SUMMARY: With the 2024 General Election approaching on November 5, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson urges residents to participate by voting. Emphasizing the importance of voter engagement, Watson acknowledged the numerous inquiries his office has received about the election. He highlighted efforts to increase awareness regarding election dates following feedback from clerks about public confusion. Voters are encouraged to check for any precinct changes on the day of voting using resources like YallVote.ms or by contacting local Circuit Clerks. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is November 2, 2024.

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SUMMARY: Christopher Lawrence Murray, a 31-year-old man from Crystal Springs, was sentenced to 110 months in prison on October 29 for carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Jackson. In May 2021, he and an accomplice approached the victim in her vehicle, brandished firearms, and demanded her cell phone and car keys before fleeing with her vehicle. Murray was indicted on September 6, 2023, and pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence on July 31, 2024. The case was investigated by the Jackson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Columbus Light and Water, and the Columbus Recreation Department have collaborated to enhance Propst Park in Columbus, Mississippi, with a $30,000 grant from TVA. This funding will support energy-efficient lighting and infrastructure improvements. The initiative aims to increase safety and visibility in the park, encouraging community use. Director Greg Lewis highlights the importance of these upgrades, noting that they will lead to a more welcoming environment for families. Renovations are expected to be completed by next spring, ensuring that the park is better equipped for recreational activities and gatherings.

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