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Pedestrian wanted in Hinds County injured after being hit by car
SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, a pedestrian with an active warrant was injured after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 80 and Terry Road on October 29. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, confirmed the pedestrian has not yet been identified. The individual was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment and is currently in the custody of Hinds County deputies.
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MUW and ECCC collaborate to enhance educational access
SUMMARY: East Central Community College (ECCC) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) have formed a partnership to create a โ3+1+1โ educational pathway. This collaboration allows students in specific career and technical education programs to complete three years at ECCC, followed by one year at MUW for a bachelor’s degree, and an additional year for a master’s degree. The memorandum of understanding, signed by ECCC President Dr. Brent Gregory and MUW President Nora Miller, includes 17 degree options in areas like business management, culinary arts, and information technology, aimed at enhancing educational access and professional advancement in Mississippi.
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Plans to bring professional soccer to Jackson suspended
SUMMARY: The KSG Hank Aaron Sports Academy has suspended plans to establish a professional soccer team in Mississippi in collaboration with the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) due to legal issues surrounding Smith-Wills Stadium’s deed. CEO Tim Bennett has been pursuing this initiative since 2019 and expressed disappointment over the setback. He highlighted past successful ventures with state governors, but now must focus on resolving the ongoing legal complications before determining the next steps. Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic about the potential for soccer in Mississippi by 2026.
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What to know about Mississippiโs 2024 General Election
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s 2024 General Election will take place on November 5. Voters will elect officials including the President, U.S. Senate, and local judges, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in line at closing are allowed to vote. Key deadlines include in-person absentee voting on November 2 and mail-in absentee ballots postmarked by November 5. Voter ID is required, and those without it can cast affidavit ballots. Campaigning near polling places is prohibited. For more information, voters can check the My Election Day portal or contact the Elections Division.
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