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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,...
GoFundMe made for family of Southern University student found dead in Mississippi
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A GoFundMe was created for the family of a Southern University student whose body was found in Mississippi. Steven Harris was reported missing on Wednesday, July 17, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said his body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Three people were arrested in connection with his shooting death. One of the suspects in his shooting death was extradited to Mississippi.
Ohio man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in Mississippi
A Dayton, Ohio man was sentenced on Friday to eight years in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute it while he resided in Oxford in April 2021. According to court documents, Justin Elkins, 35, previously pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi to one count of attempting to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute the drug in Oxford in April 2021 after officers intercepted a package sent through the U.S. mail containing the drug. Elkins was sentenced Friday afternoon by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock to 96 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Podcast: DNC delegate Robert Johnson says Kentucky Gov. Beshear could make impact in South as Harris’ running mate
State Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance about whirlwind events surrounding the Democratic presidential nomination. Johnson is a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. listen to more episodes. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Best Mississippi defensive backs in 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season? See our list
From the likes of Ole Miss commit Maison Dunn to five-star recruit Bralan Womack, the talent at the defensive back position is present. A few weeks until the kickoff of the MHSAA and MAIS 2024 football season, here are the top defensive backs in Mississippi. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Preston Ashley ...
Two new Mississippi wildlife commissioners appointed: Who are these guys?
In its July meeting, the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks had a different look. District 2 Commissioner Scott Coopwood rotated into the role of chairman and two new commissioners were in place. Gov. Tate Reeves recently appointed Todd Hairston as commissioner representing District 5. Hairston filled a vacancy left by former...
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