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Court says Jim Crow-era felony voting ban in Mississippi can be altered by lawmakers, not judges
SUMMARY: A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi legislators must decide on changes to the state’s practice of disenfranchising felons, a practice rooted in the Jim Crow era. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ majority cited a 1974 Supreme Court ruling upholding such disenfranchisement laws. Dissenters argued the practice is cruel and unusual punishment. Tens of thousands in Mississippi are disenfranchised, predominantly Black individuals. Efforts to restore voting rights face legislative hurdles, though a recent proposal for automatic restoration was blocked. The case underscores ongoing tensions over voting rights and racial discrimination in the state’s legal framework.
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SUMMARY: Ahead of the 2025 SEC baseball season, Mississippi State’s Hunter Hines and Ole Miss’ Hunter Elliot were recognized for their anticipated impact. Hines, a senior first baseman, earned First Team All-SEC honors after a standout 2024 season with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs. Elliot, a left-handed pitcher, was named to the Preseason Second Team despite missing two years due to injury, having impressed in 2022 during Ole Miss’ national title run. Mississippi State is ranked 9th, while Ole Miss is 15th in the SEC preseason rankings, reflecting the league’s competitive challenges.
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Human remains found in Carroll County confirmed to be those of missing Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee
SUMMARY: Human remains discovered by hunters in Carroll County have been confirmed to belong to Jimmie “Jay” Lee, a former Ole Miss student missing since July 8, 2022. A necklace with Lee’s name was found at the site. Authorities arrested Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington, Jr. shortly after Lee’s disappearance, accusing him of murder linked to their alleged romantic relationship. A mistrial occurred due to a jury’s indecision, with one juror reluctant to convict without a body. With Lee’s remains now identified, a retrial is expected, potentially complicating the defense’s claims of Herrington’s innocence. Lee’s parents had previously declared him legally dead.
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SUMMARY: As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, retailers in Mississippi are preparing with essential gameday foods. A recent study by The Sports Geek highlights that, unlike the national trend towards wings and pizza, Mississippians favor burgers as their top snack choice for the big game. Other popular snacks include chicken wings, chips and dip, ribs, and corn dogs. Surprisingly, pizza isn’t among the favorites. The study also revealed Mississippians’ most searched dips, with ranch dressing topping the list, followed by queso and French onion. Super Bowl LIX features the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Kansas City Chiefs, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. CT.
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