SUMMARY: Absentee ballot applications for Mississippi’s November 5 General Election are now available at Circuit Clerk’s Offices, with ballots accessible starting September 23. Voters can check their eligibility via the Secretary of State‘s Y’all Vote website or by contacting their county circuit clerk. To vote, residents must register by October 7, with mail registrations needing to be postmarked by that date. Those voting absentee can track their ballots through the My Election Day portal. For further election information, the Secretary of State’s Office offers assistance via email or hotline.

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SUMMARY: A tragic crash in Washington Parish, Louisiana, claimed the life of 51-year-old Teresa Brown-Garcia from Jayess, Mississippi. The accident occurred on September 5 at around 8:30 p.m. when Brown-Garcia’s 2015 Kia Forte veered off LA Highway 25, struck a guardrail, and collided head-on with a 2020 Ford Taurus traveling in the opposite direction. Brown-Garcia, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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SUMMARY: Jonathan and Amaris Robinson run Burford Electric Service, a family-owned business established in 1959 in Columbus, Mississippi, founded by Tolbert Burford. Specializing in electric motor repair and serving critical infrastructure, the company remained operational during COVID-19 due to the essential nature of its services. With plans to expand by adding 15 new jobs and increasing their workspace by 15,000 square feet, the Robinsons aim to maintain their family’s standard of quality. They emphasize the importance of supporting the local economy through their growth, ensuring they remain connected to employees and customers as they expand.

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