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Mississippi seeks new court hearing to revive its permanent stripping of some felons’ voting rights

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2023-08-18 14:27:19

SUMMARY: Mississippi has asked for a new hearing by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider a ruling that struck down the ‘s practice of permanently stripping rights from certain felons. The voting ban, which is part of the state’s constitution, was blocked in August, but Mississippi is now asking for the ruling to be reversed. The state argues that the ruling conflicts with Supreme Court precedent and rulings in other circuit courts. If the ruling stands, tens of thousands of people could regain voting rights, potentially in time for the November general election.

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Mississippi student found with pellet gun at bus stop

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-19 10:50:25

SUMMARY: On September 18, a student from South Park Elementary in Vicksburg, Mississippi, who was already suspended, was found with a pellet gun at a bus stop. from the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) reported that no were harmed during the incident and that local authorities were alerted. The identity of the student has not been disclosed. The situation underscores concerns regarding safety in schools and at school-related locations.

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School bus crash reported in Lowndes County

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www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2024-09-19 10:33:36

SUMMARY: In Lowndes County, Mississippi, another school bus was rear-ended on September 19, marking the third incident involving school buses this academic year. The latest crash occurred at a stop sign at Stadium and Yorkville Road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Earlier incidents included a bus being rear-ended in August by an allegedly intoxicated driver and another collision on Highway 69 South where a bus and car side-swiped each other. Thankfully, there were no -threatening injuries from any of these , according to local .

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Pedestrian killed on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-19 08:51:31

SUMMARY: A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in , Mississippi, on September 18, around 8:00 p.m. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard as the 42-year-old victim attempted to cross the road. He was hit by a white 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the driver was interviewed at the scene, but it remains unclear whether charges will be filed. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

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