SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court runoff between incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens and challenger state Sen. Jenifer Branning remained unresolved late Tuesday night, with Branning leading by a narrow margin of 518 votes (0.44 percentage points) as most votes were reported. The outcome could take days due to outstanding absentee and affidavit ballots. Kitchens, who has served on the court for two terms, boasts significant legal experience, while Branning positions herself as a “constitutional conservative.” In another race, Amy St. Pe’ won a seat on the state’s second-highest court decisively against Jennifer Schloegel.

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SUMMARY: Amy St. Pe’ won the District 5, Position 2 Mississippi Court of Appeals seat in a decisive victory. In the November 5 general election, she secured a runoff spot with 35.2% of the votes, competing against Jennifer Schloegel and Ian Baker. St. Pe’ solidified her win in the runoff, leading by over 20 points shortly after polls closed, and the race was confirmed with 94% of votes counted. She brings three years of judicial experience, having been appointed Gautier’s municipal judge in 2021, and served as Moss Point city attorney for over 16 years. This seat became available after Judge Joel Smith’s decision not to seek reelection.

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SUMMARY: The Ole Miss football team’s chances of making the College Football Playoff are severely diminished following a 24-17 loss to unranked Florida, marking their third defeat this season. Ranked No. 13, Ole Miss struggled with turnovers and red zone inefficiencies, converting just three of 14 third-down attempts. Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 323 yards but made critical mistakes late in the game. Despite setbacks, including the absence of starting running back Henry Parrish Jr., the Rebels cling to playoff hope. They must win the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State and rely on several key upsets to remain in contention.

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