Kenneth Wayne Jones
Nov 12, 2021: Miami Herald: Mississippi’s county OKs COVID bonus for essential workers
“I appreciated all of you all for allowing the administration to go ahead,” said County Administrator Kenneth Wayne Jones, who helped work on the plan the board approved. “The American Rescue (Plan) fund did allow us to give premium pay and once you deemed everyone essential, everyone gets what they get.”
“I appreciated all of you all for allowing the administration to go ahead,” said County Administrator Kenneth Wayne Jones, who helped work on the plan the board approved. “The American Rescue (Plan) fund did allow us to give premium pay and once you deemed everyone essential, everyone gets what they get.”
Mar 15, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Sonya Williams-Barnes
Williams-Barnes succeeds Democratic Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson in a caucus leadership role he filled the past several weeks because the former chairman, Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, lost a bid for re-election to the Senate in 2015.
Williams-Barnes succeeds Democratic Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson in a caucus leadership role he filled the past several weeks because the former chairman, Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, lost a bid for re-election to the Senate in 2015.
Oct 19, 2015: ABC News: Mississippi Lawmaker Apologizes Over 'Black Judge' Comment
The chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, Democratic Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, criticized Carpenter's reference to race in a discussion about school funding.
The chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, Democratic Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, criticized Carpenter's reference to race in a discussion about school funding.
Sept 6, 2015: Gulf Live: Analysis: Former lawmakers aim for Mississippi Senate seats
Democrat Barbara Blackmon will return to the Mississippi Capitol after defeating two-term Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones in last month's party primary.
Democrat Barbara Blackmon will return to the Mississippi Capitol after defeating two-term Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones in last month's party primary.
Aug 14, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Kenny Wayne Jones may contest primary loss to Barbara Blackmon in District 21 Senate race.
Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones has not ruled out contesting the results of the election that saw him lose the Democratic primary for Senate District 21 to former Sen. Barbara Blackmon by 34 votes.
Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones has not ruled out contesting the results of the election that saw him lose the Democratic primary for Senate District 21 to former Sen. Barbara Blackmon by 34 votes.
Aug 12, 2015: Madison County Journal: Blackmon edges Jones for seat
Barbara Blackmon appears to be the next state senator for District 21, narrowly beating incumbent Kenny Wayne Jones for the seat that encompasses Madison, Attala, Leake, Holmes and Yazoo counties.
Barbara Blackmon appears to be the next state senator for District 21, narrowly beating incumbent Kenny Wayne Jones for the seat that encompasses Madison, Attala, Leake, Holmes and Yazoo counties.
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Mar 11, 2015: WDAM: Lawmakers discuss election year's impact on legislative session
Your opinions weigh on the minds of lawmakers in an election year. Senator Kenny Wayne Jones admits re-election is the elephant in the room at the State Capitol. "Everybody's fighting for their job," said Wayne. "So you're going to put your best foot forward. And when you put your best foot forward, then you start acting like you should've been acting anyway."
Your opinions weigh on the minds of lawmakers in an election year. Senator Kenny Wayne Jones admits re-election is the elephant in the room at the State Capitol. "Everybody's fighting for their job," said Wayne. "So you're going to put your best foot forward. And when you put your best foot forward, then you start acting like you should've been acting anyway."
Feb 26, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bryant to face primary challenge from Mitch Young
Barbara Blackmon, a Democrat who served in the Senate from 1992-2004, filed Thursday to challenge two-term Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones in the party primary. Both are from Canton. Blackmon was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2003, losing to Republican incumbent Amy Tuck.
Barbara Blackmon, a Democrat who served in the Senate from 1992-2004, filed Thursday to challenge two-term Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones in the party primary. Both are from Canton. Blackmon was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2003, losing to Republican incumbent Amy Tuck.
Feb 11, 2015: Special Needs Bill: Senate Passes Special Needs ESA Bill
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Blackmon challenges Jones for state Senate
Former state Sen. Barbara Blackmon, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2003, on Thursday qualified to run for state Senate District 21 seat against incumbent Sen. Kenneth Wayne Jones, D-Canton.
Former state Sen. Barbara Blackmon, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2003, on Thursday qualified to run for state Senate District 21 seat against incumbent Sen. Kenneth Wayne Jones, D-Canton.
Feb 2, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers say the darndest things
"This needs to be rethought and sent back from whence it comes." — Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, on a bill to eliminate vehicle inspections and stickers.
"This needs to be rethought and sent back from whence it comes." — Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, on a bill to eliminate vehicle inspections and stickers.
Jan 14, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Enabling Employers to Help Disabled People
Owens believes the climate is right for the legislation's success. Earlier this year, the group held a take-your-legislator-to-work event for people with disabilities to invite their legislative representatives to their workplaces. It drew interest from state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, and Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, as well as state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, and Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton.
Owens believes the climate is right for the legislation's success. Earlier this year, the group held a take-your-legislator-to-work event for people with disabilities to invite their legislative representatives to their workplaces. It drew interest from state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, and Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, as well as state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, and Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton.
Jan 7, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Black Caucus calls on full funding for Miss. schools
The Black Caucus chairman, Democratic Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, said Wednesday that it's time for lawmakers to stop shortchanging MAEP.
The Black Caucus chairman, Democratic Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, said Wednesday that it's time for lawmakers to stop shortchanging MAEP.
Oct 18, 2014: WAPT: Legislative Black Caucus wants more contracts for businesses owned by minorities, women
The Black Caucus chairman, state Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, a Democrat from Canton, said such a small amount is "unfair, unethical and unacceptable."
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
On the Senate side, there will be four representatives: Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, Republican Will Longwitz of Madison, Republican Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke of Hollandale, and Democrat John Hohrn of Jackson.
Sept 2, 2014: Clarion Ledger: State senator to resign from utility board
State Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones says he may resign from the Canton Municipal Utilities Board on Tuesday, but it's still in limbo.
Aug 14, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Physicians: Puff out smoking in Mississippi
During a legislative debate on smoking, state Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, wondered what impact a ban on smoking would have on casinos in the state.
July 23, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: State Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones letter on Mississippi Senate Race #mssen
State Senator Kenny Wayne Jones Press Release:
May 13, 2014: News Ms: Movin' and Groovin' Fitness Fair at the Capitol
“We do this once a year and it’s in collaboration with a lot of programs that we have.” Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones, who helped put on the festival said, “It promotes healthy living for the state employees and their families. The weather’s getting warmer now so we want to make sure that all of us put forth the effort that Mississippi is not always last in fitness.”
Mar 5, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Money Ain’t a Thing
On March 3, speaking to the Stennis Capitol Press Forum about the LBCs legislative agenda, black caucus Chairman Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, said black lawmakers are developing a team of attorneys who could file lawsuits to block potentially discriminatory proposals of the state Legislature; currently, Jones said the caucus relies too heavily on the state NAACP's lawyers.
Nov 7, 2013: Mississippi Political Pulse: Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones Gives Assessment of the Political Climate
I had the opportunity this morning to hear Senator Kenny Wayne Jones, Chair of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, give some very candid remarks about the state of black politics in Mississippi. Sen. Jones was a member of a panel discussion entitled ” The State of Black Mississippi” which included Oleta Fitzgerald of the Children’s Defense Fund, Attorney Jaribu Hill of the Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights, Debra Magee, Dir. of Minority Business Development at Bank Plus and Dr. Carl Reddix of the Reddix Medical Group.
Oct 11, 2013: Jackson Jambalaya: Kenny Wayne: Obamacare.....GOP.......Klan
Senator Kenny Wayne Jones submitted this letter to JJ and several newspapers:
Aug 6, 2013: Yall Politics: Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones (D) pushes back on Conservative Coalition’s opposition to Common Core
As Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, I find it strange that this newly formed Mississippi Senate Conservative Coalition has become so passionate about the education of minorities and that they believe our children are held to different standards.
The Black Caucus chairman, state Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, a Democrat from Canton, said such a small amount is "unfair, unethical and unacceptable."
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
On the Senate side, there will be four representatives: Democrat Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton, Republican Will Longwitz of Madison, Republican Senate Appropriations Chairman Buck Clarke of Hollandale, and Democrat John Hohrn of Jackson.
Sept 2, 2014: Clarion Ledger: State senator to resign from utility board
State Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones says he may resign from the Canton Municipal Utilities Board on Tuesday, but it's still in limbo.
Aug 14, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Physicians: Puff out smoking in Mississippi
During a legislative debate on smoking, state Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, wondered what impact a ban on smoking would have on casinos in the state.
July 23, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: State Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones letter on Mississippi Senate Race #mssen
State Senator Kenny Wayne Jones Press Release:
May 13, 2014: News Ms: Movin' and Groovin' Fitness Fair at the Capitol
“We do this once a year and it’s in collaboration with a lot of programs that we have.” Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones, who helped put on the festival said, “It promotes healthy living for the state employees and their families. The weather’s getting warmer now so we want to make sure that all of us put forth the effort that Mississippi is not always last in fitness.”
Mar 5, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Money Ain’t a Thing
On March 3, speaking to the Stennis Capitol Press Forum about the LBCs legislative agenda, black caucus Chairman Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, said black lawmakers are developing a team of attorneys who could file lawsuits to block potentially discriminatory proposals of the state Legislature; currently, Jones said the caucus relies too heavily on the state NAACP's lawyers.
Nov 7, 2013: Mississippi Political Pulse: Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones Gives Assessment of the Political Climate
I had the opportunity this morning to hear Senator Kenny Wayne Jones, Chair of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, give some very candid remarks about the state of black politics in Mississippi. Sen. Jones was a member of a panel discussion entitled ” The State of Black Mississippi” which included Oleta Fitzgerald of the Children’s Defense Fund, Attorney Jaribu Hill of the Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights, Debra Magee, Dir. of Minority Business Development at Bank Plus and Dr. Carl Reddix of the Reddix Medical Group.
Oct 11, 2013: Jackson Jambalaya: Kenny Wayne: Obamacare.....GOP.......Klan
Senator Kenny Wayne Jones submitted this letter to JJ and several newspapers:
Aug 6, 2013: Yall Politics: Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones (D) pushes back on Conservative Coalition’s opposition to Common Core
As Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, I find it strange that this newly formed Mississippi Senate Conservative Coalition has become so passionate about the education of minorities and that they believe our children are held to different standards.
Jan 26, 2013: Jackson Free Press: Democrats Blast Proposed Changes to State Pensions
"Leave our money alone!" That statement by Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, sums up Democrats' reaction to proposals to freeze cost-of-living increases for retired public employees.
May 1, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Kenneth Wayne Jones
During a heated debate in early April over a bill to implement the voter-identification law voters said they wanted last fall, Sen. Kenneth Wayne Jones, a Democrat from Canton, warned that attempts to restrict minority voting rights always end up on the wrong side of history.
"Leave our money alone!" That statement by Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, sums up Democrats' reaction to proposals to freeze cost-of-living increases for retired public employees.
May 1, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Kenneth Wayne Jones
During a heated debate in early April over a bill to implement the voter-identification law voters said they wanted last fall, Sen. Kenneth Wayne Jones, a Democrat from Canton, warned that attempts to restrict minority voting rights always end up on the wrong side of history.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-21 Kenny Jones (D-Canton)
The 21st is a black majority district in the center of the state. Sen. Jones is quite safe in this 79% Obama district.
SD-21 Kenny Jones (D-Canton)
The 21st is a black majority district in the center of the state. Sen. Jones is quite safe in this 79% Obama district.
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Kenneth Wayne Jones (b. February 3, 1966) is a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 21. He was first elected to the chamber in 2007. Jones was a candidate for the Mississippi State Senate in 2003.
Kenneth Wayne Jones (b. February 3, 1966) is a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 21. He was first elected to the chamber in 2007. Jones was a candidate for the Mississippi State Senate in 2003.