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David Buys named Interim Head of Campus for MSU Meridian
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University Meridian has appointed Dr. David B as the interim administrative head of its Campus, which includes the College Park and downtown Raleigh Center campuses. Dr. B, a Mississippi native, is a seasoned administrator with experience in Modern Health Sciences and Outreach. He currently serves as the state health specialist for MSU Extension, overseeing research-based public health education across Mississippi’s 82 counties with over $16 million in federal funding. He succeeds Dr. Terry Dale Cruz, who held the position for eight and a half years, with no official reason provided for Cruz’s departure.
MSU Meridian has announced Dr. David Buys as the school’s Interim Administrative Head of Campus, replacing Dr. Terry Dale Cruse.
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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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