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Lines of voters spotted in Hinds County one week from Election Day
SUMMARY: Hinds County is preparing for the upcoming November 5th general election by ensuring sufficient ballot supply to avoid previous shortages. The election commission has ordered enough ballots for every registered voter amid long lines for absentee voting, with over 8,700 ballots already cast. Voters, particularly the elderly, are actively participating, driven mainly by concerns over the economy. Rankin County has reported significant absentee voting as well, particularly among those with valid excuses. The staff is making final preparations, including clear signage for polling locations due to precinct changes, as they gear up for a smooth election process.
Lines of voters spotted in Hinds County one week from Election Day
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Macon enacts Halloween curfew
SUMMARY: In the city of Mon, a Halloween curfew starting at 8:00 PM aims to enhance safety for trick-or-treaters and candy distributors. The police chief emphasizes the importance of having children off the streets by that time due to increasing darkness and distracted driving. Parents and kids must return home, while those handing out candy must stop distribution as well. This curfew has been in place for several years, with additional patrols planned for Halloween night to ensure safety for all participants. The police department wants to protect both pedestrians and drivers in the community.
There’s an 8 p.m. curfew in Macon on Halloween.
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10/29- Rain chances are higher for Halloween
SUMMARY: This week‘s weather shows generally pleasant conditions with some spotty showers expected in southern areas. A system from the Rockies will approach, bringing a cold front and a higher likelihood of rain and storms on Halloween. Although the risk for severe weather is mainly forested areas, some isolated strong storms might occur. Wednesday will start sunny but will see scattered showers later. Halloween could be wet, especially during prime trick-or-treating hours. Rainfall amounts could reach an inch in some areas. The tropics may develop in the Caribbean but are not expected to threaten the mainland U.S.
10/29- Rain chances are higher for Halloween
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Jackson police investigating homicide after body recovered near train tracks
SUMMARY: Around noon, a body was discovered on North State Street near Woodway Drive in Troy, identified as 21-year-old Omar Drake from Brandon. Numerous JPD cruisers, Capitol Police‘s crime scene unit, Jackson Fire, and AMR ambulance responded to the scene, where a Canadian National train was halted. JPD has classified the case as a homicide, noting that Drake suffered trauma to his upper body. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Jackson police investigating homicide after body recovered near train tracks
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