Mississippi News
Ole Miss women’s basketball falls at No. 1 South Carolina
SUMMARY: Ole Miss women’s basketball lost 85-56 to the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks, with the Gamecocks dominating in the second half. South Carolina led 40-31 at halftime and outscored Ole Miss by 20 points in the second half. The Gamecocks scored 50 points in the paint compared to Ole Miss’s 26. Kamilla Cardoso led all scorers with 17 points for South Carolina, while Madison Scott led the Rebels with 17 points. The loss dropped Ole Miss to 16-6 on the season and 6-3 in SEC play.
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Vicksburg man sentenced for robbing Rankin County Dollar General
SUMMARY: De’Anthony RaShad Smith, a 27-year-old man from Vicksburg, was convicted of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Rankin County, Mississippi. Smith, who previously faced a conviction for aggravated robbery in Texas, pleaded guilty after robbing a Dollar General store on September 8, 2023. He was sentenced to 45 years for armed robbery, five years for conspiracy, and ten years for firearm possession. Surveillance footage captured the robbery, and police apprehended him shortly after with the stolen money and weapon.
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What time do the polls close in Mississippi?
SUMMARY: On Election Day, Americans will vote in various races, from local offices to the presidency. A guide is available for polling place closing times across the states. Although initial results may emerge soon after polls close, final tallies could take longer, particularly in close contests. Some municipalities may vary in their polling hours. For example, in Alabama, polls close at 7:00 p.m. CT, while California’s close at 8:00 p.m. PT. To better understand when results may be reported, voters are encouraged to verify their polling location’s hours in advance.
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Dollar General vehicle theft leads to two arrests in Tupelo
SUMMARY: In Tupelo, Mississippi, 19-year-old Joshua James and a juvenile face charges related to a police pursuit and the theft of a police car. James is charged with Directing a Felony to Be Committed by a Person Under Seventeen, Grand Larceny, and Felony Fleeing, with a bond set at $100,000. The incident began on November 1 when police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. After a chase that ended when the stolen truck crashed south of Verona, James was apprehended, while his juvenile passenger fled in a police car, which was later found wrecked. The juvenile’s case will be handled in Youth Court.
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