Infrastructure top priority for Mississippi mayors
Mississippi will receive $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds, $1.8 billion for the state and $900 million for local governments. How to access and plan for those dollars…
Mississippi Municipal League
Mississippi Municipal League Awards annual luncheon
City and town leaders from across the state wrapped up their annual conference today with the Mississippi Municipal League Awards Luncheon at the Coast Convention. The Mississippi Municipal League’s 90th…
Home Rule Rally 2020
The Mississippi Municipal League held their annual Home Rule Rally today at the state capitol. Over 100 mayors and city council members from all over the state held the rally to encourage legislature not to infringe on local authority to…
Local option sales tax debate continues
Gubernatorial candidates butted heads on a range of topics including a new tax that could be implemented. Republican candidate Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and Attorney General Jim Hood had the chance to speak out during the Mississippi Municipal League Conference.…
Gulfport Mayor takes reins of Mississippi Municipal League as president
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is the 2019-2020 president for the Mississippi Municipal League. During a luncheon today, Mayor Hewes received his gavel from former President Glen Barlow and assumed his new role. It’s been a decade since a Gulfport mayor…
Statewide push to protect home rule
Cities and towns are asking legislature and statewide candidates for office to protect home rule. The home rule allows cities and towns to make their own decisions when it comes to matters on the local level. Following this year’s legislative…