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Cheikh Taylor elected to first full term as Mississippi Democratic Party chair
SUMMARY: State Rep. Cheikh Taylor has been elected to a full term as chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party after serving on an interim basis since last summer. Taylor secured his position with 51 votes against 14 for challenger Wil Colom. Mississippi Democrats are undergoing transformation following losses in the 2023 general elections. Jacqueline Amos praised Taylor’s leadership during tough times, hoping for better days ahead. One of Taylor’s immediate goals is to highlight voter rights and access at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Taylor, representing House District 38, will serve as chairman until 2028, aiming to push Mississippi’s political landscape towards Democratic gains.
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Bird flu confirmed in flock of Greene County chickens
SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that a chicken flock from a commercial breeder in Greene County, Mississippi, has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). The Mississippi Board of Animal Health noted that the poultry poses no food safety risk when handled and cooked correctly. The affected premises are quarantined, and the flock has been depopulated to prevent disease spread, with no birds entering the food system. This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Mississippi’s commercial poultry since spring 2023. Bird flu has been detected in migratory waterfowl, and poultry owners are urged to enhance biosecurity measures.
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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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