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Initiative 65: Mississippi residents react to losing the state’s medical marijuana program

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3 years ago

July 15, 2021

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On May 14, the Mississippi Supreme Court overturned Initiative 65 and ruled that the state's ballot initiative process is “unworkable and inoperative.” This left six ballot initiatives, including Initiative 65, void. The decision outraged many Mississippians, and even inspired them to protest soon after the Supreme Court's decision.

This is MT Speaks, Mississippi Today's new video series that connects our reporting with the experiences of Mississippians from across the state. In this episode, Mississippi Today's healthcare and breaking news reporter Will Stribling talks to three Mississippians about their reactions to the Supreme Court ruling that struck down Initiative 65. Mississippi Today's senior political reporter Geoff Pender also offers insight about how we got here.

Read all of our medical marijuana coverage here: https://mississippitoday.org/medical-marijuana/

Read more about the We are the 74 rally: https://mississippitoday.org/2021/05/25/medical-marijuana-ballot-initiative-protest/

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Pearl River woman pleads guilty to stabbing tribal member

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April 28, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-28 12:47:46

SUMMARY: Telinah Kowi Tek Farve, a woman from Pearl River, pled guilty to assaulting a tribal member with a knife in the Pearl River Community of the Choctaw Indian Reservation. Court documents show that in 2023, she stabbed the tribal member, causing serious bodily injury. Farve was indicted by a federal grand jury and pled guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. She is scheduled to be sentenced on August 6, 2024, facing a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The Choctaw Police Department and the FBI investigated the case, and a federal district judge will determine her sentence based on sentencing guidelines and other factors.

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HOA president speaks after shots fired into Brandon home

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April 28, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Morgan Gill – 2024-04-28 12:40:33

SUMMARY: Brandon police are searching for two suspects who fired multiple shots into a home in the 100 block of Faith Way. No one was inside the home at the time of the shooting. Homeowners Association President Ben Luther expressed shock at the incident, stating it was unprecedented in the neighborhood. Surveillance video shows two individuals approaching the home and firing shots. Police urge anyone with information to contact them. Luther emphasized that the shooting does not define the community and hopes it is not how people perceive them. Residents are asked to keep those affected in their thoughts and prayers.

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CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest

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17 hours ago

April 27, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-04-27 21:44:57

SUMMARY: On April 27th, Columbus Police responded to a gunshot victim in the 800 block of North Lehmberg. Courtney Stewart Wiggly was arrested for shooting her husband, Daryl Wiggly, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was flown to Jackson for treatment. Courtney is in custody at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center awaiting her Initial Appearance. The incident is being investigated as aggravated domestic violence. Follow updates on Facebook for more news.

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