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Here’s what you should know for Mississippi’s primary on March 12

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-03-11 10:18:36

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s Presidential Primary Election Day is on March 12th, featuring offices like President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. can vote. Issues at the polls will be reported to authorities. Deadlines include in-person absentee voting on March 9, mail-in absentee ballots postmarked by March 12, and affidavits requiring photo IDs by March 19. Voters must show photo ID, no campaigning within 150 feet of polling places, and no loitering within 30 feet. The Secretary of State’s Office will only release certified election results. For election questions, contact the Elections Division.

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Families visit DC crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-02 12:56:00

SUMMARY: On February 1, 2025, families of the victims from the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided on January 29, killing all 67 aboard, including figure skaters and hunters. Federal investigators are examining conflicting altitude data from the flight and helicopter, while the NTSB continues to gather information. The crash occurred in busy airspace and raises concerns about air traffic control staffing. Recovery efforts continue, with 42 bodies recovered. The incident remains under investigation, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.

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All aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Chen – 2025-01-30 05:24:00

SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.

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

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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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