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Six mayoral candidates (from left), Marcus Wallace, Tim Henderson, incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, Socrates Garrett, Delano Funches and David Archie, participated in a moderated discussion about poverty with members of the community, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Smith Robertson Museum. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Minority contracting plays role in combating poverty, Jackson mayoral candidates say
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/20/25-2:12PM , 965 Reads 5,836 Statewide
Discussing solutions to poverty, mayoral candidates said the city of Jackson should enter into more contracts with minority-owned businesses, while Mayor Lumumba touted the city’s recent selection of a minority-owned vendor for its large garbage collection contract.
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Lee Hall Auditorium on Mississippi State University's campus in Starkville. Credit: Molly Minta/Mississippi Today

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Former doctor remained at Mississippi State for a year after nurse reported concerns
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,03/18/25-4:42PM , 481 Reads 6,471 Statewide
A Mississippi State University staff physician who had an inappropriate relationship with a graduate student who was also his patient remained employed at the student health center for a year after a nurse reported concerns to the Title IX office.
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Mayoral candidates listen during a political forum at the Afrikan Art Gallery in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, March 17, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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‘That wasn’t my question:’ Jackson voters seeking answers contend with candidate ‘ego’ at forums
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,03/18/25-4:08PM , 431 Reads 4,756 Statewide
A baby cried as Gwendolyn Chapman wrote down a question in precise pencil script.
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Judge tosses evidence tampering charge against Timothy Herrington
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,03/10/25-1:02PM , 1,052 Reads 6,234 Statewide
A Lafayette County circuit judge ended an attempt to prosecute Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., the son of a prominent north Mississippi church family who is accused of killing a fellow University of Mississippi student named Jimmie “Jay” Lee, for evidence tampering.
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