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Mississippi general election 2023: What to know before heading to the polls

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1 year ago

November 1, 2023

www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-11-01 09:44:27

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s General Election Day is approaching, and Secretary of State Michael Watson has provided reminders for voters. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is November 4, while mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 7 and received by November 15. Voters who cast an affidavit ballot due to voter ID requirements must present an acceptable form of photo ID by November 15. Voters are required to show photo identification at the polls, but those without acceptable ID can cast an affidavit ballot. Campaigning within 150 feet of a polling place entrance is prohibited. Camera phones are not allowed inside polling places. As of Monday, 36,000 absentee ballots have been requested in Mississippi. In-person voting will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and voters in line at closing time are entitled to cast a ballot. Problems at the polls will be referred to the authorities for investigation. The My Election Day resource provides personalized election information and tracking for absentee and affidavit ballots.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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Local tax referendums will join elections on some Mississippi ballots

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8 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 16:15:00

SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, voters are preparing and deciding on proposed tax referendums. In George County, residents can vote on a new sales tax to fund the “Pennies for Parks” program, aimed at enhancing youth sports facilities. This initiative includes a one-cent sales tax on restaurants and a three percent tax on hotels, with plans already in place for new soccer fields. Meanwhile, Ridgeland voters will consider a sales tax increase to expand Freedom Ridge Park, adding various recreational facilities. Both referendums highlight local investment in community sports and recreational development.

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Mississippi casino shuts doors due to ‘computer glitch’

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November 4, 2024

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-11-04 14:16:00

SUMMARY: Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez closed on Friday due to a technical issue linked to its parent company, Saratoga Holdings. As of three days later, the casino remains shut, with security barring access. The issue has also affected Saratoga’s other casinos in New York and Colorado. Amy Brannigan, the company’s marketing director, confirmed they are working to resolve the problem but did not provide a timeline for reopening. Some social media comments expressed skepticism about the nature of the closure, despite the company’s insistence that it involves only IT problems. The casino was taken over by Saratoga in October 2022.

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