Last Updated on June 19, 2025
Greenville, Mississippi, faces a local governance crisis. Teens are gunned down. Drive-by shootings terrorize Highway 82. City leaders loot federal grants. Specifically, Mayor Errick D. Simmons stated,
“Our community has been deeply shaken by a surge in violent crimes, acts of gun violence, and senseless killings.”
Consequently, this situation, captured in a video by Ben Kaxton, fuels the local governance crisis over safety and leadership integrity. Watch the video.
BREAKING: Greenville, MS under de facto MARTIAL LAW.
Mayor Errick Simmons just slapped the whole city with a curfew order— because the streets are soaked in blood and the police have no clue what to do.
This is Bennie Thompson’s district — and it’s one of the dirtiest swamps… pic.twitter.com/QD9jpKPuJq— TOMMYTATUMNEWS (@BenKaxton) May 29, 2025
Violence and Fear Grip the Community
Violence escalates in Greenville. Teens are gunned down. Drive-by shootings plague Highway 82. The recent shooting of Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster, as reported by AP News, underscores the severity of the situation:
“Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown.”
Simmons implemented a curfew from 9 PM to 6 AM. He said,
“This curfew is necessary to stabilize conditions, support law enforcement efforts, and protect the innocent.”
However, residents live in fear. This local governance crisis demands action.
Corrupt Leadership and Looting of Federal Grants
Accusations of corruption exacerbate the municipal leadership failure. City leaders loot federal grants. The Mississippi welfare funds scandal, as detailed by Mississippi Today, reveals,
“Nearly $100 million in federal anti-poverty funds for Mississippi were misspent to enrich local officials.”
This looting exacerbates the situation. Simmons’s call for community engagement,
“We ask every resident, every parent, every business, every owner, every community leader and stakeholder to join us in restoring peace and safety,”
His words ring hollow, lacking the substance needed to address the deep-seated issues of corruption and violence plaguing Greenville.
The Path Forward
The local governance crisis in Greenville requires reevaluation. Violence and corruption threaten the city’s future. Simmons stated,
“Greenville is a city of strength… Greenville is a city of resilience… Greenville is a city of faith.”
However, actions must match words to rebuild the fractured trust within the community. Trust must be restored through transparent and effective measures that address both the violence and the corruption undermining Greenville’s governance.
