SUMMARY: With Election Day approaching, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson assures voters of the state’s election integrity, emphasizing that voter fraud is rare. Despite nationwide concerns about election interference, Watson highlights the safeguards in place, such as a dual-verification process and a state ban on ballot harvesting. He advises voters to check local election data through his office’s website. Additionally, U.S. Attorney Todd Gee stresses the importance of a fair voting process and encourages the reporting of any fraud concerns. The FBI will be available to address allegations of election abuses on Election Day.

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SUMMARY: Carly Madison Gregg, a 15-year-old from Rankin County, was convicted of murdering her mother and attempted murder of her stepfather, receiving two life sentences without parole. Her defense team has filed an appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court, arguing that crucial witness testimonies were improperly excluded, compromising her right to a fair trial. They also claim new evidence could alter the verdict. Prosecutors assert that the trial was fair and the verdict correct. The outcome of the appeal motion is pending before Judge Dewey Arthur, with further appeals anticipated if the initial motion is denied.

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SUMMARY: Ward 2 voters in Jackson, Mississippi, are set to elect a new city council member in a runoff on Tuesday. The candidates are Montyne “Tina” Clay, a local business owner, and retired Army Colonel Marcus Cheatham. Clay leads, having received 1,139 votes in a recent special election, compared to Cheatham’s 550. The election follows the resignation of Angelique Lee, who pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges amid corruption investigations in Jackson. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to determine the new representative for the ward.

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