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SCOTUS denies Gunasekara’s request to run for public service commission
SUMMARY: The US Supreme Court has rejected Mandy Gunasekara's appeal to run for public service commissioner in Mississippi due to her alleged failure to meet residency requirements. Gunasekara, a former Environmental Protection Agency official under the Trump administration, had filed an emergency stay after the Mississippi Supreme Court disqualified her. Records show Gunasekara and her husband claimed property tax reductions in Washington, D.C. recently, despite her insistence that Mississippi has been her primary address since 2018. The race for public service commissioner is now between state Representative Chris Brown and Tupelo city official Tanner Newman, both Republicans.
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Mississippi legislature passes more digital-friendly method of issuing search warrants
SUMMARY: Mississippi is set to modernize its process of issuing and executing search warrants through legislation allowing electronic signatures. The bill, passed by both legislative chambers, awaits Governor Tate Reeves' approval. It permits law enforcement officers to request warrants digitally, and judges to approve them electronically. Digital affidavits can be submitted by individuals under oath. The electronic methods will have the same legal validity as traditional signatures. Security measures, like encryption and recording signature timestamps, are mandated to ensure authenticity. Upon the governor's approval, the law will take effect on July 1.
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Festival merger in Leland sets up one major event for Mississippi Delta
SUMMARY: This weekend, the Mississippi Delta will host a major festival as four events—the Mockingbird Songwriter's Music Festival, the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Festival, the Crawfish Festival, and Frog Fest—merge into a single celebration. Steve Azar, Mississippi's music and culture ambassador, is eager for the festivals to boost tourism and community spirit, dubbing it “Visit Mississippi on steroids.” The festival offers music, heritage, and family-friendly activities, including a children's playground and fishing rodeo. Award-winning songwriters will perform, and there's a high demand for spots. The event is free, but VIP tickets provide additional perks.
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Blues legend Bobby Rush to be at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi on May 23
SUMMARY: On May 23, legendary blues musician Bobby Rush will visit GRAMMY Museum Mississippi to discuss the “Highway 61: Traveling America's Music Highway” exhibit. The event, at 7 p.m., is priced at $15 for members and $25 for non-members. It features a conversation with Rush, hosted by Delta State University's Charly Abraham, followed by a performance from Rush including hits like “Chicken Heads” and “Down in Mississippi.” Emily Havens, the museum's executive director, expresses excitement over Rush sharing his expansive musical journey. Rush's recent Grammy win for Best Traditional Blues Album and his connection to Highway 61, a landmark in American blues history, spotlight his influence on American music. Tickets are available online.
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