Mississippi
A year and a half later and Mississippi still doesn’t have a ballot initiative process
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s been a 12 months and a half of limbo for the way forward for the state’s poll initiative course of, and election outcomes from across the nation are a reminder of what Mississippi doesn’t have as an choice.
The legislature tried to revive a model of the poll initiative course of this previous session. It will’ve solely allowed the folks to alter state legislation and never the structure and would’ve given some alternatives for lawmakers to come back again and make modifications beneath sure circumstances. Nevertheless, it hit roadblocks that depart no choice in any respect.
Let Mississippi Vote, a state flag-related initiative, and Sure on 76, the Medicaid growth measure, are among the many campaigns stopped of their tracks on gathering signatures in 2021.
“Different states have the chance to petition their authorities,” mentioned Dan Carr, founding father of Let Mississippi Vote. “I want we had the identical in Mississippi. In 4 months, we had over 54,000 signatures. We was nicely on our strategy to get the variety of signatures that we would have liked.”
“We definitely had the numbers. The polls had been there to point it,” defined Tim Moore, President and CEO of the Mississippi Hospital Affiliation. “We had been simply type of collateral injury. When the battle and subject course of blew up, we had been sitting on the sidelines, and we type of received pulled into it.”
A number of states handed poll measures every week in the past on controversial subjects. Maryland and Missouri voted to legalize leisure marijuana, Nebraska to lift the minimal wage, and South Dakota voters authorized Medicaid growth by means of a poll initiative.
“If you happen to have a look at these, that’s seven out of the final eight that put Medicaid growth on the poll [and] handed it,” famous Moore on the South Dakota vote. “Fairly spectacular. If you happen to can simply get it there, the folks do the best factor.”
However the Hospital Affiliation and others haven’t been in a position to “get it there” right here in Mississippi. It’s turn out to be a extra pressing subject that may’t watch for the method to play out.
“The most important concern we now have proper now could be [to] discover a strategy to hold hospitals open,” he added. “If we had the initiative in place at the moment, it could nonetheless be a problem.”
All the initiative teams may even search for legislative motion as a result of it may very well be some time earlier than an initiative course of returns.
“So in 2023, say they reinstate the poll initiative course of,” described Carr. “Effectively, we needed to vote on it because the folks as a result of it’s a constitutional modification. So we needed to vote on it in November of 2023. So it wouldn’t even be good till 2024. Then we must begin if we needed to, you recognize, put say no matter you wish to placed on the poll. We must begin that course of all the way in which again over.”
The Secretary of State has posted on Twitter that his workplace plans to once more push for initiative course of to be handed on the legislature. They return on January 3. Final session, the Home and Senate couldn’t come to an settlement on the variety of signatures they thought must be required.
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Mississippi
MDOC searches for escaped prisoner from South Mississippi Correctional Institution
The Mississippi Department of Corrections, with the help of other authorities, is searching for a prisoner who escaped Tuesday afternoon from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville.
Drew Johnson, 33, has blond hair and blue eyes. He weighs 200 pounds and is 6 feet tall.
Johnson was sentenced in 2022 to life in prison for a homicide/murder in Rankin County.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Johnson should contact the nearest law enforcement agency.
Mississippi
MDOC searching for escaped inmate out of South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville
LEAKESVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections, with the help of other authorities, is searching for an inmate who escaped the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville Tuesday afternoon.
According to an alert sent out by the Greene County Emergency Management office, 33-year-old Drew Johnson escaped from the facility around 3:30 p.m. He’s currently serving a life sentence for murder.
He was sentenced on February 14, 2022.
Johnson is described as a 6′0″ male with blue eyes, blond hair, and 200 pounds. He was last seen near Old Highway 24 in Leakesville.
Crews are still out searching for him as of 8:03 p.m. If you have any details regarding the incident or see Johnson, officials say to call 911.
We will update this story as new details become available.
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Mississippi
What MS Coast casino restaurants are open Christmas Day? Here’s our list
Christmas on the Coast is a tradition for many families throughout the Southeast. Mississippi Coast casinos are ready to welcome them with open arms and open restaurants.
Below are the casinos open for dining on Christmas Day, some with limited holiday fare. Reservations may be required for some restaurants.
875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228-386-7111.
BR Prime
Reservations required.
- Holiday Bouillabaisse, Icy Blue Mussels, Little Neck Clams, Gulf Shrimp, Seabass $15
- Prime Rib with Demi Glace, Thyme Horseradish Cream, Hasselback Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts $72
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cheesecake $15
Salt and Ivy
Reservations encouraged.
- Christmas Feature $38: Crab, Shrimp and Spinach-stuffed Flounder with Dill Bearnaise, Wild Mushroom Farro and White Wine-Garlic Broccolini
The Buffet
Holiday Brunch: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Adults, $32.99; Children, $19.99; Under 4, free.
Holiday Lunch/Dinner: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Adults, $49.99; Children $25.99; Under 4, free.Free Under 4
- Features include herb-crusted prime rib, spicy shrimp boil, NOLA BBQ shrimp and grilled sirloin
151 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228-435-5400.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Reservations recommended. Restaurant hours: noon to 9 p.m.
- The Chateaubriand three-course menu for two includes Chateaubriand with Roasted Shallots, Red Wine Demi Reduction, Sauce Bearnaise and Au Jus; Winter Salad to share; choice of two sides; and choice of desserts for $179. Lobster tails or mini crab cakes are available at an extra cost.
Lillie’s Asian Cuisine
Restaurant hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saltgrass Steak House
Restaurant hours: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Restaurant hours: noon to 8 p.m.
Michael Patrick’s
Restaurant hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
777 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228-374-7625.
Christmas Day Buffet, $39.99 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Menu includes starters, a carving station, Satisfaction favorites such as Southern Fried Chicken and Stuffed Crabs, Asian Cuisine, sides and desserts.
711 Hollywood Blvd., Bay St. Louis, 228-469-2100.
Epic Buffet
Restaurant hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Epic Buffet features more than 80 dishes including Crab Legs, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Southern barbecue, Asian cuisine, Creole, Italian and fresh seafood.
3300 West Beach Blvd., Gulfport, 228-314-2100.
The Buffet
Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Low Country Crawfish Bisque; Creole Seafood Gumbo; Carrot Soufflé Casserole; Praline-Crusted Sweet Potatoes; Orange Chicken with Vegetables; Crispy Fried Shrimp; Carved Roast Turkey; Carved Strip Loin of Beef; Cornbread Dressing; Sliced Roast Turkey in Giblet Gravy; Carved Round of Beef, Smoked Ham and Cajun Fried Turkey; Cranberry Compote; Roasted Salmon Loin; Boiled Gulf Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce; Happy Family Shrimp and Vegetables; Smoked Pork with all the Trimmings; and more, $29.99.
C and G Grille
Christmas Day hours: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., $26.
- Choice of Starter: Seafood Gumbo or House Salad
- Choice of Entrée: Roast Turkey and Dressing or Glazed Bone-In Ham Steak. Each served with Green Bean Casserole, Candied Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Compote
- Dessert: Cookie Butter Banana Pie
The Diner
Christmas Day hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., $20.
- Choice of Starter: House Salad or Seafood Gumbo
- Entrée: Roast Turkey with Dressing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and Green Beans
- Dessert: Sweet Potato Pie with Whipped Cream
Dockside Deli
Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., $21.
- Starter: Crab and Corn Bisque or Seafood Gumbo
- Choice of Entrée: Debris-Style Turkey Dressing, Green Beans, Cranberry Compote and Carrot Soufflé Casserole or Sausage Sampler with pineapple jalapeno, knockwurst and green onion sausages. Served with red kraut and warm potato salad.
- Dessert: Spiced Applesauce Cake
Prime Cut Restaurant
Christmas Day hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., $45.
- Starter: Crab and Artichoke-Stuffed Mushrooms Drizzled with Hollandaise
- Choice of Entrée: Beef Tenderloin au Poivre or Pan-Seared Sea Bass with lemon beurre blanc. Each served with a side of choice
- Dessert: Pumpkin Swiss Cake Roll
158 Howard Ave., Biloxi, 228-432-8888
Restaurant hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., $40.
- Traditional Christmas menu plus Prime Rib, Smoked Baked Ham, Sliced Turkey Breast, Boiled Shrimp and dishes from the Grill, Comfort, Wok and Coastal stations.
9380 Central Ave., D’Iberville, 888-752-9772.
Under the Oak Cafe
Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Herb Dijon Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes Puree, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries and an Herb Dijon Reduction, $25.
- Creamy Eggnog Bread Pudding, $14.
Scarlet’s Steaks and Seafood
Reservations recommended. Christmas Day hours: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lobster Thermidor, Broiled Coldwater Stuffed Lobster topped with Mushroom Cognac Cream Sauce, Parmigiana Reggiano, Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs and Wilted Arugula Salad, $80.
- Beef Wellington, 8-ounce filet mignon, with Mushroom Duxelles, Prosciutto and baked in Puff Pastry, served with Bordelaise Sauce, $78.
- Creme de Mint Cheesecake, $13
5000 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, 228-469-2777.
Jubilee Buffet
Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Traditional holiday menu plus, all-you-can-eat Dungeness Crab and Jumbo Shrimp, $49.95.
Blue Bayou Bar and Grill
$58 per person.
- Salad: Baby Spinach with Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Mandarin Orange, Goat Cheese, Roasted Cacao Nibs and a Citrus Vinaigrette.
- Entrée: Choice of Crispy Roasted Half Duck, Braised Red Cabbage, Port Wine Demi Glaze and Whipped Roasted Garlic Mash or Blackened Pork Loin, Pomegranate Glaze, Bacon Braised Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Gratin
1980 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228-385-6000.
Infinity Buffet
Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Carved ham, roasted turkey, roast brisket and more, $47.99 with crab, $25.49 without crab.
The Den
Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to midnight.
- Bacon-wrapped stuffed pork loin, $38; or prime rib, $45.
The following casinos will be open Christmas Day but restaurant options were not available:
280 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228-436-2946.
850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, 228-436-3000.
Lici Beveridge is a reporter for the Hattiesburg American and Clarion Ledger. Contact her at lbeveridge@gannett.com. Follow her on X @licibev or Facebook at facebook.com/licibeveridge.
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