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Political expert explains how elections are properly managed
SUMMARY: Voting is closing soon in Columbus, Mississippi and the turnout has been strong at most precincts, with polls closing at 7 p.m. Absentee ballots have the potential to impact the results of the election as they can cause some tension in local politics, and may not be counted until days after polls closed. Dr. Brian Anderson, a political science professor, explains that election officials need to efficiently manage the voting process and certify individual absentee ballots to mitigate potential doubt in a close race. WCBI will provide election coverage throughout the night, available on Facebook Live and their webpage.
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SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi, has been selected as the host city for the National Folk Festival from 2025 to 2027, outshining 42 other cities in the nation. This prestigious event is the longest-running traditional arts festival in the U.S., featuring a free, three-day, outdoor celebration of music, dance, and traditional arts. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba expressed excitement about the honor, highlighting Mississippi's rich musical heritage. The festival is expected to attract over 330,000 visitors, generating more than $60 million in economic impact. Held in November, the festival will feature multiple stages, a dance pavilion, traditional crafts, diverse foods, and folklore activities.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Antoine Carr's conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Jackson rapper Lonnie Taylor, known as Lil Lonnie. Carr's appeal, which claimed prosecutorial misconduct, was rejected, with the court finding no reversible error. The conviction stems from an April 2018 shooting where Taylor was found shot in a vehicle. Carr, along with Monya Davis and Marshun Carr, were arrested in Texas. Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was sentenced to 18 years. The shooting took place on April 19, 2018, in Jackson, Mississippi.
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SUMMARY: East Webster baseball triumphed over West Marion 12-6 in game one of the 3A championship series. Despite falling behind 6-3 after a tough fourth inning, East Webster rallied with nine unanswered runs for the win. Wolverines' head coach Blake Hutchison attributed the victory to a team effort and noted their strong response to adversity. With this win, East Webster remains undefeated in the playoffs and is now one win away from securing their fourth state title. They will play game two at 1 p.m. on Thursday.
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