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US House chair probes ballot shortages that hampered voting in Mississippi’s largest county

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10 months ago

December 6, 2023

www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2023-12-06 15:14:40

SUMMARY: Rep. Bryan Steil, chair of the Committee on House Administration, has sent a letter to the Hinds County Election Commission in Mississippi, expressing concern over ballot shortages during the November election. He warned that the shortages could undermine voter confidence and demanded information on steps to prevent such issues in the future. The county, a Democratic stronghold, faced chaos and confusion as up to nine precincts ran out of ballots, leading to long wait times. The election commissioners blamed errors in ordering ballots and insufficient training. Steil asked for steps to ensure no ballot shortages occur during the 2024 federal elections.

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2 arrested, 2 wanted in Adams County shooting

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35 mins ago

September 26, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-26 16:07:40

SUMMARY: Two individuals are in custody and two others are wanted following a shooting in Adams County on September 26. The Adams County Sheriff, Travis Patten, stated that one of those arrested is the shooting victim, who has outstanding felony burglary warrants from Louisiana. The other is suspected to be the shooter. A confrontation over money reportedly escalated into the shooting, resulting in minor injuries for the victim. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office or Southwest Mississippi Crime Stoppers.

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Mississippi State forward Tahj-Monet Bloom suffers torn ACL, will miss 2024-25 season

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1 hour ago

September 26, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-09-26 15:27:04

SUMMARY: Mississippi State freshman forward Tahj-Monet Bloom has torn her ACL and will miss the 2024-25 season due to a non-basketball related injury. Head coach Sam Purcell expressed heartbreak over the news, praising Bloom as an exemplary teammate and student-athlete. He noted the team’s commitment to supporting her during recovery, emphasizing her determination to return stronger and maintain a positive influence on her teammates. Bloom, a four-star recruit from DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida, ranked No. 43 in espnW’s top 100 for her class.

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Former policeman found guilty for felony murder in Houston, Texas

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2 hours ago

September 26, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-09-26 14:38:03

SUMMARY: Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been convicted of felony murder for his role in the 2019 deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas during a failed drug raid. The couple was killed when officers, allegedly acting on false information provided by Goines, executed a “no-knock” warrant at their home. Goines was also found guilty of tampering with a government document for providing misleading details to obtain the warrant. Testimony revealed that the police fired first when entering, prompting Tuttle to respond defensively. Goines will face sentencing at a later date.

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