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Judge rejects GOP challenge of Mississippi timeline for counting absentee ballots
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after after it. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. handed down his ruling Sunday, becoming the second federal judge in recent weeks to dismiss such a lawsuit. “Mississippi’s statutory procedure for counting lawfully cast absentee ballots, postmarked on or before election day, and received no more than five business days after election day is consistent with federal law and does not conflict with the Elections Clause, the Electors’ Clause, or the election-day statutes,” Guirola wrote. Another federal judge recently dismissed a similar lawsuit in Nevada, rejecting Republicans’ assertions that counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received days later was unconstitutional and violated federal law.
High school football player shot in one of two weekend shootings in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) – A Grenada High School football player was shot over the weekend in Grenada. The shooting at the Pine Hill Apartments took place around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The Grenada Police Department said Lewis Wiggins Jr. is charged with aggravated assault for shooting Chance Jenkins. Grenada Police...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
BPAC honors volunteers with luncheon
CLEVELAND, Miss. — On Thursday, July 25, the Bologna Performing Arts Center honored nearly fifty individuals for their service to the center during the 2023-2024 season. These volunteers, called BPAC Ambassadors, serve in various capacities at the center throughout the academic year. In total, the volunteers annually logged more than 850 service hours, valued at nearly $28,500.00 worth of volunteered labor, according to data evaluated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center.
Kosciusko soccer registration set for August 12-13
Sign up for Kosciusko city league soccer is coming soon. Registration days are Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The league is also searching for coaches, referees, and sponsors. You can register at the Hugh Ellard Park office. For more information, call Pati...
Dump Truck Crash Monday at Intersection on Hwy 12
Kosciusko Police were called to a wreck involving two dump trucks on Hwy 12 at the intersection of N. Jackson St. at approximately 8:16 a.m. Monday. It’s unclear how the crash happened. One truck was towed from the scene of the crash.
Former Hattiesburg High girls basketball standout remembered
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -Hugs, tears and pictures were all a part of a Thursday night balloon release at Hattiesburg High School in memory of Jazmin Boyd. Her family said the former Lady Tigers basketball star nicknamed “Paso” who went on to a standout career at Grambling State University, died on July 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Ruston, Louisiana.
Man last seen July 20 reported missing in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police are looking for a man who has been missing for more than a week, and they’re asking for your help to find him. Corey Terrell Thomas was reported missing on July 24. Thomas was last seen the previous Saturday night, July 20.
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