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Mississippi receives more than 11,000 absentee ballots ahead of primary
SUMMARY: As of July 24, over 11,000 absentee ballots have been received ahead of Mississippi's 2023 Primary Election. A total of 17,218 absentee ballots have been requested, 16,660 have been sent, and 11,313 have been received. County Circuit Clerks are consistently processing requests for absentee ballots, leading to a difference between the number requested and the number sent. Absentee ballots will be accepted or rejected by the resolution board, with the actual number of accepted or rejected ballots determined after the election. Mississippians can track their absentee ballots using the My Election Day ballot tracker. Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days to count. County election officials can begin processing absentee ballots at 7 am on Election Day, with tabulation taking place at 7 pm. For questions regarding absentee voting, voters can contact the Elections Division or visit yallvote.ms.
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SUMMARY: Jackson police arrested suspect Barnett Evans after a shooting at an apartment complex on Raymond Road. The victim, who was shot in the head, was involved in a fight with Evans which led to the incident. After fleeing the scene, Evans was located at a home on Treehaven Drive and convinced to surrender by a hostage negotiator. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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SUMMARY: Scattered storms associated with a cold front are expected in Columbus, Mississippi on Thursday morning, with a Tornado Watch in place until 10 a.m. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity are forecasted for the rest of the day, with a clear Mother's Day weekend ahead. Friday will see temperatures in the upper 70s as a cold front passes. The weekend will be clear and dry with high temperatures around 79. Sunday may bring evening showers after a high pressure system passes. Early next week, scattered showers are possible on Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s.
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SUMMARY: West Point, Mississippi is undergoing a significant street paving project covering 10 miles of road on 40 streets, including refurbishing curbs and gutters. The city is using various funding sources, including a revenue bond and state and local money. Mayor Rod Bobo aims to prepare the city for growth by improving infrastructure. Beyond street improvements, West Point plans a sewer expansion near the Peco plant. The mayor emphasizes the importance of positioning the city for growth through infrastructure development. Residents can expect ongoing infrastructure-related projects throughout the city.
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SuperTalk FM7 days agoDriver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
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State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
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Legislation outlawing ‘squatted’ vehicles in Mississippi signed into law
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PRC’s Bats Come Alive Late As Blue Devils Beat Picayune To Advance To 6A South State Title Series
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LCSO wants people aware of a scam circling the area
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Winston Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting at Dave’s Club
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Mississippi News1 day agoStrong storms late Wednesday night – Home – WCBI TV
