SUMMARY: Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi, remains closed as the city addresses 22 fire code violations, with a deadline set for September 24. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba noted that HVAC chillers were recently delivered and assured that the Jackson Fire Department would assist in resolving these issues. The facility was previously closed due to mold after HVAC malfunctions were discovered. Lumumba emphasized the need for increased revenue to maintain the aging venue, which also requires renovations to its elevators and escalators before reopening. The state Fire Marshal’s office is collaborating with the city on these corrections.

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SUMMARY: Brady Dean, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps recruiter, was arrested in Tupelo, Mississippi, on charges of sexual assault involving a minor. The investigation began after a report was made on September 5, alleging that Dean had sexual contact with a 17-year-old victim, with claims of alcohol consumption during the relationship. Authorities have not confirmed the details of the allegations. Dean is currently being held without bond as the case progresses.

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SUMMARY: Absentee ballots are now available at county Circuit Clerk’s offices in Mississippi for the November General Election. Eligible individuals can obtain their ballots and may track them via the Mississippi Secretary of State‘s website. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is November 2, while mail-in ballots must be postmarked by November 5. Voter registration applications are due by October 7. For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to follow local news on social media.

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