Lee says no regrets with mayoral campaign

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Wednesday, May 22nd, 8:58 am

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- Jonathan Lee says he doesn't have any regrets about his campaign for Jackson mayor. He was a political newcomer and is thankful for the name recognition and support he received over the past several months.

Lee supporters gathered at the Penguin Restaurant to watch results come in, but the mood dampened quickly as they realized a victory wasn't in store for Lee.

Still, the crowd applauded as Lee and his family walked in.

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Lumumba wins Jackson Democratic Party Runoff

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Wednesday, May 22nd, 8:55 am

The votes are in, and preliminary results show Chokwe Lumumba has come out on top in the Democratic Party Runoff Election against Jonathan Lee.

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- The votes are in, and preliminary results show Chokwe Lumumba has come out on top in the Democratic Party Runoff Election against Jonathan Lee.

With 100% of precincts reporting, Lumumba claims the election with 20,180 votes as compared to Lee's 17,103. The city councilman and attorney stated Monday that his platform has been and will remain equality and human rights.

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IRS protest in downtown Jackson

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 5:35 pm

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- The Mississippi Tea Party carried a nationwide protest of the IRS to the streets of downtown Jackson at high noon. The issue is IRS security of conservative groups like the Tea Party.

We found some 20-25 protestors carrying signs and waving American flags Tuesday. The Mississippi Tea Party claims it was one of 500 groups nationwide harassed by the IRS.

The White House now admits several top officials knew the IRS targeted conservative organizations for extra scrutiny. That information was reportedly not passed on to the President.

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Mississippi relief agencies on standby for OK recovery

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 2:49 pm

Rescuers worked all night at Plaza Towers Elementary, where they hope survivors can still be found alive after a deadly tornado destroyed the school. (Source: CNN)

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- For relief agencies and groups across the state, the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma has put them on notice.

"All the fuel tanks are topped off. The trucks are loaded and when and if we get the call, we'll be prepared to go in a matter of hours," said William Perkins with the Mississippi Baptist Convention.

Perkins says he does expect that call to happen given the amount of damage and expected recovery time.

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Mayoral candidate Lee says crime major concern

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 1:35 pm

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- The race to the finish line for Mayor of Jackson involves a candidate many would consider an unlikely choice, but he's now a final contender for the position.

Jonathan Lee, 35, has already won against the odds as the leader in the primary election who ousted longtime Mayor Harvey Johnson. He's eager to bring many changes to the table to solve problems.

"I think all of the answers to our problems can be fond right here in this community," states Lee.

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Lumumba denies claims of racial intolerance

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 1:15 pm

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- The two leading men battling for the chance to become Jackson's next mayor campaigned into the night as voters prepared to go to the polls for Tuesday's Democratic Primary runoff.

City councilman and lawyer Chokwe Lumumba stakes his claim on human rights and equality.

As 65-year-old Chokwe Lumumba quietly prepares for his zoning committee meeting in city hall, it's hard to imagine this stately, bespeckled, gentleman could be at the center of so much controversy.

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Surf Inspired Band Buddy & The Squids to Release Debut EP

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:55am

Surf Inspired Band Buddy & The Squids to Release Debut EP

Beautifully rich in color, expressive of a lifestyle, surf music has been around since the 60′s. In Jackson Mississippi, surf music just got original. Buddy & The Squids are riding the wave of – make that making waves with their self-titled debut EP that features groovy tunes influenced by metal, jazz and the ocean.

Buddy & The Squids is an instrumental surf band formed in 2011 by drummer Daniel Guaqueta, guitarist Brent Varner, and bassist Tyler Baker. The trio concocted the idea in between church services one day at First Baptist Church in Madison.

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