulfport kills Lil Boosie outdoor concert; show will go on inside
In a 4-3 vote, the council denied Bush a variance. Ella Holmes-Hines, who represents Ward 3 where Club Illusion is located, was dead-set against the outdoor show. Voting with her were council members R. Lee Flowers, Cara Pucheu and Ricky Dombrowski.
In a 4-3 vote, the council denied Bush a variance. Ella Holmes-Hines, who represents Ward 3 where Club Illusion is located, was dead-set against the outdoor show. Voting with her were council members R. Lee Flowers, Cara Pucheu and Ricky Dombrowski.
Feb 3, 2016: WLOX: City and county leaders hold joint workshop
“Some of the big problems are being addressed: water, sewer throughout the area. We're knocking those big things out of the way,” said councilman R. Lee Flowers.
“Some of the big problems are being addressed: water, sewer throughout the area. We're knocking those big things out of the way,” said councilman R. Lee Flowers.
Allen Flynt
Jan 11, 2015: WCBI: Video: Church Ministry Kicks Off Deer Hunting Season Assisting the Disabled
“We all love the outdoors, we love hunting and we wanted to incorporate our love for Christ into the passions that he has given us with the outdoors and just sharing that love with everyone,” said Allen Flynt, Co-Founder of Passionate Pursuit.
“We all love the outdoors, we love hunting and we wanted to incorporate our love for Christ into the passions that he has given us with the outdoors and just sharing that love with everyone,” said Allen Flynt, Co-Founder of Passionate Pursuit.
Dec 29, 2014: Daily Times Leader: Passionate Pursuit set to host first 2015 hunt
Passionate Pursuit volunteer and West Point firefighter Allen Flynt said the day will begin with worship service at 10 a.m. at the Refuge on Highway 45, followed by a pot luck dinner and then the hunt.
Passionate Pursuit volunteer and West Point firefighter Allen Flynt said the day will begin with worship service at 10 a.m. at the Refuge on Highway 45, followed by a pot luck dinner and then the hunt.
Frank Ford
March 20, 2022: Picayune Item: School Board seat remains vacant, Council sells two industrial park lots
An empty seat on the Picayune School District’s Board of Trustees that has been vacant for nearly a year, will remain vacant after a nomination submitted by Frank Ford Tuesday night did not gain a unanimous vote. While every member of the Council was in attendance during Tuesday’s meeting, two voting members had to recuse themselves from the matter; Picayune School District teacher and Council member Anna Turnage and part time/substitute teacher and Mayor Jim Luke.
An empty seat on the Picayune School District’s Board of Trustees that has been vacant for nearly a year, will remain vacant after a nomination submitted by Frank Ford Tuesday night did not gain a unanimous vote. While every member of the Council was in attendance during Tuesday’s meeting, two voting members had to recuse themselves from the matter; Picayune School District teacher and Council member Anna Turnage and part time/substitute teacher and Mayor Jim Luke.
May 11, 2016: Picayune Item: Picayune School Board approves bank bid
When the topic came up, board member Frank Ford asked to move the matter to executive session. Board Attorney Gerald Patch advised the members that they needed a reason to move a matter to executive session. Since there was not a valid reason, the matter stayed in open session.
When the topic came up, board member Frank Ford asked to move the matter to executive session. Board Attorney Gerald Patch advised the members that they needed a reason to move a matter to executive session. Since there was not a valid reason, the matter stayed in open session.
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Jan 15, 2016: Daily Corinthian: Kelly hangs shingle in Farmington
“What that means is they’ve finally decided that Mississippi stops at the Tennessee state line,” said Mayor Dale Fortenberry.
“What that means is they’ve finally decided that Mississippi stops at the Tennessee state line,” said Mayor Dale Fortenberry.
Jan 12, 2016: Daily Corinthian: Kelly opens local office
“We’re glad to have them,” said Farmington Mayor Dale Fortenberry, who relocated his own office within City Hall to help accommodate the district office.
“We’re glad to have them,” said Farmington Mayor Dale Fortenberry, who relocated his own office within City Hall to help accommodate the district office.
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Jan 12, 2023: Clarion Ledger: See the most interesting bills proposed for the 2023 Mississippi legislative session
Under a bill filed by Rep. Stephanie Foster, D-Jackson, all public schools in the state will be required to install walk-through metal detectors at school entrances. This would be in an attempt to increase school safety in a time of school shootings and violence. The implementation of such a requirement would be contingent on the legislature funding the project.
Under a bill filed by Rep. Stephanie Foster, D-Jackson, all public schools in the state will be required to install walk-through metal detectors at school entrances. This would be in an attempt to increase school safety in a time of school shootings and violence. The implementation of such a requirement would be contingent on the legislature funding the project.
Albert Fountain
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Oct 24, 2015: WLOX: Biloxi man assaulted, robbed while riding bicycle
Moore was taken into custody by the Biloxi Police Department and charged with strong arm robbery. Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain issue a $100,000 bond for Moore, who was later transported to Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
Moore was taken into custody by the Biloxi Police Department and charged with strong arm robbery. Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain issue a $100,000 bond for Moore, who was later transported to Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
Mar 25, 2015: WLOX: Judge offers essay option for minors caught with alcohol
"If you enter a plea of guilty, it's on your record," Harrison County Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain said. "A 1,000 word essay on The Book of Revelations and also the effects from drinking alcohol," Fountain said. "I don't force them to do that. It's their choice. That's just my recommendation. They can write it on anything they want to."
"If you enter a plea of guilty, it's on your record," Harrison County Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain said. "A 1,000 word essay on The Book of Revelations and also the effects from drinking alcohol," Fountain said. "I don't force them to do that. It's their choice. That's just my recommendation. They can write it on anything they want to."
Robert Fowlkes
Nov 4, 2015: Monroe Journal: New and existing faces to fill county seats following election results
In the District 2 justice judge race between Democrat incumbent Robert Fowlkes and Independent party candidate Stan Mann, Fowlkes beat Mann. Fowlkes had 2,763 votes, or 77.27 percent, and Mann had 808 votes, or 22.6 percent.
In the District 2 justice judge race between Democrat incumbent Robert Fowlkes and Independent party candidate Stan Mann, Fowlkes beat Mann. Fowlkes had 2,763 votes, or 77.27 percent, and Mann had 808 votes, or 22.6 percent.
Eclectus Franklin
Mar 11, 2009: Jackson Free Press: Eclecius Franklin
As I descended into the lower level of Fondren Corner last week, I could hear massage therapist/trainer Eclecius Franklin shout out to his wife: "Time, baby!"
As I descended into the lower level of Fondren Corner last week, I could hear massage therapist/trainer Eclecius Franklin shout out to his wife: "Time, baby!"
jamie Franks
July 7, 2023: WLBT: Rep. Cheikh Taylor appointed as new chairman of Mississippi Democratic Party
It was November of 2022 when we reported a Democratic candidate’s concerns with the leadership at the Mississippi Democratic Party. Chairman Tyree Irving refused to speak with us about his plans for the party moving forward. But now, it’s out with the old and in with the new — chairman, that is.
”What happened is an emergency meeting was called under the Constitution of the Mississippi Democratic Party,” explained Mississippi Democratic Party executive committee member and former chairman Jamie Franks. “We had a majority of the membership on that committee call. And as a result of the meeting, a majority of the 80 members voted to remove Tyree Irving as chair and appoint Representative Taylor as the new chair.”
It was November of 2022 when we reported a Democratic candidate’s concerns with the leadership at the Mississippi Democratic Party. Chairman Tyree Irving refused to speak with us about his plans for the party moving forward. But now, it’s out with the old and in with the new — chairman, that is.
”What happened is an emergency meeting was called under the Constitution of the Mississippi Democratic Party,” explained Mississippi Democratic Party executive committee member and former chairman Jamie Franks. “We had a majority of the membership on that committee call. And as a result of the meeting, a majority of the 80 members voted to remove Tyree Irving as chair and appoint Representative Taylor as the new chair.”
bobby freeman
Jan 20, 2023: WLBT: Mississippi has a new cyber unit and director
“As we navigate an increasingly connected and digital world, the importance of strong cybersecurity cannot be overstated. I am excited to announce the appointment of Bobby Freeman as the first Director of the Mississippi Cyber Unit within the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security,” said Executive Director of Homeland Security, Baxter Kruger.
“As we navigate an increasingly connected and digital world, the importance of strong cybersecurity cannot be overstated. I am excited to announce the appointment of Bobby Freeman as the first Director of the Mississippi Cyber Unit within the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security,” said Executive Director of Homeland Security, Baxter Kruger.
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Mar 2, 2015: Hattiesburg American: District heads say school funding bill falls short
When Forrest County School District Superintendent Brian Freeman heard state representatives had unanimously approved a bill to give $106.7 million more in Mississippi Adequate Education Program funding to K-12 schools, he had mixed feelings. |
Feb 12, 2015: WDAM: House bill could change school attendance measurement for MAEP
Forrest County School District Superintendent Brian Freeman said, based on the ADA model, his district lost approximately $100,000 last school year. Freeman is a supporter of switching from ADA to Average Daily Membership (ADM) because it would give his district more secure budgeting. |
Edward French
Apr 3, 2015: MBJ: Edward French takes the helm at MSU’s Stennis Institute of Government
The new executive director of the Stennis Institute of Government & Community Development brings to the post a vast store of knowledge about public administration and how to effectively run local governments.
The new executive director of the Stennis Institute of Government & Community Development brings to the post a vast store of knowledge about public administration and how to effectively run local governments.
kelly fuller
May 21, 2023:
👉 A transgender senior in Mississippi opted to skip high school graduation Saturday when the district refused to allow any deviations from the gender-based dress code. The student, referred to in court documents as LB, was required to dress in "socks, dress shoes, pants, a button down shirt and tie" which is Harris County School District's dress code for male graduates. In an attempt to earn more leeway in choosing a graduation outfit, LB sued Harris Central High School Principal Kelly Fuller, the Harrison County School Board, Harrison County School District, and Superintendent Mitchell King. U.S. District Judge Taylor McNeel upheld the dress code in a ruling Friday. McNeel is a Trump-appointed judge who oversaw the first hearing on Thursday and expedited the entire process in order to rule in time for the ceremony on the weekend. More at Washington Examiner
👉 A transgender senior in Mississippi opted to skip high school graduation Saturday when the district refused to allow any deviations from the gender-based dress code. The student, referred to in court documents as LB, was required to dress in "socks, dress shoes, pants, a button down shirt and tie" which is Harris County School District's dress code for male graduates. In an attempt to earn more leeway in choosing a graduation outfit, LB sued Harris Central High School Principal Kelly Fuller, the Harrison County School Board, Harrison County School District, and Superintendent Mitchell King. U.S. District Judge Taylor McNeel upheld the dress code in a ruling Friday. McNeel is a Trump-appointed judge who oversaw the first hearing on Thursday and expedited the entire process in order to rule in time for the ceremony on the weekend. More at Washington Examiner
Eddie Fulton
Feb 5, 2015: WTOK: MDA Honors Quitman Mayor
Mayor Eddie Fulton of Quitman received the award from the Mississippi Development Authority for his work in landing a C Spire 1 gig wireless network.
Mayor Eddie Fulton of Quitman received the award from the Mississippi Development Authority for his work in landing a C Spire 1 gig wireless network.
June 12, 2013: Youtube: Quitman, MS Mayor Eddie Fulton Interview 6-10-13
Paul Funderburk
Aug 14, 2023: Magnolia State Live: Mississippi city councilwoman reaches plea deal over comments reportedly offering cash prizes in ‘get out vote’ raffle
Tupelo Councilwoman Nettie Davis on Monday reached an agreement with local prosecutors and a state judge to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of violating an election law, but she will avoid the penalty of being removed from office. Senior Circuit Judge Paul Funderburk signed off on a “non-adjudication” agreement that accepts Davis’ guilty plea, requires her to pay $5,000 with $4,500 suspended, pay $227.75 in court fees and avoid a public trial.
Tupelo Councilwoman Nettie Davis on Monday reached an agreement with local prosecutors and a state judge to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of violating an election law, but she will avoid the penalty of being removed from office. Senior Circuit Judge Paul Funderburk signed off on a “non-adjudication” agreement that accepts Davis’ guilty plea, requires her to pay $5,000 with $4,500 suspended, pay $227.75 in court fees and avoid a public trial.