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Impending worker strike not expected to impact Mississippi port
SUMMARY: Union dock workers are preparing for a significant strike affecting East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports due to stalled negotiations over wage increases. The International Longshoremen’s Association is demanding a 77% pay hike over six years, while the United States Maritime Alliance has offered a 40% raise. The Port of Pascagoula in Mississippi, however, reports that operations will continue unaffected thanks to a mix of union and non-union labor. Without intervention from the Biden administration, the potential strike could disrupt the economy, impacting supply chains for essential goods like fresh fruit and coffee, as retailers brace for delays.
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SUMMARY: Two Mississippi players, Cooper Pratt and K.C. Hunt, have received accolades from the Milwaukee Brewers as part of the Robin Yount Performance Awards. Pratt, a sixth-round pick in 2023, was named co-Minor League Player of the Year after a strong season with stats including a .277 batting average, 15 doubles, 8 home runs, and 27 stolen bases. Hunt, a former Mississippi State pitcher, was co-Minor League Pitcher of the Year, boasting an 8-3 record and 2.03 ERA. Pratt and Hunt are now ranked as the No. 2 and No. 29 prospects in the Brewers’ system, respectively.
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SUMMARY: A Hernando school resource officer, Hosie Porter, has been arrested and charged with sexual battery and rape. The allegation involves an adult victim, and there are no indications that a child was harmed. The incident reportedly occurred while Porter was on duty. Following the report, police alerted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which will handle the case. Initially placed on administrative leave, Porter has since resigned from the police department. The DeSoto County District Attorney, Matthew Barton, is overseeing the investigation into the allegations against him.
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SUMMARY: With Election Day approaching, the only vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz is set for October 1 at 8 p.m. CT in New York City. A recent poll indicates that around 16% of Americans are undecided, highlighting the importance of this debate. Hosted by CBS News and moderated by Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, the 90-minute debate will cover topics like abortion rights, economic outlook, and immigration. Both candidates are relative newcomers, with Walz serving as Minnesota’s governor and Vance as Ohio’s U.S. senator since January 2023, and both are military veterans.
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