Mar 27, 2015: WAPT: State Rep. Jim Evans will not seek a 7th term
Democratic state Rep. Jim Evans, of Jackson, said he won't seek a seventh term in the Mississippi House.

Mar 10, 2015: Y'all Politics: Three Democrat candidates questioned over residency
State Rep. James Evans of Jackson, state Sen. Bill Stone of Holly Springs and senate hopeful Clara Dawkins-Davis of Darling must counter those claims at a hearing Friday before the Mississippi Democratic Party Executive Committee or lose their places on the 2015 primary and general election ballots.

Mar 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Opponents dispute state candidates' residency
State Rep. James Evans of Jackson, state Sen. Bill Stone of Holly Springs and senate hopeful Clara Dawkins-Davis of Darling must counter those claims at a hearing Friday before the Mississippi Democratic Party Executive Committee or lose their places on the 2015 primary and general election ballots.

Jan 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: What Bryant Left Out of His SOTS
State Rep. Jim Evans, D-Jackson, applauded young immigrant students in Mississippi for pursuing a college education despite the lack of tuition equity. Evans called it a "Marine mentality," of improvisation in the face of challenges.

Nov 10, 2014: Jackson Free Press: HRC Campaign Seeks to Bridge Faith and LGBT Advancement
Rep. James Evans, D-Jackson, spoke about a dark veil of injustice over the Mississippi Capitol, where state leaders amended the state constitution to include a ban on gay marriage. "They thought they were right. That's how little light they had," Evans said. "Jesus warned us about our worthless traditions. ... Let's reexamine some of those traditions and start thinking justice."

James Evans (born October 13, 1950) is an American politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 70th District, being first elected in 1991. He is a member of the Democratic party