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Mississippi insurance commissioner asking position be changed from elected to appointed
SUMMARY: Mike Chaney, Mississippi’s elected insurance commissioner, is advocating for a shift from an elected to an appointed position, joining most states in this practice. Chaney, a Republican in office since 2007, believes campaign financing and regulating insurance companies create conflicts of interest. He has raised significant funds from the insurance industry during his tenure, leading to criticism. With his political career nearing its end, Chaney aims to prevent future commissioners from being influenced by insurance companies in elections. He plans to push for legislation during the upcoming 2025 session to facilitate this change in governance.
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SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that a chicken flock from a commercial breeder in Greene County, Mississippi, has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). The Mississippi Board of Animal Health noted that the poultry poses no food safety risk when handled and cooked correctly. The affected premises are quarantined, and the flock has been depopulated to prevent disease spread, with no birds entering the food system. This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Mississippi’s commercial poultry since spring 2023. Bird flu has been detected in migratory waterfowl, and poultry owners are urged to enhance biosecurity measures.
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SUMMARY: The Southern Miss men’s basketball team secured a 68-66 win over Marshall in their Sun Belt opener, aided by a strong crowd of over 3,200 fans at Reed Green Coliseum. Despite Marshall keeping the game close, the Golden Eagles led at halftime and never trailed in the second half. Denijay Harris led with 29 points and 10 rebounds, sealing the victory with the final four points. Southern Miss capitalized on 12 turnovers from Marshall, scoring 15 points off them. Coach Jay Ladner praised his team’s defensive stops and execution, noting the win was their first over Marshall in the Sun Belt.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi police are warning about a holiday scam called “brushing,” which is becoming more prevalent as package deliveries rise in December. This scam involves recipients receiving unexpected packages accompanied by a QR code that claims to reveal the sender’s identity. Scanning this QR code can compromise personal information, leading to potential theft. Victims may receive items with little to no information about the sender, including claims related to Amazon. Officials advise against scanning any unfamiliar QR codes and recommend reporting such packages. Awareness is key to protecting personal data this holiday season, according to police.
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