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2 days ago
- General
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State Sen. John Horhn is Jackson's next mayor, with dominating win
Mississippi Sen. John Horhn is Jackson's next mayor. It was another dominant performance for Horhn who crushed incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in both the April 1 Democratic primary and April 22 runoff to secure the Democratic nomination for mayor. Horhn, a state senator for over 30 years, won Tuesday's general election with 15,755 votes with all 80 precincts reporting, according to the unofficial results. Horhn took the lead early and never looked back. With almost half of Jackson's 80 precincts reporting, Horhn had 5,000 votes. His closest challenger at that time? Independent candidate Rodney DePriest who had 1,880 votes. In the end DePriest remained second, earning 6,561 total votes. Independent Zach Servis received 600 votes, Republican Kenneth Gee received 221, independent Lillie Stewart-Robinson received 196 and independent Kim Wade received 185, according to the unofficial results. This marks Horhn's fourth bid for Jackson's top office, but his first time winning it. He will take office July 1, inheriting a city in turmoil. Jackson is locked in a tense standoff with the state — one Horhn hopes to ease through relationships forged during his time in the Senate. Horhn also faces the tough task of rebuilding trust with the city's shrinking population while taking on Jackson's well-publicized road, water and persistent crime issues. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: 2025 election results for Jackson, MS mayor. John Horhn claims victory
Fox Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster, 18, dies following multiple gunshot wounds
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown, the Washington County coroner's office confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 18. The shooting was part of a "surge in violent crimes" that Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons said in an address threatened the community. Simmons said the city issued a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb the violence, which has included multiple shootings and "senseless killings." The Mississippi Clarion Ledger first reported Foster as being the victim of a shooting in Greenville after Baylor announced without a cause that Foster had died. Greenville Police spokeswoman Major Misty Mew told the AP — without disclosing the name of the victim — that officers were called to reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial area of the city shortly after midnight. Police discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a car. He was taken to a hospital and died about 30 to 40 minutes later, Mew said. No arrests have been made and police are seeking information connected with the shooting. "We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family," Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. "Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program." Foster took part in spring practices and was entering his freshman season after redshirting last year. Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a "long-lasting impact on all of us," and adding, "Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply." Listed at 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, Foster was rated by 247Sports as being among Mississippi's top-20 prospects and 69th defensive lineman in the nation coming out of St. Joseph High School in Madison. Simmons said all nightclubs and late-night establishments in the city must cease operations at midnight as part of the curfew, with a special emphasis being placed on "juvenile safety and parental accountability." "It's to protect the lives and well-beings of every Greenville resident in light of this growing crisis. ... we cannot stand by and let violence rip through our neighborhoods. Enough is enough," he said. Reporting by The Associated Press. recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
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What is the Saharan dust layer? What it means for hurricanes, weather in Florida
Saharan dust is back! A plume of dust carried by the wind all the way from the Sahara Desert is traveling thousands of miles through the atmosphere and is expected to skim over south Florida this week. During the late spring, summer and early fall, bursts of dust from the Saharan Desert are picked up by wind and form a big mass of dry, dusty air that sits about a mile up in the atmosphere at its lowest point. This mass of dry, dusty air is called the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), and its activity ramps up from mid-June through mid-August, when it moves over the tropical North Atlantic Ocean every three to five days. 'During this peak period, it is common for individual SAL outbreaks to reach farther to the west — as far west as Florida, Central America and even Texas — and cover extensive areas of the Atlantic (sometimes as large as the lower 48 United States),' NOAA's guide to the Saharan Air Layer says. This layer of dust can be good for keeping the tropics calm during hurricane season, but it can also affect people with allergies or respiratory issues. Here's what Saharan dust is, when the next plume is expected in Florida and how it affects hurricane formation. The Saharan Air Layer (SAL) is a yearly phenomenon in which plumes of dust from the Sahara Desert are picked up by the wind and 'ride' it across the ocean, being carried thousands of miles west. 'SAL outbreaks can form when ripples in the lower-to-middle atmosphere, called tropical waves, track along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and loft vast amounts of dust into the atmosphere,' NOAA says. 'As the SAL crosses the Atlantic, it usually occupies a 2 to 2.5-mile-thick layer of the atmosphere with its base starting about 1 mile above the surface. The warmth, dryness and strong winds associated with the SAL have been shown to suppress tropical cyclone formation and intensification.' When it's present in the atmosphere, Saharan dust can make the sky look hazy and bring vibrant sunrises and sunsets. The most recent plume of Saharan dust has yet to hit Florida, but is expected to sometime late Friday night, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay. 'The first rounds of Saharan dust are set to sweep over Mississippi and the Gulf Coast this weekend and in the first week of June. They'll keep coming all summer,' the Mississippi Clarion Ledger reported on Wednesday, May 28. Tropics watch: Tropical Storm Alvin may form in Pacific as National Hurricane Center tracking 2 waves When Saharan Dust mixes with rain, it makes "dirty rain." Like Saharan Dust, 'dirty rain' isn't toxic or dangerous, but can irritate you if you have pre-existing respiratory issues. 'Dirty rain' is just dust mixed with water and can leave a muddy residue behind on any exposed surfaces it falls on. You might remember the news talking about Saharan Dust and "dirty rain" in July last year. 'For Floridians, Saharan dust has helped quiet storm development in the Atlantic Ocean during the first half of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season,' the Pensacola Journal reported on July 22, 2024. While Saharan dust helped keep the first part of the 2024 hurricane season fairly calm, it didn't set the tone for the latter half of the season, which brought several major, devastating storms to the southeast late in the season. While there is Saharan dust present in the tropics, it has the power to stop new storms from forming and weaken already-existing storms. This is because tropical storms need warm, wet air to thrive and the dryness of the SAL undercuts the ideal conditions needed for storms to form and thrive as it passes over the Atlantic. Other than impacting the tropics, Saharan dust can also affect people with allergies. Since the Saharan Air Layer brings dry, dusty conditions, people with allergies might see a flare up when Saharan dust reaches Florida. The presence of extra dust and dryness in the air can irritate or inflame any existing allergies or respiratory issues you might have, like asthma. If you want to minimize the amount of mud or dust you inhale or have a pre-existing respiratory issue, avoid spending a lot of time outside or wear a face mask if you're out for an extended amount of time. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Saharan coming to Florida: How it affects hurricane season
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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Tired of missing City Council meetings? Jackson council to bring back 6 p.m. sessions. See when
The Jackson City Council is returning to 6 p.m. meetings, starting Tuesday, May 20. The council meets every other Tuesday, and it will now alternate between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. meetings. The May 20 meeting will be held at Jackson City Hall. Council members have discussed the return of evening meetings for months as a way to encourage more public attendance and participation. The council stopped holding evening meetings in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson City Council brings back 6 p.m. meetings. When is the next one?
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kevin Parkinson and Quint Withers faced off in Jackson Ward 7 runoff election. Who won?
Kevin Parkinson is likely the Democratic nominee for Ward 7 on the Jackson City Council, narrowly defeating opponent Quint Withers in Tuesday's runoff election, according to the unofficial results. Parkinson, a former educator, received 53.14% of the vote, or 1,533 votes, compared to Withers 46.86%, or 1,352 votes, according to Tuesday's unofficial results. The Mississippi Secretary of State still needs to certify the results, so they are subject to change. All 15 precincts had reported as of 9 p.m. The Secretary of State must still certify the results. Parkinson and Withers received the highest vote total in the April 1 Democratic primary, defeating three other Democratic challengers, but not the 50%-plus-one needed to win outright. Now, Parkinson will head to the June 3 general election where he will face Republican Taylor Turcotte, who ran unopposed in the primaries, and independent Ron Aldridge. Independent candidates do not hold primary elections. In a statement to the Clarion Ledger, Parkinson thanked his supporters, as well as his opponents. Read the statement below: "We feel incredibly blessed and incredibly grateful for everyone who turned out to vote. A large team of volunteers and supporters have worked very hard to get us to this point, and I'm so honored to be part of this movement for a safer, stronger, more prosperous Jackson. I'd also like to thank my opponents, who ran strong campaigns; together we make democracy work. As we push towards the general election, we will continue to work hard and we intend to earn the votes of Jacksonians throughout the ward." This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson MS' Ward 7 elects Democratic nominee for Jackson City Council seat
