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Attorneys want SCOTUS to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual
SUMMARY: Attorneys are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era law that disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent offenses like forgery and timber theft. Most affected individuals lose their voting rights for life, with limited options for restoration. The appeal argues that this severe disenfranchisement scheme is unconstitutional and disproportionately impacts Black residents. Since 1994, nearly 50,000 people have lost voting rights in Mississippi, with a significant portion completing their sentences. The current case challenges a July ruling from the conservative 5th Circuit, emphasizing the need for judicial intervention in altering these laws.
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Former Southern Miss pitcher Nick Sandlin named to Conference USA Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Nick Sandlin, former Southern Miss pitcher, will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame in 2025. Sandlin excelled in college with a 1.70 ERA, 268 strikeouts, and 23 wins, earning National Pitcher of the Year and C-USA Pitcher of the Year honors in 2018 after a 10-0 season with a 1.07 ERA. The Georgia native also won the 2018 Ferris Trophy, multiple First Team All-American honors, and was a Golden Spikes Award finalist. Drafted second round by the Cleveland Guardians in 2018, Sandlin joined the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, posting a 2.20 ERA in 19 appearances.
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NFL star helps unveil vending machine with free opioid-fighting medicine
SUMMARY: Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons is supporting Mississippi through youth football camps and public health efforts. After hosting a free camp in Starkville, Simmons helped unveil a naloxone vending machine at Jackson Medical Mall, providing free opioid overdose medication to combat rising overdose cases in the capital. Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid overdoses and saves lives by bridging time until medical help arrives. Simmons, featured in Fund Recovery’s “Tackle Overdose Now” campaign, chose Jackson for its high overdose rates. Mississippi saw a drop in suspected overdose deaths from over 200 in 2023 to 146 in 2024, partly credited to naloxone distribution. Simmons emphasizes youth support as key to the future.
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AMR equipping ambulances with AI technology aimed at curbing accidents
SUMMARY: American Medical Response (AMR) ambulances in central Mississippi have started using AI-powered dash cameras to enhance safety. These cameras act as always-alert co-pilots, scanning roads and vehicle cabins to detect risks like sudden lane intrusions. When a hazard is detected, the system gives an audio alert, helping drivers react faster. This technology improves situational awareness amid heavy traffic, distracted drivers, and bad weather. Early tests show it eliminated 100% of near-collisions and reduced on-road risks by 60% in three months. Installation on all AMR vehicles in the region is ongoing and expected to finish this summer.
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