Ross Reily

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The Mississippi Senate approved the state's $7 billion budget during a special session. The special session lasted two days and cost taxpayers roughly $200,000. The budget now goes to Governor Tate Reeves, who has 15 days to act. A $13 million reappropriation for the LeFleur’s Bluff Otter Creek Golf Park and Connector Trail Project failed in the House. The special session was called after the Legislature failed to pass a budget during the regular session.

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Mississippi lawmakers convened a special session to finalize the state budget after failing to do so during the regular session. Disagreements between the House and Senate, particularly concerning a local projects bill, led to the budget impasse. The special session, estimated to cost taxpayers $100,000 per day, saw contentious debate and procedural maneuvers. Gov. Tate Reeves called the special session to ensure state agencies receive necessary funding before the new fiscal year.

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced a special legislative session to begin May 28th to finalize the state budget. The $7.135 billion budget deal has been agreed upon by both the House and Senate. The special session aims to approve the budget before the fiscal year starts on July 1st. Disagreements over a local projects bill led to the regular session ending without a budget agreement. Mississippi Gov.

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Longtime Jackson, Mississippi, restaurant Walker's Drive-In has been sold by owner Derek Emerson to chef Joe Craven. Craven, who has worked at Walker's previously, officially takes ownership on July 1st and plans to keep the menu and staff the same. Emerson, who owns several other restaurants, is pursuing a new project in the District at Eastover. The sale allows for a smooth transition, with Craven already working at Walker's for the past two months.

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Ross ReilyMississippi Clarion LedgerChef and restaurateur Derek Emerson is opening a new restaurant in the former Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie location in the District at Eastover. The new restaurant will be a fast-casual taco and burger joint, incorporating some barbecue elements from Emerson's Sacred Ground Barbeque. Emerson plans to renovate the space and aims to open in the fall. Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie recently closed after nearly two years in business.