SUMMARY: Terry Brooks, a 44-year-old inmate, was sentenced to 32 years in prison after escaping from Lowndes County Jail on Halloween 2023. He pleaded guilty to escape and auto burglary charges related to his jailbreak, alongside another inmate. They managed to cut a section of a window and crawl through the prison’s ventilation system. While his accomplice was quickly recaptured, Brooks attempted to steal a car before being captured three days later with assistance from law enforcement. His sentence included 12 years for the escape and auto burglary, and 20 years for unrelated cocaine possession.

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SUMMARY: As Halloween approaches, Mississippi is recognized as one of America’s spookiest states, ranking 11th in a recent study by High 5 Casino. The rankings were based on haunted attractions, horror-themed escape rooms, ghost sightings, and average haunted house ratings. Mississippi boasts 13 haunted attractions, 38 escape rooms, one ghost sighting, and an impressive haunted house rating of 9.34 out of 10, the second highest in the nation. Despite missing the top 10, it remains one of four Southeastern states in the top 15 list, alongside Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina, all known for their spooky offerings.

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SUMMARY: On November 5, Mississippi voters can cast their ballots for the White House, U.S. Senate, and House. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line by 7 p.m. can vote. Voters must bring a photo ID; otherwise, an affidavit ballot can be cast. Campaigning is prohibited within 150 feet of polling places, and ballot selfies are illegal. Absentee voting ends on November 2, with mail-in ballots due by November 5. Key races include the presidential election featuring candidates like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and Mississippi U.S. Senate and House seats. Results may be available on election night or later.

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