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Mississippi harms free speech by requiring state permits before protests, lawsuit says

A new lawsuit says a Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson

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All candidates for Mississippi House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

All three candidates running in the August 8, 2023, Republican primary election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 3—Jonathan Dantzler (R), Jim Estrada (R), and Dennis Nowell (R)—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, June 2, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed three election bills into law this week as the state continues to have the highest rate of election-related legislative activity this year.

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Mississippi absentee ballot law harms voters with disabilities, lawsuit says

A lawsuit is seeking to block Mississippi’s new restrictions on absentee ballots

The Independent UK

Mississippi hostage-taker killed after fatally shooting officer in 8-hour standoff

A Mississippi police chief says two officers were shot, and one of them died, after a 22-year-old man took a woman hostage in a home

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Where Americans Most Use Deals and Coupons

While you may not be an extreme couponer, you’ve probably had deals on your radar. Here's where shoppers practice the most savings strategies.

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Family of 11-year-old boy shot by officer sue Mississippi police and authorities

Aderrien Murry was shot by a police officer responding to 911 call, resulting in collapsed lung, fractured ribs and lacerated liver

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No sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case

Financial documents show no sign that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations from people charged with misspending welfare money in the state’s largest public corruption case

The Independent UK

Drax-owned wood pellet plant in US broke air pollution rules again

Amite BioEnergy, which was fined $2.5m in 2021, notified Mississippi facility had breached emission limits

The Guardian - UK

Mississippi Democrats improperly excluded candidate for governor, judge says

Mississippi could have a Democratic primary for governor in August

The Independent UK

Who is Greg Capers, the Mississippi police officer who shot unarmed 11-year-old Aderrien Murry?

Indianola PD’s ‘Policeman of the Year’ has been placed on administrative leave after shooting Aderrien Murry

The Independent UK

A boy, 11, called police in Mississippi. A cop shot him

Nakala Murry says her son doesn't understand what happened to him. "His words to me were: 'Why did he shoot me? What did I do?' "

WEKU

Mother of Mississippi boy, 11, shot by police shares fury as calls grow for bodycam release and officer firing

Aderrien Murry’s family attorney Carlos Moore said he was filing a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Indianola, the police chief and the officer involved

The Independent UK

US family demands officer be charged for shooting 11-year-old who called 911

Aderrien Murry called Mississippi police after his mother was threatened by a man, and an officer seriously wounded him

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Child Shot by Mississippi Cop After Calling 911 About Domestic Disturbance

Plus: Governments are complying more with constitutions, the Supreme Court comes to a commonsense conclusion about EPA authority, and more...

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Body-cam footage shows indicted ex-police officers laughing at man who died in custody

Body-camera footage shows three former police officers who were indicted by a Mississippi grand jury laughing at a man who died in their custody

The Independent UK

Attorney demands firing of Mississippi police officer after 11-year-old boy is shot

An attorney says a Mississippi police officer who shot and wounded an 11-year-old Black boy in the child’s home should be fired

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3 ex-officers indicted in death of Black man seen on video being shocked with stun guns

A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of a Black man who was pinned down and repeatedly shocked with stun guns during a New Year's eve arrest

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Roll Call

Mississippi Delta hospitals battle financial factors to survive - Roll Call

Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the rate of rural hospital closures, but now some are struggling.

The Independent UK

Federal judge extends temporary halt on appointed judges in Mississippi capital

A federal judge has extended his order temporarily stopping the Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice from appointing judges in the the capital city of Jackson and Hinds County — both of which are majority-Black

WEKU

A trans girl will miss graduation because school officials told her to dress as a boy

The Mississippi 17-year-old is not participating in her high school graduation ceremony because school officials told her to dress like a boy and a federal judge did not block the officials' decision.

Reason

More States Are Using Science-Backed Reading Instruction. It Shouldn't Have Taken This Long.

Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana have all seen dramatic improvements in reading scores by investing in "science-based" reading instruction.

The Independent UK

News site CEO apologizes to Mississippi ex-Gov. Bryant over welfare comments

A news organization executive has apologized to former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant for remarks she made about him and the misspending of welfare money

Sports Illustrated

‘The Driving Force’: How Brett Favre’s Demands for Cash Fueled a Scandal

The legendary QB relentlessly pushed for money, even as the scheme crumbled around him.

Sports Illustrated

SI’s Brett Favre Welfare Scandal Investigation: Key Takeaways

SI examined his role in the scheme to misuse welfare dollars. These are the most important points.

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