SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) has partnered with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Law to create a 3+3 Accelerated Law Degree program, allowing MSU students to enter Ole Miss’s Juris Doctor program before completing their undergraduate degree. This agreement, signed recently, aims to enhance opportunities for prospective attorneys in Mississippi. Eligible students must fulfill academic and application requirements and complete three-fourths of their undergraduate coursework. Ole Miss will also waive application fees for MSU applicants. The program is set to begin in 2025, complementing MSU’s existing partnership with the Mississippi College School of Law.

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SUMMARY: Incumbent Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens faces a runoff against state Sen. Jenifer Branning after a contentious election where Branning received 41.8% of the vote compared to Kitchens’ 35.6%. Branning, a Republican with 20 years of legal experience, emphasizes constitutional conservatism and fair rulings. Contrarily, Kitchens, seeking his third term, stresses a nonpartisan approach and the adaptability of the constitution. Both candidates highlight their qualifications, with Kitchens’ extensive judiciary experience contrasting Branning’s legislative background. They agree on the significance of voter turnout as the election approaches on November 26.

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SUMMARY: Attorneys are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era law that disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent offenses like forgery and timber theft. Most affected individuals lose their voting rights for life, with limited options for restoration. The appeal argues that this severe disenfranchisement scheme is unconstitutional and disproportionately impacts Black residents. Since 1994, nearly 50,000 people have lost voting rights in Mississippi, with a significant portion completing their sentences. The current case challenges a July ruling from the conservative 5th Circuit, emphasizing the need for judicial intervention in altering these laws.

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