SUMMARY: Mississippi voters are returning to the polls on November 26 for runoff elections in two judicial races where no candidate achieved the required majority. In the Supreme Court District 1 race, incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens faces GOP state Sen. Jenifer Branning after neither received over 50% in the general election. Similarly, in the Court of Appeals District 5 runoff, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel will compete following a close primary. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must bring photo ID. Absentee voting is no longer available, and past runoff turnout has historically decreased significantly.

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SUMMARY: Jackson State University’s football team, led by coach T.C. Taylor, is preparing for the SWAC championship against Southern University on December 7. Ranked No. 15 nationally, the Tigers boast a 10-2 record, going undefeated in SWAC play. Taylor, a former JSU quarterback, is a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, recognizing the top FCS coach, with winners announced December 5. Freshman Travis Terrell, Jr., excelling in rushing and returns, is a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award for the nation’s top FCS freshman. Both awards will be presented at the FCS National Awards Banquet on January 4 in Texas.

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SUMMARY: Burford Electric Service, a family-owned business from Mississippi, is expanding in Columbus with a $3.55 million investment. Established in 1959, the company specializes in electromechanical repair for the southeastern U.S. The expansion includes a 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility with increased crane capacity, creating 14 new jobs over the next five years. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the positive impact of Mississippi’s business climate on local companies. The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the project through the Mississippi Flexibility Tax Incentive, along with contributions from Lowndes County and Columbus.

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