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Charges still stand against Democratic party leader, Tupelo Councilwoman

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2 years ago

June 28, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2023-06-28 16:13:25

SUMMARY: A judge has denied a motion to dismiss charges against a Democrat party leader and Tupelo City Councilwoman accused of violating state election law. Councilwoman Nettie Davis and Pastor Charles Penson are charged with proposing or conducting an unlawful lottery as a voting incentive. Davis was recorded asking for donations for a raffle that would award cash to voters. Penson’s charges stem from a social media post where he and other ministers offered money to encourage people to vote. The charges are misdemeanors, but if Davis is convicted, she would have to resign from her council seat. A jury trial is set for August 12.

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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1 week ago

January 19, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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2 weeks ago

January 17, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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Biden to address the nation days before Trump's inauguration

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2 weeks ago

January 15, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-15 10:43:00

SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.

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