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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi’s US House primary runoff
SUMMARY: Ron Eller and Andrew Scott Smith, both Republicans, will face off in a runoff election on April 2 for a chance to challenge the 16-term Democrat Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District. Eller, a military veteran and physician assistant, received approximately 47% of votes in the initial primary, while Smith, with a background in commercial real estate and pumpkin farming, garnered about 36%. Each candidate promotes distinct policy platforms: Eller’s E-3 Plan focuses on education, economics, and energy, while Smith’s 10 Rs agenda starts with restoring economic dominance and concludes with dismantling the deep state. They also differ on border security solutions. Turnout for the runoff election is expected to be lower than the primary which saw about 36,000 votes cast. Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and has held the seat since 1993.
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Southern Miss men’s basketball beats Marshall to open Sun Belt play
SUMMARY: The Southern Miss men’s basketball team secured a 68-66 win over Marshall in their Sun Belt opener, aided by a strong crowd of over 3,200 fans at Reed Green Coliseum. Despite Marshall keeping the game close, the Golden Eagles led at halftime and never trailed in the second half. Denijay Harris led with 29 points and 10 rebounds, sealing the victory with the final four points. Southern Miss capitalized on 12 turnovers from Marshall, scoring 15 points off them. Coach Jay Ladner praised his team’s defensive stops and execution, noting the win was their first over Marshall in the Sun Belt.
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Free gift or not? Mississippi police warn of ‘brushing’ scam during holiday season
SUMMARY: Mississippi police are warning about a holiday scam called “brushing,” which is becoming more prevalent as package deliveries rise in December. This scam involves recipients receiving unexpected packages accompanied by a QR code that claims to reveal the sender’s identity. Scanning this QR code can compromise personal information, leading to potential theft. Victims may receive items with little to no information about the sender, including claims related to Amazon. Officials advise against scanning any unfamiliar QR codes and recommend reporting such packages. Awareness is key to protecting personal data this holiday season, according to police.
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Government shutdown averted just after deadline as Congress passes stop-gap bill
SUMMARY: As the government shutdown deadline approached, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill early Saturday to temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, excluding President-elect Donald Trump’s debt ceiling demands. The House overwhelmingly approved the bill, which funds the government through March 14 and includes disaster assistance. Trump had insisted on a debt ceiling increase, threatening a shutdown, but GOP leadership opted for a compromise with Democrats. The outcome raises questions about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s future amidst GOP dissent. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill, averting a shutdown that could affect millions, especially during the holiday season.
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