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AG Fitch sues 2 companies for making 1,000 unauthorized calls in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed lawsuits against The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation and NaturaLawn of America for making unauthorized calls to residents on the state’s “Do Not Call” registry. The lawsuit alleges that the companies violated the Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act. The recently-implemented House Bill 1225 transferred authority for state telemarketing laws from the public service commission to the AG’s office, making it the sole enforcement agency for investigating and prosecuting violators. Fitch urged residents who received calls from the companies to report them and help hold the violators accountable. The lawsuit is ongoing.
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Municipal primaries: Jackson Democrats head to runoff as suburbs gets answers
SUMMARY: Polls closed in Mississippi on Tuesday, revealing a shift in support for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who garnered only 16.8% in the Democratic primary, down from nearly 70% in 2021. State Sen. John Horhn led with 48.4%, triggering a runoff on April 22. Lumumba, facing a federal bribery indictment, insists he’s a victim of political prosecution. In city council races, new candidates will emerge following the decision of councilman Aaron Banks not to seek reelection. Suburban elections included Kathy Smith winning Flowood’s mayoral primary, while incumbents in Brandon, Pearl, and Ridgeland faced no challengers.
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Former Mississippi State standout Jake Mangum makes MLB debut
SUMMARY: Former Mississippi State outfielder Jake Mangum fulfilled a childhood dream by making his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays after five years in the minor leagues. He was notified of his promotion from the Durham Bulls and started as the right fielder against the Colorado Rockies. In his debut, Mangum had four plate appearances and reached base once via a walk as the Rays won 6-2. His parents attended the game, celebrating their anniversary, while Mangum reflected on his journey, expressing gratitude for the support he received. A standout in college, he was drafted by the Mets in 2019.
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‘Shoutout to Laurel and my mother’: Mississippian stars in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’
SUMMARY: Parker Posey plays Victoria Ratliff, a Southern matriarch in HBO’s The White Lotus, drawing on her Southern roots for the role. Born in Maryland and raised in Louisiana and Mississippi, Posey attended R.H. Watkins High School in Laurel, where her mother still resides. In interviews, she shared how her upbringing influenced her character’s long accent and personality, inspired by wealthy Southerners and theatrical influences like Tennessee Williams. Recognized as the “Queen of the Indies” following her work in films like Dazed and Confused, Posey continues to shine in her role on The White Lotus, airing Sundays on HBO.
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