SUMMARY: Voters in central Mississippi, including the Delta and Gulf Coast, will return to the polls to decide two judicial races following a November 5 election that failed to produce a majority winner. Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican state senator Jenifer Branning for a seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court, and Amy St. Pe’ competes against Jennifer Schloegel for the Court of Appeals. The elections, deemed nonpartisan, have manifested partisan divides, with Kitchens supported by Democratic areas and Branning backed by Republicans. Runoffs take place Tuesday, with results to follow after polls close at 7 p.m. CT.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women (The W) has partnered with Mississippi College (MC) to provide students an accelerated pathway into the legal profession. A Memorandum of Understanding allows qualifying W students to enter MC’s Juris Doctorate program after completing 75% of their bachelor’s degree, reducing combined undergraduate and law school time by a year. This program, available in areas such as business administration and political science, will grant students their bachelor’s degree after completing one year of law school. The partnership aims to better serve Mississippi students and strengthen legal education in the state. Applications are accepted until March 31.

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SUMMARY: On November 22, 2024, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133), honoring former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn. The ceremony included Nunn and his daughter, ship sponsor Michelle Nunn, who welded their initials onto the keel plate, symbolizing its significance. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson emphasized the honor of this event and highlighted Nunn’s public service legacy. DDG 133, the fifth Flight III destroyer, features advanced technologies like the AN/SPY-6 radar and Aegis system, designed for 21st-century threats while conducting various naval operations.

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