‘No Kings Get out the Vote’ rallies taking place across the state this weekend

Voter mobilization efforts are ramping up across Mississippi as organizers with the No Kings Movement announce a statewide ‘Get Out the Vote’ Day of action on Saturday, October 17.

According to organizers, rallies and community events aimed at boosting voter participation will take place in several cities including Gulfport, Jackson, Oxford, Tupelo, Hernando, Hattiesburg, and Bay St. Louis.

Organizers say the events will focus on early voting awareness, voter readiness, and encouraging residents to make a plan to cast their ballots.

The Bay St. Louis Rally is from noon to 2 p.m. followed by live music and guest speakers at McDonald Park.

The Hattiesburg Rally begins at 10 a.m. and runs to noon at the USM entrance on Hardy Street.

In Gulfport, the rally runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at Jones Park.