by Rankin Gumbo | Jan 23, 2026 | Brandon, Florence, Flowood, Pearl, Pelahatchie, Politics, Rankin County, Richland, State
Mississippi lawmakers are debating a bill that could fundamentally change how citizens watch — and challenge — local government. The proposal, Senate Bill 2259, informally called The People’s Access Act, would require many government bodies across the state to...
by Rankin Gumbo | Jan 19, 2026 | Brandon, Politics, Rankin County, State
A massive data center is coming to Brandon, Mississippi—and depending on who you ask, it’s either the biggest economic win the city and county has seen in years… or a high-tech gamble being rushed through with more questions than answers. City leaders, Rankin County...
by Rankin Gumbo | Jan 17, 2026 | Politics, Rankin County, State
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Mississippi House of Representatives gave House Bill 2 (HB 2) — a shockingly narrow 61–59 victory after hours of debate. Two Republicans didn’t vote at all. That’s not a landslide — that’s a stumble over the finish line. Now, what...
by Rankin Gumbo | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rankin County is a mish-mash of various demographics, cities, lifestyle, culture, and politics. South Rankin has a different, slower vibe, Pearl has the largest population with a thrown together sort of feel, Brandon is the county seat with history, Flowood has only...
