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Vacant Jackson council seat filled in special election runoff
SUMMARY: Montyne “Tina” Clay has won the special election runoff for Jackson’s vacant Ward 2 city council seat, succeeding Angelique Lee, who resigned amid a federal corruption investigation. Clay, a local businesswoman, received 1,509 votes, defeating retired military officer Marcus Cheatham, who garnered 920 votes. Their runoff resulted from neither candidate securing over 50% in the previous general election. Clay’s term will last less than a year, with municipal elections, including for the council and mayor, scheduled for spring 2025. The ongoing corruption probe has implicated multiple city officials, escalating scrutiny on local governance.
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Mississippi College, Delta State players earn postseason football honors
SUMMARY: Several Mississippi College and Delta State players received postseason honors from the Gulf Coast Conference. For Mississippi College, running back Preston Godfrey was co-offensive freshman of the year, gaining 834 all-purpose yards, while linebacker Brady Weatherly earned defensive freshman of the year with 41 total tackles. Defensive back David Brown IV was a first-team selection. Delta State celebrated eight players’ achievements, with running back Kelvin Smith recognized as a first-team and second-team pick. Offensive guard Jaelon Brown and punter Parker Burleson also made the first team. Second-team honorees included various players across positions for both schools.
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Ole Miss, Mississippi State partner up on accelerated law degree program
SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) has partnered with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Law to create a 3+3 Accelerated Law Degree program, allowing MSU students to enter Ole Miss’s Juris Doctor program before completing their undergraduate degree. This agreement, signed recently, aims to enhance opportunities for prospective attorneys in Mississippi. Eligible students must fulfill academic and application requirements and complete three-fourths of their undergraduate coursework. Ole Miss will also waive application fees for MSU applicants. The program is set to begin in 2025, complementing MSU’s existing partnership with the Mississippi College School of Law.
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Supreme Court runoff showcases differing constitutional perspective of candidates
SUMMARY: Incumbent Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens faces a runoff against state Sen. Jenifer Branning after a contentious election where Branning received 41.8% of the vote compared to Kitchens’ 35.6%. Branning, a Republican with 20 years of legal experience, emphasizes constitutional conservatism and fair rulings. Contrarily, Kitchens, seeking his third term, stresses a nonpartisan approach and the adaptability of the constitution. Both candidates highlight their qualifications, with Kitchens’ extensive judiciary experience contrasting Branning’s legislative background. They agree on the significance of voter turnout as the election approaches on November 26.
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