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Mississippi receives more than 56,000 absentee ballots ahead of General Election
SUMMARY: Mississippi has reported that over 56,000 absentee ballots have been received for the 2023 General Election. The Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) has stated that a total of 62,156 absentee ballots have been requested, 61,647 have been sent, and 56,403 have been received. Mississippians who have requested an absentee ballot can track their ballot using the My Election Day ballot tracker. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 7th and received by November 15th. The Resolution Board can start processing absentee ballots at 7 am on Election Day, and county election officials can tabulate ballots at 7 pm on Election Day. For further inquiries, residents can contact the Elections Division or visit YallVote.ms.
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SUMMARY: Deputies responded to a call about a shooting at Dave's Club in Winston County, Mississippi, where they found Steven Hunt with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen. Hunt was taken to the hospital for treatment. A suspect named Tyler Steele turned himself in and was taken into custody. He is awaiting an initial court appearance. The Winston County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case. For more news and updates, follow on Facebook.
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SUMMARY: Sheriff Jim Johnson of Lee County, Mississipi, warns residents of a phone scam where callers claim to be from the Lee County Sheriff's Department. The callers have personal information and mention warrants for missed jury duty, but the department does not make such calls asking for money. Residents are advised to hang up and not provide personal information if they receive such calls. The department urges people to be cautious and not fall for this scam. Residents are encouraged to follow the Lee County Sheriff's Office on social media for updates and news.
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SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting occurred in Gulfport, Mississippi following a call about a stabbing on Reed Avenue on May 4. According to Bailey Martin of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, an altercation between an officer and the suspect led to the shooting. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while the officer was unharmed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident and will report their findings to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
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