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: Two individuals were injured in a shootout during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in the parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory in Jackson. The incident occurred when Chanceler Holmes, 24, and Shaneque McAbee, 34, attempted to rob an unidentified seller who had arranged to meet them after responding to an online ad. Following the robbery attempt, gunfire erupted, leaving both Holmes and the seller wounded. McAbee was arrested as an accessory to robbery and was given a $175,000 bond. Holmes, who remains hospitalized, faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault, with a warrant out for his arrest.

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