Mississippi, we will survive this pandemic and thrive in the aftermath....hold on and BELIEVE!!!

Monday, September 14th, 2020 ***CLICK RED to Access Links

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Good Morning Mississippi!!! We have 50 days until the upcoming presidential Election Day, 22 days until the Voter Registration Deadline, and 8 days until Absentee Voting opens. All that means is we have a lot to do in a small amount of time. I know the coronavirus has caused a lot of anxiety about voting and other matters. However, we don’t want the opportunity to improve leadership pass us by - remember, your vote matters!!! Plan to VOTE EARLY (via absentee) if you can!!! Please read the Clarion Ledger Article entitled "Absentee voting begins Sept. 21 in Mississippi. What you need to know."

Articles Medical Marijuana survey says Mississippians support passage in November 'In God We Trust' flag will go before Mississippi voters in November Former GOP congressman Mike Parker endorses Biden, finds his legacy on November ballot Here’s what the November ballot will look like in Mississippi Advocate: Medical marijuana initiative competing with 'confusing' alternative meant to 'dilute vote' Summertime visitors swarm state parks and budgets Costly and Unavailable: America Lacks Sufficient Child Care Supply for Infants and Toddlers Music from Delta State University by Josh Armstrong Santa Claus ain’t coming to town: is childhood innocence worth preserving? Your State Flag Might Not Be Racist, but It’s Offensively Ugly Not Up In Smoke? Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative Enjoys Strong Support, According to Survey

Bolivar & Sunflower County Champions The Bolivar County Circuit Clerk's Office and the Sunflower County Circuit Clerk's Office are both efficient and thorough in the way they handle business. Clerk Marilyn Kelly (Bolivar County on Right) and Clerk Carolyn Hamilton (Sunflower County on Left) do an outstanding job of keeping people informed about issues that include receiving and filing all law suits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all civil and criminal cases; drawing jurors and qualifying juries; keeping a record of all judgments and execution; issuing marriage licenses and keeping records of marriages; recording medical and other professional licenses; and, finally, registering citizens to vote (among other election duties).

Request for Proposals Delta Regional Authority is making available $1.5 million in grants ranging from $25,000 - $150,000 to support industry-driven workforce development programs and initiatives in Delta and Alabama Black Belt communities. Applications must target workforce training and education for individuals residing in the DRA region and include at least one employer partner seeking to hire more skilled workers in a high-demand industry sector. Click Here For More

COVID-19 Update This is the Sunday, September 13th Coronavirus Update in House District 29. Bolivar County has had 1708 cases and 60 deaths. Sunflower County has had 1338 cases and 42 deaths. Mississippi has had 89,874 cases and 2,697 deaths. Please continue to wear a mask!!! The Mississippi Department of Health has been working overtime to ensure we are knowledgeable about the spread of COVID-19. CLICK HERE to connect to their website to see up to date statistics about all 82 counties in Mississippi. Once you click, please scroll down to access all the valuable information that is offered. Usually, it refreshes around noon each day.

Will you vote "YES" for Initiative 65? This vote would allow medicinal marijuana in MS. Yes Select No Select Unsure Select

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ***CLICK HERE to fill out your Census Report!!! Also, CLICK HERE for 5 reasons to fill out census ***Several weeks ago, we went back to Jackson to address appropriating funds to the Department of Marine Resources. To read the Clarion Ledger article, please CLICK HERE. Also, CLICK HERE to read some of the history about the DMR line item.

Senate Bill 2123 (Corrections) With the pandemic going on, there would be no better time to pass a bill to make many non-violent offenders eligible for parole. The Mississippi Legislature has a chance to override Senate Bill 2123 to help improve rehabilitation efficiency, cut cost, and, most importantly, send some folks home to their families. In my opinion, this was one of the best opportunities to lessen the strain on our already overloaded criminal justice system. Now that the Governor has vetoed the bill, it will take the will of the legislature to get it back on the calendar. Please text, call, and email your state lawmakers and let them know this would not just be good for inmates, but it would be helpful for the staff as well - many of whom are my constituents.

Representative Kenneth Walker and I attended the Mike Espy for U.S. Senate rally in Jackson, Mississippi. My legislative classmate, Representative Debra Gibbs, and I support Mike Espy for U.S. Senate.

Check out this cool mural in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. The Capitol City has a cool art scene. I spent some time chatting with Brother Samuel Blackburn at a fraternity meeting last weekend in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He will be turning 100 in November!!!

Abee had to come to Jackson, Mississippi with me a couple days last week. We still managed to get her school work done. A few folks at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi thought this would be a good flag option. What do you think about our mascot (the fighting okra)? When I saw this, I thought it was funny.

Charnessa Curb and Katrina Sanders are sporting their mask in the Mississippi Delta. After a long day, it was great to share a laugh with the both of them. Grammy award winning song writer Tricia Walker was out walking in downtown Cleveland, Mississippi when we bumped into one another.

Please text me at 662-522-1400 for additional questions or inquiries.

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