DOCSLIB.ORG

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2013 By

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2013 By: Representatives Sullivan, Weathersby, To: Agriculture Dixon HOUSE BILL NO. 770 1 AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI FAIR COMMISSION TO HIRE 2 AND DESIGNATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS TO 3 PROVIDE SECURITY AND ENFORCE LAWS OF THE STATE ON THE MISSISSIPPI 4 STATE FAIRGROUNDS COMPLEX; TO REQUIRE SUCH OFFICERS TO COMPLETE 5 THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO 6 MAINTAIN A COMPLETE RECORD OF ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING OF EACH 7 EMPLOYEE IN HIS OR HER RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT; TO PRESCRIBE THE 8 POWERS, DUTIES AND REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUCH OFFICERS; TO 9 AMEND SECTIONS 29-5-2, 29-5-77 AND 29-5-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 10 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED 11 PURPOSES. 12 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 13 SECTION 1. (1) The Mississippi Fair Commission is 14 authorized to hire and designate area law enforcement officers on 15 a contractual basis to provide security and to enforce all laws of 16 the State of Mississippi on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds 17 Complex. All officers must have attended and satisfactorily 18 completed the training course required for law enforcement 19 officers at the Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy or an 20 equivalent facility. All officers must be current with this 21 certification. A complete record of all law enforcement training 22 of each employee will be maintained in each employee's record of H. B. No. 770 *HR40/R1671* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 13/HR40/R1671 PAGE 1 (DJ\BD) 23 employment. Furthermore, the Mississippi Fair Commission may 24 enter into a contract with any certified law enforcement officer 25 to provide security to the Mississippi Fair Commission with 26 jurisdiction to enforce all laws of the State of Mississippi on 27 property known as the "Mississippi State Fairgrounds Complex" and 28 any and all of its outlying buildings and property. 29 (2) (a) All officers while in performance of their duty on 30 the premises or at any of the facilities under the direction or 31 control of the Mississippi State Fair Commission and public 32 property immediately adjacent to such facilities shall: 33 (i) Be required to dress in uniforms prescribed by 34 the Mississippi State Fair Commission; and 35 (ii) Be authorized to carry weapons. 36 (b) Employees designated as officers shall be duly 37 sworn and vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests, and 38 shall exercise primarily the responsibilities of the prevention 39 and detection of crime, the apprehension of criminals, and the 40 enforcement of the ordinances and policies of the Mississippi 41 State Fair Commission, a political subdivision of the State of 42 Mississippi. Employees designated as such officers shall be 43 considered law enforcement officers within the meaning of Section 44 45-6-3. 45 SECTION 2. Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code of 1972, is 46 amended as follows: H. B. No. 770 *HR40/R1671* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 13/HR40/R1671 PAGE 2 (DJ\BD) 47 29-5-2. The duties of the Department of Finance and 48 Administration shall be as follows: 49 (a) (i) To exercise general supervision and care over 50 and keep in good condition the following state property located in 51 the City of Jackson: the New State Capitol Building, the Woolfolk 52 State Office Building, the Carroll Gartin Justice Building, the 53 Walter Sillers Office Building, the War Veterans' Memorial 54 Building, the Charlotte Capers Building, the William F. Winter 55 Archives and History Building, the Ike Sanford Veterans Affairs 56 Building, the Old State Capitol Building, the Governor's Mansion, 57 the Heber Ladner Building, the Burroughs Building, the Robert E. 58 Lee Office Building, the Robert E. Lee Parking Garage, the Manship 59 House Restoration and Visitor Center, the State Records Center, 60 the Robert G. Clark, Jr. Building, the Mississippi State 61 Fairgrounds Complex, and all other properties acquired in the same 62 transaction at the time of the purchase of the Robert E. Lee Hotel 63 property from the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of 64 Jackson, Mississippi, which properties are more particularly 65 described in a warranty deed heretofore executed and delivered on 66 April 22, 1969, and filed for record in the Office of the Chancery 67 Clerk of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, 68 located in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 25, 1969, at 9:00 a.m., 69 and recorded in Deed Book No. 1822, Page 136 et seq., the Central 70 High Building, 101 Capitol Centre and the properties described in 71 Section 1 of Chapter 542, Laws of 2009. H. B. No. 770 *HR40/R1671* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 13/HR40/R1671 PAGE 3 (DJ\BD) 72 (ii) To exercise general supervision and care over 73 and keep in good condition the Dr. Eldon Langston Bolton Building 74 located in Biloxi, Mississippi. 75 (iii) To exercise general supervision and care 76 over and keep in good condition the State Service Center, located 77 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and John Merl Tatum 78 Industrial Drive in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 79 (iv) To exercise general supervision and care over 80 and keep in good condition any property purchased, constructed or 81 otherwise acquired by the State of Mississippi for conducting 82 state business and not specifically under the supervision and care 83 by any other state entity, but which is reasonably assumed the 84 department would be responsible for such, as approved by the 85 Public Procurement Review Board. 86 (b) To assign suitable office space for the various 87 state departments, officers and employees who are provided with an 88 office in any of the buildings under the jurisdiction or control 89 of the Department of Finance and Administration. However, the 90 assignment of space in the New Capitol Building shall be 91 designated by duly passed resolution of the combined Senate Rules 92 Committee and the House Management Committee, meeting as a joint 93 committee, approved by the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the 94 House of Representatives. A majority vote of the members of the 95 Senate Rules Committee and a majority vote of the members of the 96 House Management Committee shall be required on all actions taken, H. B. No. 770 *HR40/R1671* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 13/HR40/R1671 PAGE 4 (DJ\BD) 97 resolutions or reports adopted, and all other matters considered 98 by the full combined committee on occasions when the Senate Rules 99 Committee and the House Management Committee shall meet as a full 100 combined committee. 101 (c) To approve or disapprove with the concurrence of 102 the Public Procurement Review Board, any lease or rental 103 agreements by any state agency or department, including any state 104 agency financed entirely by federal and special funds, for space 105 outside the buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of 106 Finance and Administration, including space necessary for parking 107 to be used by state employees who work in the Woolfolk Building, 108 the Carroll Gartin Justice Building or the Walter Sillers Office 109 Building. In no event shall any employee, officer, department, 110 federally funded agency or bureau of the state be authorized to 111 enter a lease or rental agreement without prior approval of the 112 Department of Finance and Administration and the Public 113 Procurement Review Board. 114 The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to 115 use architects, engineers, building inspectors and other personnel 116 for the purpose of making inspections as may be deemed necessary 117 in carrying out its duties and maintaining the facilities. 118 The provisions of this paragraph (c) shall stand repealed on 119 July 1, 2014. 120 (d) To acquire by lease, lease-purchase agreement, or 121 otherwise, as provided in Section 27-104-107, and to assign H. B. No. 770 *HR40/R1671* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 13/HR40/R1671 PAGE 5 (DJ\BD) 122 through the Office of General Services, by lease or sublease 123 agreement from the office, and with the concurrence of the Public 124 Procurement Review Board, to any state agency or department, 125 including any state agency financed entirely by federal and 126 special funds, appropriate office space in the buildings acquired. 127 SECTION 3. Section 29-5-77, Mississippi Code of 1972, is 128 amended as follows: 129 29-5-77. (1) The Department of Finance and Administration 130 shall have jurisdiction relative to the enforcement of all laws of 131 the State of Mississippi on the properties, from curb to curb 132 including adjoining streets, sidewalks and leased parking lots 133 within the Capitol complex, set forth in Section 29-5-2, the Court 134 of Appeals Building, the Mississippi Department of Transportation 135 Building and the Public Employees' Retirement System Building, and 136 any property purchased, constructed or otherwise acquired by the 137 State of Mississippi for conducting state business and not 138 specifically under the supervision and care by any other state 139 entity, but which is reasonably assumed the department would be 140 responsible for such, as approved by the Public Procurement Review 141 Board. The Department of Finance and Administration shall, 142 through any person or persons appointed by the Department of 143 Finance and Administration, or through the Department of Public 144 Safety when requested by the Department of Finance and 145 Administration, make arrests for any violation of any law of the 146 State of Mississippi on those grounds of or within those H. B. No. 770 *HR40/R1671* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 13/HR40/R1671 PAGE 6 (DJ\BD) 147 properties.
Recommended publications
  • Despite Pandemic, Dixie National Sale Continues by Nathan Gregory All the Exhibitors That Were Here Sippi Trade Mart

    Despite Pandemic, Dixie National Sale Continues by Nathan Gregory All the Exhibitors That Were Here Sippi Trade Mart

    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 93 NUMBER 5 MARCH 1, 2021 JACKSON, MS Despite Pandemic, Dixie National Sale Continues By Nathan Gregory all the exhibitors that were here sippi Trade Mart. Opened in 2020 MSU Extension Service this week,” said Extension Director for the Mississippi State Fair, the Gary Jackson. “It’s extraordinary to $30 million, 110,000-square-foot The Dixie National Sale of Ju- be able to put this event on during facility features 63,000 square nior Champions began in 1970 to a pandemic, and we’re proud of our feet of column-free space that can encourage young people to pursue young people for using best safety be divided into three trade halls livestock projects and has been the practices like face coverings and that connect to a 26,000-square- culmination of the Dixie National social distancing and taking all that foot arena floor. The new building Junior Round-Up ever since. into consideration while getting also has a covered space for out- That annual tradition not only this done.” side events and opens into a new continued uninterrupted this year This year’s round-up also marked plaza shared with the Mississippi through the COVID-19 pandemic, the first hosted at the new Missis- Coliseum. but the number of animals shown during the week was actually up 3% from last year with 2,292 head of livestock. The 52nd consecutive sale was five animals advanced to the sale but we made the decision work- held February 11. Throughout the as champion market animals.
  • Mississippi Agritourism and the Great Outdoors During COVID-19

    Mississippi Agritourism and the Great Outdoors During COVID-19

    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 92 NUMBER 18 SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 JACKSON, MS Mississippi Agritourism and the Great Outdoors During COVID-19 By Donna West, Division Director of people purchasing produce and was closed to the public for three Market Development – MDAC because our locations are open air months and is now operating at half tents, we felt this was an extra ad- capacity per Governor Tate Reeves Sheltering in place, quarantin- vantage for us as well.” mandates. ing, social distancing, six feet apart, Many of the fall agritourism op- “In opening, we have encouraged teleworking, thinning the halls, erations and Christmas tree farms social distancing and mask wear- virtual learning, drive-by birthday are geared toward families; however, ing, along with daily sanitizing of parties, drive-thru shopping, new in September and October, these high traffic areas,” said Hayes Pat- normal and Zoom meetings. These venues and operators rely heavily on rick, Museum Director. Where many are words, expressions and jargons school field trips. The sound of chil- educational events have been onsite, that describe life as we are living it dren of all ages laughing and playing some are being offered as virtual ex- these strange and scary days. And, en masse will be sorely missed this periences, such as the Science Fest who knew face masks would become season. “We will not have any school in September. Added Patrick, “Com- the most important fashion acces- field trips this fall and that is a tre- ing up, we have the Pumpkin Adven- sory of 2020, and the aroma of hand mendous amount of our business,” ture, Harvest Fest and Homestead sanitizers would turn out to be the said Jo Lynn Mitchell, co-owner of for the Holidays.
  • Opportunities for the Mississippi Fair Commission: a Blueprint for the Future

    Opportunities for the Mississippi Fair Commission: a Blueprint for the Future

    #527 Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) Report to the Mississippi Legislature Opportunities for the Mississippi Fair Commission: A Blueprint for the Future The Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, acting in his capacity as chair of the Mississippi Fair Commission, requested that PEER review the commission’s management of state-owned facilities and offer a strategy for strengthening those facilities’ revenue- producing capabilities. He noted that the environment in which the Fair Commission attempts to attract events has become more competitive within the last decade, with similar types of facilities that are newer and equipped with more advanced technology. In making his request, the Commissioner also noted that the Fair Commission is a 100% special fund agency--i. e., it generates its own funding and receives no general funds from the Legislature for day-to-day operations. The Fair Commission’s assets include five major revenue-producing facilities that generate revenue primarily through rental fees and concession sales. The remaining facilities are support facilities necessary to produce events at the major facilities as well as support the State Fair and Dixie National Rodeo. While the Mississippi Fair Commission routinely hosts events that support its statutory mission, the majority of the revenue- producing events held on the fairgrounds complex do not directly support its statutory mission. The commission primarily relies on repeat business from promoters and its controls over contractual employees are insufficient to safeguard its revenues. For fiscal years 2007 through 2009, the Fair Commission had event-days on which the commission’s facilities were not in use--i.
  • Mississippi Market Bulletin

    Mississippi Market Bulletin

    MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN Volume 99 Number 22 Lester Spell, Jr., D.V.M., Commissioner Jackson, Mississippi November 15, 2010 Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Inducted Into National 4-H Hall of Fame By Andy Prosser Service of Mississippi State children visiting the museum. Director of Marketing University. He noted that the Spell earned a doctorate and Public Relations, MDAC 4-H program in Mississippi has in veterinary medicine from more than 100,000 members Auburn University and served Dr. Lester Spell, Jr., Missis- and is growing in numbers. In two years as a captain in the sippi’s Commissioner of Agri- 2002, Spell was instrumental United States Army. After ser- culture and Commerce, was in the allocating of land at the vice he then began his private inducted into the National 4-H Mississippi Agricultural, For- practice of veterinary medicine Hall of Fame on Octctober 8, estry, and Agricultural Avia- until he was elected to serve as 2010, for his lifetime achieve- tion Museum in Jackson for Mississippi’s Commissioner of ments and contributions to 4-H. the Mississippi 4-H Learning Agriculture and Commerce be- Commissioner Spell was one Center. The facility now pro- ginning in 1996. He has been of 16 people from across the United States inducted dur- vides 4-H educational oppor- elected to four consecutive ing the ceremony held at the tunities for more than 30,000 terms. Pictured left to right with Commissioner Spell at the 2010 National 4-H National 4-H Youth Conference Induction are the following: Morris Houston, Mississippi State Univer- Center in Chevy Chase, Mary- sity (MSU) 4-H Development Officer; Lenwood Brooks, staff member of Record Breaking Attendance land.
  • Soybean Growth Stages, Conditions Vary Across State

    Soybean Growth Stages, Conditions Vary Across State

    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 91 NUMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 JACKSON, MS Soybean Growth Stages, Conditions Vary Across State By Nathan Gregory ground,” said Trent Irby, a soybean compared to what they could have MSU Extension Service specialist with the Mississippi State looked like at this point in the year,” University Extension Service. “We Irby said. “The major issue for the The process of planting this year’s began planting early and have had to growing season up to a couple of soybean crop in Mississippi has been continue to plant on into July to get weeks ago was just getting a satisfac- anything but normal. the acres planted that we have this tory plant population when dealing The only consistent variable has year, ultimately ending up with a with so many planting challenges.” been rain, and a lot of it -- from an wide range of crop stages.” State soybean acreage is esti- unusually wet winter and spring to As of July 28, 88% of the state’s mated at 1.95 million planted acres, the stormwater the state received soybean crop has bloomed, which is with 1.92 million acres forecasted from Hurricane Barry. Growers have right at the five-year average. How- for harvest. This amount would be done their best to plant in tight win- ever, only 63% are setting pods, be- down 270,000 harvested acres from dows of time when both the clouds low the average of 71% for this point last year. Farmland as a whole has and the ground were dry.
  • Jackson Visitor's Guide

    Jackson Visitor's Guide

    What’s going on in Jackson? JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY WITH SOUL WHAT’S GOING ON IN JACKSON? PLENTY OF FUN. ON ANY GIVEN DAY, YOU’LL FIND EVENTS LIKE THE FARISH STREET FESTIVAL, DIXIE NATIONAL RODEO, USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION, MAL’S ST. PADDY’S PARADE, MISTLETOE MARKETPLACE, CELTIC FEST, MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE EXTRAVAGANZA AND CAPITAL CITY CLASSIC. AND WE HAVEN’T EVEN MENTIONED THE CAPITAL CITY’S RICH VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AND MANY HISTORICAL AND FUN ATTRACTIONS. SO LOOK THROUGH THIS HANDY, HELPFUL GUIDE. WHEN IT COMES TO EXCITING THINGS TO SEE AND DO, WE’VE GOT IT GOING ON. TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT’S GOING ON IN JACKSON 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 11 ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS 14 SAMPLE ITINERARIES 24 ANNUAL EVENTS 26 ARTS AND CULTURE 33 ACCOMMODATIONS 37 HOTELS AND ATTRACTIONS MAP 40 OTHER AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM OFFICES 42 MEET MEINJACKSON 44 WHAT’ S GOING ON IN JACKSON WHAT’ S GOING ON IN JACKSON Eudora Welty House & Garden 2009 marks the 100 birthday of Jackson’s Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival celebrated and beloved author, Eudora Welty. Downtown Jackson turns out the green Among the most intact literary homes in America, and the green-at-heart for this truly fun-loving, the museum and carefully restored gardens are Irish inspired celebration. open to the public, and many centennial events and activities take place throughout the year. Summers Hotel and Subway Lounge Marker During the era of segregation, many black Russell C. Davis Planetarium/ musicians stayed at the Summers Hotel, Ronald E. McNair Space Theater established in 1944 by W.J.
  • The 56Th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo by Hannah East Able to Spread Out

    The 56Th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo by Hannah East Able to Spread Out

    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 93 NUMBER 3 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 JACKSON, MS The 56th Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo By Hannah East able to spread out. So come out and Marketing Specialist - MDAC enjoy the Dixie National Rodeo, the greatest show on dirt!” If the past year taught us any- Other events include the Legisla- thing, it certainly taught us to truly tive Livestock Showdown, Equestri- care for the things and people we ans with Disabilities Horse Show, take for granted every day. Dixie National Afterparty, Antique However, throughout the chal- Tractor Show and of course, the lenges and changing times, agri- beloved Dixie National Parade. For culture never stopped. Businesses 50 years, this procession of horse- altered how they operate, daily tasks drawn carriages, decorative floats, became virtual exchanges and whole horse clubs, marching groups and cities locked down, yet agriculture more have entertained thousands of never stopped. spectators and families. Per usual, Our farmers never stopped grow- the Dixie National Wagon Train, will ing crops, our ranchers never finish out the parade caravan in the stopped raising livestock and your true, old-fashioned cowboy style of Mississippi Department of Agricul- horses, mules and wagons. ture and Commerce (MDAC) never This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 10:30 a.m. and is themed ‘Remembering Lecile’ to honor the late Lecile Harris, pro- fessional rodeo clown and longtime entertainer of the Dixie National stopped working for its citizens. vendor booths, including MDAC’s Tickets are limited due to public Rodeo.
  • Indulge Your Senses at the 159Th Mississippi State Fair

    Indulge Your Senses at the 159Th Mississippi State Fair

    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 90 NUMBER 19 OCTOBER 1, 2018 JACKSON, MS Indulge Your Senses at the 159th Mississippi State Fair By Donna West, Division Director Chris Janson, Hinder, Hannah Belle, ter of the food area off the Midway, Market Development – MDAC Goodpaper of the Reverend Robert and don’t miss the FFA Children’s Mortimer, Jason and Destiny Proj- Barnyard located behind the Biscuit There is no better place to be to ect, En Vogue, The Marshall Tucker Booth. take in a glorious sensory overload Band, Colt Ford, Mercy Me, Lucken- Volunteers from the Mississippi than the 159th Mississippi State bach (Willie Nelson Tribute Band), Department of Agriculture and Fair. Upon arrival, even before and Fred T and The Band. Commerce give out over 100,000 crossing the threshold of the mid- Daily activities take place in the ‘made from scratch’ biscuits every way, all senses are working over- Trade Mart, Trustmark Hospital- year at the Biscuit Booth near the time. Shrieks, laughter and the ity Tent, the Kirk Fordice Equine Kid Zone. Come by between 4:00 clanging of rides can be heard right Center, and all along the Midway and 6:00 p.m. daily and meet your away. The sight of throngs of peo- and Fairgrounds Complex. In- new Commissioner of Agricul- dulge your senses of smell and taste ple, the mighty Ferris wheels, and ture and Commerce, Andy Gipson. throughout the Midway as you dine pigs racing will make you blink with “Thank you for letting the Mississip- at one or more of the 85 Food and delight.

  • It Was 'Fear Mongering' That Killed Initiative 42 Johnny T's Bistro and Blues Emerges in the Heart of Jackson Mason Ready

    www.mississippilink.com Vol. 22, No. 2 NoVember 5 - 11, 2015 50¢ H o n o r I n g A l l W H o S e r v e D o n Mason ready to lead Hinds Co. Sheriff’s Department Pastors unite for conversation on racial unity By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor Over 22 pastors from across the U.S. converged on Jackson, and participated in an open pan- el discussion “summit” called Victor Mason (c) and supporters flash “V for victory” sign at his campaign watch party tuesday night. on by Mission Mississippi and its president Neddie Winters By Shanderia K. Posey Investigation, Hinds County jail/Detention Center in Ray- Wednesday. Editor Sheriff’s Department, Jackson mond where a riot broke out The lofty goal was to hold a All of Victor Mason’s hard Police Department, and the in March 2014 leaving one “Conversation on Racial Unity work paid off Tuesday when Mississippi Bureau of Narcot- inmate dead and where four in America.” Although “benign he was elected the next sheriff ics. inmates escaped in July of this sounding,” the pastors threw of Hinds County. As for leadership, Mason year. “When you see problems some heavy punches in response With 72 percent of the votes, said, “There’s no way we could in a system ... you gotta fix to some weighty questions from Mason overwhelmingly de- go four more years like this.” those problems,” said Mason, the audience. feated Les Tannehill who Apparently, the majority of who plans to get an assess- Launching the program and snagged 17 percent of votes, voters shared those sentiments.
  • Russell C. Davis Papers CPRC.141

    Russell C. Davis Papers CPRC.141

    Mississippi State University Libraries Congressional and Political Research Center P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762-5408 Phone: (662) 325–7663 E-mail: [email protected] Russell C. Davis papers CPRC.141 Dates: 1952-1977 Extent: 101 cubic feet Preferred Citation: Russell C. Davis papers, Congressional and Political Research Center, Mississippi State University Libraries. Access: Open to all researchers. Copyright Statement: Any requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce materials from this collection must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian for Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Mississippi State University as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Donor: Russell C. Davis. Scope and Contents Correspondence, minutes, speeches, reports, and other documents concerning Russell C. Davis' terms as mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, his terms as Representative from Hinds County in the Mississippi Legislature, his campaigns for political office, and various community activities. The majority of the collection relate to his years as mayor, a period of much growth and many changes in Jackson. During the Davis administration the Jackson city government consisted of the mayor and two city commissioners, who were Ed Cates (1969-1973), Tom Kelly (1969-1977), and Doug Shanks (1973-1977). In addition to the daily administration of Jackson, the papers also concern relief efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Camille, the activities of the Republic of New Africa, and the riots at Jackson State College (now JSU) that killed two students and injured 12 others.
  • CONTRIBUTION REPORT FY20 Tourism Plays a Vital Role in Mississippi’S Growing Economy

    CONTRIBUTION REPORT FY20 Tourism Plays a Vital Role in Mississippi’S Growing Economy

    TOURISM ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION REPORT FY20 Tourism plays a vital role in Mississippi’s growing economy. Last year no doubt presented challenges as people couldn’t travel the way they have in past years due to the pandemic. Despite that, in Fiscal Year 2020, 21 million visitors from across the country and the world spent $5.65 billion in Mississippi. This report – Tourism Economic Contribution Report FY20 – provides a detailed analysis of how tourism affects our state’s economy. The money generated from tourism contributed $362.2 million to the state’s General Fund, about $1 for every $15 spent. Whether it’s our delicious food, soulful music or engaging museums, Mississippi has so much to offer, and I invite you to experience the “Hospitality State” for yourself. FROM THE GOVERNOR Tate Reeves GOVERNOR 21.0 MILLION VISITORS SPENT $5.65 BILLION IN MISSISSIPPI AND GENERATED $362.2 MILLION FOR THE STATE’S GENERAL FUND Visit Mississippi is dedicated to promoting the state’s array of attractions to people across the U.S. and around the world. Visitors experience genuine hospitality when they dine in our restaurants, stay overnight, play at our golf courses and casinos and attend festivals and sporting events for all ages. Twenty-one million visitors spent $5.65 billion in Mississippi during FY20. This allowed our state to succeed in many other areas. Considering our unmatched contributions to the culinary scene, music, literature and the arts, culture may be Mississippi’s most valuable currency. FROM THE D. Craig Ray TOURISM DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
  • Rice Approaches Harvest with Increases Over 2017 Genuine MS

    Rice Approaches Harvest with Increases Over 2017 Genuine MS

    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 90 NUMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 JACKSON, MS Rice Approaches Harvest With Increases Over 2017 By Linda M. Breazeale and Extension Center in Stoneville MSU Extension Service to serve the region’s growers. “Preliminary yields on the early Mississippi growers will produce rice crop are looking good,” Golden about 20 percent more rice this year, said. “Grass control has been the big- mostly thanks to additional acres gest issue this year. Herbicides were planted over 2017’s total. not as effective in the 2018 growing Larry Falconer, agricultural econ- conditions as we would have liked.” omist with the Mississippi State Uni- Golden said growers have accept- versity Extension Service, said early ed many of the agronomic recom- forecasts predict national yields near mendations from MSU researchers. last year’s 7,400 pounds per acre. A recent field day was well attended “National acreage is up about 20 as growers heard from graduate stu- percent. In Mississippi, the increase dents, who will be the next genera- is slightly more at 23 percent,” Fal- tion of scientists serving the state’s coner said. “It helped that, at plant- agricultural industry. ing time, prices were slightly better Growers promote their crop with than the previous year.” activities such as the Rice Tasting The midpoint of the current U.S. This large field of rice is progressing toward maturity in Humphreys County, Mississippi. Farmers planted 150,000 Luncheon, held annually at Delta acres of rice in the state this year. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Kevin Hudson) State University.