SUMMARY: In a tragic shooting in Tupelo, Mississippi, 42-year-old Stacie Hurst was fatally injured. Her body is undergoing autopsy at the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Police arrested 20-year-old Rodricus Hurst Jr., a family member of the victim, and he has been charged with first-degree murder. He was denied bond during a court hearing on Friday. Officers responded to a medical call at around 9 a.m. and found Hurst non-compliant in the street. Inside the home, they discovered Stacie Hurst with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations are ongoing.

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SUMMARY: The Lee County Circuit Clerk’s office in Tupelo, Mississippi, is providing tips to facilitate absentee voting, which started in September and has seen a surge in activity. Camille Roberts Dulaney advises that voters must sign an affidavit to vote absentee and bring a photo ID. Absentee ballots are secured until election night for counting. Voters may need to wait between 45 minutes to an hour at the office. It’s crucial for voters to update their registration if they have changed addresses, and more information can be found at the Mississippi Secretary of State‘s website.

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SUMMARY: Emergency healthcare in Pickens County, Alabama, has faced serious challenges since the local hospital closed in March 2020, leading to delayed medical help and even patient deaths. Despite establishing a 24-hour ambulance service and a 16-hour emergency service, the county’s situation worsened with the recent decision to operate only one 24-hour ambulance starting October 25. This change, attributed to funding issues, has raised concerns among local leaders about increased response times and reliance on neighboring counties for assistance. Mayor Mickey Walker suggests potential funding solutions, including a public vote on adding fees to car tags, to improve the situation.

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