Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is facing criticism for his remarks Friday in Hattiesburg, where he said it was “a great day to not be in Jackson.” The governor’s comments drew swift backlash online, with people blasting Reeves for making light of the water situation in the capital city. For nearly seven weeks, Jackson residents had to boil their water because of concern about contaminants. The crisis intensified when the main water treatment facility started to fail, ultimately leaving many people with low water pressure, if any at all.
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