SUMMARY: A runoff has been set for the contested race for District 5, Position 2 on the Mississippi Court of Appeals, with Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel as the two candidates. St. Pe’ leads with 35.2% of the votes, while Schloegel has 33.1%, requiring a candidate to secure over 50% to win outright. The runoff will occur on November 26, with in-person absentee voting starting on November 16. Both candidates bring significant judicial experience, while the third candidate, Ian Baker, has opted not to endorse either of them. The election follows the decision of Judge Joel Smith not to seek reelection.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Treasury’s Unclaimed Money Division will send over $1 million in checks to approximately 4,000 residents as part of a proactive effort to return uncashed state-issued checks, like tax refunds and paychecks. State Treasurer David McRae encourages Mississippians to check the treasury’s database for unclaimed funds, emphasizing that this money belongs to the rightful owners. His office has returned a record $100 million in unclaimed money over the past five years. Residents can inquire about the program at (601)359-3600 or unclaimed@treasury.ms.gov and are advised to cash their checks promptly to avoid expiration.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State and No. 25 Ole Miss both improved to 3-0 with wins on Tuesday. Mississippi State defeated Southeastern Louisiana 80-59, with Josh Hubbard scoring 23 points, including 50% from three-point range. Despite a close first half, the Bulldogs dominated the second half, outscoring the Lions 40-22. Ole Miss won 64-54 over South Alabama, led by Sean Pedulla’s career-high 27 points in the absence of Matthew Murrell. Jaemyn Brakefield added 14 points, going perfect from the field. Both teams will play again this weekend, with Mississippi State facing Utah and Ole Miss taking on Colorado State.

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