Aug 5, 2015: Cottonmouth: Announcing the Bomgar Caucus
Empower PAC, a group promoting charter schools and for-profit education spent tens of thousands of dollars against incumbent legislators - and they won. Big time. Empower was able to defeat DeSoto County Republicans Forrest Hamilton, Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, and Gene Alday. They also went after Republican Rep. Ray Rogers of Rankin County but were unsuccessful.
Empower PAC, a group promoting charter schools and for-profit education spent tens of thousands of dollars against incumbent legislators - and they won. Big time. Empower was able to defeat DeSoto County Republicans Forrest Hamilton, Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, and Gene Alday. They also went after Republican Rep. Ray Rogers of Rankin County but were unsuccessful.
July 4, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Challengers face Republican incumbents in DeSoto County
“The people up here really don’t like charter schools,” said Wanda Jennings, the Southaven representative whom other incumbents look to as the leader of the county’s House delegation.
“The people up here really don’t like charter schools,” said Wanda Jennings, the Southaven representative whom other incumbents look to as the leader of the county’s House delegation.
June 11, 2015: Cottonmouth: Empowering Opponents of Public Education
Steve Hopkins, who is challenging fellow DeSoto County Republican Rep. Wanda Jennings, has received at least $11,000. Mind you that Hamilton and Jennings both oppose legislation advocating vouchers and charter schools.
Steve Hopkins, who is challenging fellow DeSoto County Republican Rep. Wanda Jennings, has received at least $11,000. Mind you that Hamilton and Jennings both oppose legislation advocating vouchers and charter schools.
Jan 13, 2015: The Commercial Appeal: Mississippi House adds alternative language on school funding amendment
DeSoto County legislator Gene Alday of Walls was one of the two Republicans voting against the measure. Other Desoto House members — Wanda Jennings, Forrest Hamilton and Pat Nelson — joined the Republican majority in voting for it.
DeSoto County legislator Gene Alday of Walls was one of the two Republicans voting against the measure. Other Desoto House members — Wanda Jennings, Forrest Hamilton and Pat Nelson — joined the Republican majority in voting for it.
Dec 11, 2014: DeSoto Times: Salesman-in-chief
State Rep. Wanda Jennings, R-Southaven, a strong advocate for public education, said there is little use pining for lost federal dollars when most school districts make the best use of the money they receive. Jennings hinted there is always room for improvement when funding education but gives lawmakers passing grades. "We are doing our jobs and we are doing our jobs well in DeSoto County," Jennings said. "Before you underfund something else you need to make sure that you fund what you have already in place."
State Rep. Wanda Jennings, R-Southaven, a strong advocate for public education, said there is little use pining for lost federal dollars when most school districts make the best use of the money they receive. Jennings hinted there is always room for improvement when funding education but gives lawmakers passing grades. "We are doing our jobs and we are doing our jobs well in DeSoto County," Jennings said. "Before you underfund something else you need to make sure that you fund what you have already in place."
Feb 19, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: Desoto resident speaks out on the cult of Kuykendall
He took away our right to vote in November for what WE, THE PEOPLE, want. Forrest Hamilton, along with Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, Gene Alday and Bill Kinkade, have disappointed their constituents, and we will not forget this!!
He took away our right to vote in November for what WE, THE PEOPLE, want. Forrest Hamilton, along with Wanda Jennings, Pat Nelson, Gene Alday and Bill Kinkade, have disappointed their constituents, and we will not forget this!!
June 15, 2012: Grenada: North Central Mississippi leaders meet with legislature regarding rail service
The Grenada Economic Development District announced today that about 40 people attended a meeting on May 2nd at the Mississippi House of Representatives to discuss the future of rail service in North Central Mississippi. A broad representation of local elected officials, industrial users, and economic development officials were at the meeting led by House Transportation Committee Chairman, Representative Robert L. Johnson, III of Natchez and attended by a number of state legislators including Representatives Kevin Horan of Grenada, Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, Rep. Tommy Reynolds of Charleston, Rep. Johnny Stringer of Montrose, Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, Rep. Linda Whittington of Schlater, Rep. Pat Nelson of Southaven, Rep. Robert Huddleston of Sumner, Rep. Wanda Jennings of Southaven, Rep. Trey Lamar III of Senatobia, Rep. Steve Massengill of Hickory Flat, Rep. Sherra Lane of Waynesboro, Rep. Bobby Howell of Kilmichael, Rep. Bryan Clark of Pickens, Rep. Jason White of West and Rep. Russell Jolly of Houston. Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, Melinda McGrath and other MDOT officials were also present at the Meeting. Grenada was represented by County Supervisors Chad Bridges & Michael Lott, County Attorney Jay Gore, Pablo Diaz of the Grenada EDD, Dan Garlington of Resolute Forrest Products & Joe Marascalco.
The Grenada Economic Development District announced today that about 40 people attended a meeting on May 2nd at the Mississippi House of Representatives to discuss the future of rail service in North Central Mississippi. A broad representation of local elected officials, industrial users, and economic development officials were at the meeting led by House Transportation Committee Chairman, Representative Robert L. Johnson, III of Natchez and attended by a number of state legislators including Representatives Kevin Horan of Grenada, Senator Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, Rep. Tommy Reynolds of Charleston, Rep. Johnny Stringer of Montrose, Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, Rep. Linda Whittington of Schlater, Rep. Pat Nelson of Southaven, Rep. Robert Huddleston of Sumner, Rep. Wanda Jennings of Southaven, Rep. Trey Lamar III of Senatobia, Rep. Steve Massengill of Hickory Flat, Rep. Sherra Lane of Waynesboro, Rep. Bobby Howell of Kilmichael, Rep. Bryan Clark of Pickens, Rep. Jason White of West and Rep. Russell Jolly of Houston. Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, Melinda McGrath and other MDOT officials were also present at the Meeting. Grenada was represented by County Supervisors Chad Bridges & Michael Lott, County Attorney Jay Gore, Pablo Diaz of the Grenada EDD, Dan Garlington of Resolute Forrest Products & Joe Marascalco.