SUMMARY: As election season intensifies in Mississippi, a Cygnal survey reveals that economic issues dominate voters’ concerns. Conducted in late August, the survey highlights inflation, the economy, and the cost of living as top priorities, with tax policies closely trailing. Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann have differing tax reduction proposals, focusing on eliminating state income tax versus lowering sales tax on groceries, respectively. Healthcare also ranks high, especially amid Mississippi’s ongoing hospital crisis and high maternal and infant mortality rates. House Speaker Jason White emphasized the need for data-driven legislative decisions to address these issues.

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SUMMARY: Perry Central High School was evacuated as emergency responders addressed a possible forest fire near U.S. Highway 98. Reports of heavy smoke in the area prompted local authorities to investigate after a report around 8 a.m. Consequently, the school transitioned to virtual learning for the day; student drivers were sent home, and buses transported others. Perry County Emergency Management officials were present to manage traffic and ensure safe student departures. The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned that smoke could impair visibility, urging motorists to slow down and drive carefully.

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SUMMARY: This October, Mississippi artist Lanny Helton is captivating horror enthusiasts with his dioramas of iconic film settings, including homes from “Psycho,” “Halloween,” and “The Amityville Horror.” Initially inspired by childhood projects and a long-lost replica of Nancy’s house from “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” Helton rekindled his passion as an adult after winning “best in show” at a comic con with a Power Loader suit. His company, Frightful Facades, specializes in recreating detailed movie replicas for global fans and plans to open a storefront in New Orleans. Custom orders can be placed on his website.

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