Dec 8, 2022: Jackson Advocate: Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus open to serve Black and other residents since 1976
The MS State House currently has the following members: JERAMY ANDERSON, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but who has served as the representative from Moss Point; OTIS ANTHONY, representing Bolivar, Humphreys, Sunflower, and Washington counties; WILLIE BAILEY, representing Washington County; EARLE BANKS, representing Hinds County; CHRISTOPHER BELL, representing Hinds County; EDWARD BLACKMON, representing Madison County; BO BROWN, representing Hinds County; CEDRIC BURNETT, representing Coahoma, Quitman, Tate, and Tunica counties; BRYANT CLARK, representing Attala, Holmes, and Yazoo counties; ALYCE CLARKE, representing Hinds County; ANGELA COCKERHAM, representing Adams, Amite, Pike, and Wilkerson counties; RONNIE CRUDUP, representing Hinds County; OSCAR DENTON, representing Warren County; JOHN FAULKNER, representing Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, and Tate counties; JOHN HINES, representing Bolivar, Issaquena, and Washington counties; GREGORY HOLLOWAY, representing Claiborne, Copiah, and Hinds counties; LATAISHA JACKSON, representing Panola and Tate counties; ROBERT JOHNSON, representing Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson counties; KABIR KARRIEM, representing Lowndes County; HESTER JACKSON MCCRAY, representing Desoto County; CARL MICKENS, representing Lowndes, Noxubee, and Winston counties; SOLOMON OSBORNE, representing Leflore County; ORLANDO PADEN, representing Bolivar and Coahoma counties; DARYL PORTER, representing Pike and Walthall counties; TRACEY ROSEBUD, representing Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; ROBERT SANDERS, representing Bolivar and Sunflower counties; OMERIA SCOTT, representing Clarke, Jasper, and Jones counties; DE’KEITHER STAMPS, representing Hinds County; RUFUS STRAUGHTER, representing Humphreys, Sharkey, and Yazoo counties; ZAKIYA SUMMERS, representing Hinds and Rankin counties; CHEIKH TAYLOR, representing Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties; RICKEY THOMPSON, representing Lee and Monroe counties; KENNETH WALKER, representing Attala, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; PERCY WATSON, representing Forrest County; SONYA WILLIAMS BARNES, representing Harrison County; and CHARLES YOUNG, representing Lauderdale County.
The MS State House currently has the following members: JERAMY ANDERSON, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but who has served as the representative from Moss Point; OTIS ANTHONY, representing Bolivar, Humphreys, Sunflower, and Washington counties; WILLIE BAILEY, representing Washington County; EARLE BANKS, representing Hinds County; CHRISTOPHER BELL, representing Hinds County; EDWARD BLACKMON, representing Madison County; BO BROWN, representing Hinds County; CEDRIC BURNETT, representing Coahoma, Quitman, Tate, and Tunica counties; BRYANT CLARK, representing Attala, Holmes, and Yazoo counties; ALYCE CLARKE, representing Hinds County; ANGELA COCKERHAM, representing Adams, Amite, Pike, and Wilkerson counties; RONNIE CRUDUP, representing Hinds County; OSCAR DENTON, representing Warren County; JOHN FAULKNER, representing Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, and Tate counties; JOHN HINES, representing Bolivar, Issaquena, and Washington counties; GREGORY HOLLOWAY, representing Claiborne, Copiah, and Hinds counties; LATAISHA JACKSON, representing Panola and Tate counties; ROBERT JOHNSON, representing Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson counties; KABIR KARRIEM, representing Lowndes County; HESTER JACKSON MCCRAY, representing Desoto County; CARL MICKENS, representing Lowndes, Noxubee, and Winston counties; SOLOMON OSBORNE, representing Leflore County; ORLANDO PADEN, representing Bolivar and Coahoma counties; DARYL PORTER, representing Pike and Walthall counties; TRACEY ROSEBUD, representing Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; ROBERT SANDERS, representing Bolivar and Sunflower counties; OMERIA SCOTT, representing Clarke, Jasper, and Jones counties; DE’KEITHER STAMPS, representing Hinds County; RUFUS STRAUGHTER, representing Humphreys, Sharkey, and Yazoo counties; ZAKIYA SUMMERS, representing Hinds and Rankin counties; CHEIKH TAYLOR, representing Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties; RICKEY THOMPSON, representing Lee and Monroe counties; KENNETH WALKER, representing Attala, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; PERCY WATSON, representing Forrest County; SONYA WILLIAMS BARNES, representing Harrison County; and CHARLES YOUNG, representing Lauderdale County.
Feb 24, 2016: Sun Herald: House passes bill to change court districts after hot debate
"This state has fought to deprive African-Americans of education, political and economic power," said Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, who introduced the third amendment. "We've had to fight for every right we enjoy right now. When a chairman tells you that his purpose is to equalize a population, that sounds good, but in reality, it doesn't work that way."
"This state has fought to deprive African-Americans of education, political and economic power," said Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, who introduced the third amendment. "We've had to fight for every right we enjoy right now. When a chairman tells you that his purpose is to equalize a population, that sounds good, but in reality, it doesn't work that way."
Sept 30, 2015: Delta Health Alliance: Leland Medical Clinic announces exciting new improvements
“Once the renovation is complete, Leland Medical Clinic will be able to provide more services and opportunities for our patients,” remarked Karen Matthews, Delta Health Alliance CEO. In addition to Dr. Matthews’ efforts, MS State Representative Willie Bailey, Delta Health Alliance Board member, has been instrumental in the process. According to Bailey, “We are appreciative of USDA Rural Development to ensure that Delta residents receive quality health care in a quality facility. USDA is always supportive of bettering the Delta.” Newly planned and expanded services will include an upgraded exercise room for patients, a new pediatric examination room, x-ray services, and an additional waiting room.
“Once the renovation is complete, Leland Medical Clinic will be able to provide more services and opportunities for our patients,” remarked Karen Matthews, Delta Health Alliance CEO. In addition to Dr. Matthews’ efforts, MS State Representative Willie Bailey, Delta Health Alliance Board member, has been instrumental in the process. According to Bailey, “We are appreciative of USDA Rural Development to ensure that Delta residents receive quality health care in a quality facility. USDA is always supportive of bettering the Delta.” Newly planned and expanded services will include an upgraded exercise room for patients, a new pediatric examination room, x-ray services, and an additional waiting room.
Feb 13, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi House Passes Bill Mandating Execution Secrecy
The House passed the bill 82-34, rejecting an attempt by Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, to outlaw the death penalty. The bill goes to the Senate for more debate, where a similar bill died at a deadline for action Thursday.
The House passed the bill 82-34, rejecting an attempt by Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, to outlaw the death penalty. The bill goes to the Senate for more debate, where a similar bill died at a deadline for action Thursday.
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bill to keep former death row inmates in prison
State Rep. Kevin Horan, D-Grenada, and state Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, argued that there should be an option for life with parole for death row inmates with a mental disability.
State Rep. Kevin Horan, D-Grenada, and state Rep. Willie Bailey, D-Greenville, argued that there should be an option for life with parole for death row inmates with a mental disability.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Willie Bailey (D - Greenville) speaks against Denny map
Rep. Willie Bailey: It doesn't do any good to have 42 African-American legislators sitting down here like bumps on a log. Not a single African-American on Ways and Means under Speaker Gunn's administration.
Rep. Willie Bailey: It doesn't do any good to have 42 African-American legislators sitting down here like bumps on a log. Not a single African-American on Ways and Means under Speaker Gunn's administration.