Mississippi News
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Jim Crow-era voting law
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Mississippi Constitutional provision that prevents certain felons from voting. The provision, enacted during the Jim Crow era, was designed to disenfranchise Black voters. However, a lower court ruled that discriminatory intent was removed by two amendments passed later. The justices' decision means that the current law will remain in place. Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented from the order, noting that the court had declined to take up the issue 125 years ago. The provision continues to disproportionately affect Black residents in Mississippi.
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SUMMARY: Educators across the U.S. are facing challenges with low salaries that are failing to keep up with inflation. The National Education Association reported that on average, teachers make $69,544, with some states paying almost six figures while others pay only about $50,000. Starting teacher salaries are below levels from over a decade ago, and overall, teacher salaries have fallen by 5% due to inflation over the past 10 years. The impact of low salaries on teachers' lives is significant, but it ultimately affects the students. Efforts are being made to increase teacher salaries, but more support is needed from voters, legislators, and districts.
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SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will reach the upper 80s on Wednesday and Thursday with occasional rain and storm chances returning starting late Thursday into the weekend. Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with a UV index of 9, making it a great day for the pool. Thursday will start with more sunshine but clouds may increase by afternoon, leading to showers and storms at night. Friday and the weekend will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the low 80s and high humidity. Timing these rain events will be difficult, so it is best to stay updated on the latest forecasts.
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SUMMARY: Clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters erupted at UCLA, with violence including fistfights and fireworks being thrown. The protests were part of demands for UCLA to divest from Israel and stop the conflict with Hamas. The encampment by pro-Palestinian protesters led to barricades and clashes with counter-protesters. Police eventually intervened to quell the violence, but injuries and extent were unclear. Similar protests and confrontations have been happening at other universities across the US, with disagreements over divestment from Israel. The protests at Columbia University also escalated, leading to police intervention and clashes between protesters and law enforcement.
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