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Favre appeals lawsuit decision
SUMMARY: NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is embroiled in a legal battle over defamation with fellow football great Shannon Sharpe. Favre’s lawyers argue that his defamation lawsuit, dismissed by a lower court, should be reinstated. They claim Sharpe accused Favre of theft related to a $77 million Mississippi welfare scandal, despite Favre not being charged with a crime. Sharpe’s attorney contends that his comments were opinions based on news reports. Favre’s defense attorney states that Favre is protecting his reputation, which has economic value. Proving defamation is challenging, as it hinges on whether a reasonable person would deem Sharpe’s statements as literal accusations of theft.
Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
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Man charged following attack on Lowndes County jailer
SUMMARY: Thomas Richards, an inmate with a record that includes petty larceny, drug, and weapons charges, has been charged with assaulting a Louns County Sheriff’s deputy. The incident occurred when Richards was being transported back to jail from court after receiving his sentence on the initial charges. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins confirmed the assault. Following the new charge, Richards has been assigned a bond of $100,000.
The Lowndes County sheriff confirmed a man has been charged for allegedly attacking a jailer.
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Mississippiโs sample election ballot for 2024 revealed
SUMMARY: The ballot for Mississippi’s November general election includes nine presidential candidates: the Democratic and Republican nominees, along with four Independents, and candidates from the Libertarian, Green, and Mississippi Constitution parties. Secretary of State Michael Watson emphasized that the State Board of Election Commissioners adhered to Mississippi law by prioritizing political party nominees, arranging them alphabetically by last name. Independent candidates are listed in the same alphabetical order, providing voters with a diverse array of options for their presidential choice.
The sample ballot for the upcoming 2024 election in Mississippi has been revealed.
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Search crews spent Monday working to find missing swimmer in Lee County
SUMMARY: The search for a missing swimmer in Lee County has transitioned from a rescue to a recovery mission. Sheriff Jim Johnson indicated that it is unlikely 37-year-old Josh Mallet, who disappeared while trying to swim across 20M Creek, is still alive. Mallet went missing near the County Road 2578 bridge on Sunday. Rescue teams searched the swollen creek by boat, but efforts shifted focus as the situation grew grim. Dozens have participated in the search, and crews left the water after an extensive afternoon effort. Updates on the investigation are expected later today.
The search continues for a missing swimmer in northern Lee County.
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