SUMMARY: Congress officially certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election on January 6, 2025, a stark contrast to the violent events of January 6, 2021, when his supporters stormed the Capitol. This year, proceedings unfolded without unrest, amid heavy security and a significant snowstorm. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the ceremony, which included applause from both parties despite Trump’s contentious return to power. The election results were accepted, and changes to the Electoral Count Act aimed to prevent previous objections. Critics warn that Trump’s clearance for pardons raises concerns about democracy’s health in America.

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Mississippi’s 2025 legislative session begins on January 7. With a Republican supermajority, lawmakers will tackle various issues including Medicaid expansion, which may face opposition from Governor Reeves, and restoring the ballot initiative process. Tax cuts are also a priority, with efforts to reduce income tax and lower sales tax on groceries. Lawmakers will address redistricting, school choice, and voter rights restoration. Parole reform and public employee retirement system issues are also on the table. Additionally, mobile sports betting and a potential casino in Jackson are under consideration for economic growth. Key issues will likely continue to evolve throughout the session.

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Jordan Leah Sullivan, 32, of Louisville, changed her plea to guilty after initially pleading not guilty to charges of aggravated DUI in the fatal crash that killed Canton teacher Tyra Small-Jackson on June 22, 2024. Sullivan, allegedly drunk, crashed into Small-Jackson’s car on Interstate 55, resulting in her death. Sullivan had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. Small-Jackson, a 23-year veteran educator, had been named Teacher of the Year. Sullivan, with a criminal history, faces a recommended 20-year sentence, following her guilty plea before her February trial.

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