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Democrat Bennie Thompson wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District
SUMMARY: Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson has been reelected to represent Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican opponent Ron Eller, a military veteran and physician assistant. Thompson has a long political history, previously serving as Bolton mayor and Hinds County supervisor before winning his House seat in 1993. He is the only Democrat in Mississippi’s congressional delegation and has served as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, currently holding the position of ranking member. Thompson also chaired the committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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SUMMARY: The upcoming presidential election marks the first since the pandemic. The 2020 election saw record-high voter turnout, largely due to COVID-19, with significant use of mail-in ballots and early voting, as noted by Dr. Brian Shoup from MSU. In Mississippi, the turnout rate was 60.2%. Shoup attributes higher turnout to the political affiliation becoming a stronger part of individuals’ identities and suggests social media‘s role in engaging younger voters. Early voting has increased, although legal changes may delay counting those votes. In contrast, turnout was lower in the 2016 election.
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SUMMARY: Vicksburg police arrested and charged Daron Evans, 28, and Elizabeth Rader, 23, following a domestic violence incident on November 2. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. near Indiana Avenue and Churchill Drive. After a thorough investigation, both individuals were charged with aggravated assault domestic violence, with Evans’ bond set at $250,000 and Rader’s at $75,000. They appeared in court on November 4. These arrests highlight ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence in the community.
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SUMMARY: De’Anthony RaShad Smith, a 27-year-old man from Vicksburg, was convicted of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Rankin County, Mississippi. Smith, who previously faced a conviction for aggravated robbery in Texas, pleaded guilty after robbing a Dollar General store on September 8, 2023. He was sentenced to 45 years for armed robbery, five years for conspiracy, and ten years for firearm possession. Surveillance footage captured the robbery, and police apprehended him shortly after with the stolen money and weapon.
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