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Brett Favre sues Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe for ‘defamatory allegations’ re: welfare fraud scheme

Brett Favre is suing Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe, and the Mississippi state auditor for "defamatory statements" regarding a welfare scam.

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Favre sues Mississippi auditor over welfare scandal comments

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has filed lawsuits accusing the Mississippi state auditor and two sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in the nation

The Independent UK

Black lawmakers cite racism as Missouri House OKs crime bill

Black lawmakers in Missouri are accusing House Republican leaders of racism after shutting down debate and passing a bill that could strip power from the Black woman elected as the St. Louis prosecutor

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Mississippi GOP's white power grab

"It strips the right of Black folks to vote," Jackson mayor says, comparing the bill to "apartheid"

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Statewide filing deadline passes in Mississippi

The filing deadline for statewide candidates running in Mississippi passed on Feb. 1, 2023. A primary is scheduled for Aug. 8, with primary runoffs taking place on Aug. 29. The general election is Nov. 7. A general runoff election is scheduled to be held on Nov. 28 for state executive…

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Mississippi Republicans guaranteed majorities in both state legislative chambers for first time since Reconstruction

The major party candidate filing deadline in Mississippi passed on Feb. 1, and, for the first time since Reconstruction, the number of Republicans running without Democratic opponents is large enough to guarantee Republican majorities in both legislative chambers.

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Mississippi’s statewide filing deadline passes, guaranteeing Republicans majorities

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Lawmaker: Power struggle is 'decapitation' of Black-run city

Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus are denouncing efforts by the state Legislature to grab power from the capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK

Mississippi GOP passes ‘apartheid’ bill to create unelected courts system in majority-Black capital of Jackson

New court officials would be appointed by state leaders, rather than usual election process

The Independent UK

Full list of 2023 NFL draft prospects invited to combine

Here is the full list of prospect invites for the 2023 NFL combine.

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Mississippi Republicans pass bill to create separate, unelected court in majority-Black city

Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, calls proposed law ‘some of the most oppressive legislation in our city’s history’

The Guardian - US

Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care

For Tammy Rainey, finding a health care provider who knows about gender-affirming care has been a challenge in the rural northern Mississippi town where she lives.

Tribune News Service

Doctor, GOP governor clash over private Medicaid discussion

A former University of Mississippi chancellor says Republican Gov. Tate Reeves spoke privately with him years ago about the benefits of expanding Medicaid to people in low-wage jobs

The Independent UK

Girl born with no womb was told by doctors she was simply 'a late bloomer'

Bailee Marie Gattis, 16, from Tishomingo in Mississippi, US, was dismissed by doctor's after she was experiencing primary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstrual bleeding

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State capital mayor: Plan for separate courts is apartheid

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says that legislation that would create a separate court system run by unelected judges in part of Mississippi’s capital city is racially motivated

The Independent UK

In mostly abortion-free Mississippi, court battle continues

An out-of-state physicians’ group is said to lack legal standing to challenge a 25-year-old Mississippi Supreme Court ruling recognizing a right to abortion under the state constitution

The Guardian - US

All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt review – experimental film pulls on the senses

Raven Jackson’s gorgeous, sparsely worded debut film evokes the non-linear memories of one Black woman in Mississippi.

The Independent UK

Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi

A newly released report from the Mississippi State Department of Health finds that an increasing number of mothers in the state have died in recent years due to pregnancy complications

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Minnesota woman pleads guilty to leaving newborn to die

A Minnesota woman has admitted to leaving her newborn baby to die on the banks of the Mississippi River in 2003

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One week until Mississippi’s statewide filing deadline

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McCarthy names Michael Guest to lead Ethics panel as George Santos questions loom - Roll Call

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has named Mississippi Rep. Michael Guest to lead the Ethics Committee as questions about Rep. George Santos linger.

The Independent UK

Judge: Corps must discuss spillway use with fisheries agency

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must consult with federal fisheries experts on the effects of opening a spillway that protects New Orleans from flooding when the Mississippi River swells

Reason

Mississippi Bill Would Mandate Surveillance Cameras in Schools and Colleges

Eliminating privacy in schools would be a disaster for academic freedom and social development.

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Redistricting litigation updates in five states

Welcome to the Thursday, January 19, Brew.

Sports Illustrated

Former NFL Player Jerrell Powe Arrested on Kidnapping Charge

The 35-year-old was apprehended in his home state of Mississippi, Ridgeland police chief Brian Myers said Monday.

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