Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsThe Petal Board of Aldermen on Thursday held a special  meeting to call for the resignation of Mayor Hal Marx after he made on social media sparked outrage.He refused."I will never surrender to the mob mentality," said Marx, adding that he and his family had received death threats.Who is Hal Marx:He said the people calling for his resignation are bullies and he needs to set an example for his family and city by not backing down.Alderman Clint Moore led the meeting, first reading a statement before the board voted unanimously to ask for...…Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsThe Petal Board of Aldermen on Thursday held a special  meeting to call for the resignation of Mayor Hal Marx after he made on social media sparked outrage.He refused."I will never surrender to the mob mentality," said Marx, adding that he and his family had received death threats.Who is Hal Marx:He said the people calling for his resignation are bullies and he needs to set an example for his family and city by not backing down.Alderman Clint Moore led the meeting, first reading a statement before the board voted unanimously to ask for...WW…

Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsThis story will be updated.PETAL — Protesters gathered Friday at Petal City Hall to demand the resignation of Mayor Hal Marx for making comments they believe are racist regarding the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died after being pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer on Monday.At least 200 people attended the Petal rally, most wearing masks amid calls of keeping six feet apart for social distancing.There was a brief fight at the rally after one protester interrupted a speaker, but it was quelled quickly as police...…Mississippi Clarion LedgerView CommentsThis story will be updated.PETAL — Protesters gathered Friday at Petal City Hall to demand the resignation of Mayor Hal Marx for making comments they believe are racist regarding the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died after being pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer on Monday.At least 200 people attended the Petal rally, most wearing masks amid calls of keeping six feet apart for social distancing.There was a brief fight at the rally after one protester interrupted a speaker, but it was quelled quickly as police...WW…