Mississippi
How a Mississippi man’s embarrassing arrest in a “Captain America” costume put him on the road to sobriety
Dacula, Georgia — In September 2019, David Hobbs was arrested in an alley in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, for breaking into a backyard shed.
Unfortunately, at the time he was dressed as the comic book character “Captain America.” So of course, the next day pictures of the handcuffed superhero went viral. Cable networks and newspapers around the world made him their laughingstock.
“I truly felt as if my life was over,” the 41-year-old Hobbs told CBS News. “All these people were talking about me, making fun of me, and I’m like, man, what an embarrassment I am to my family.”
Aside from family, Hobbs says one of the few people not laughing was his childhood friend Trey Lewis.
“After I got my mind around the details of it, I mean it was just sadness,” Lewis said. “I mean, obviously, this was drug-induced.”
He was right about that. Hobbs had been an addict his entire adult life. Fortunately, his old friend Lewis, who Hobbs hadn’t seen in 20 years, now owned Good Landing Recovery, a treatment program based in Dacula, Georgia.
“I came here with a suitcase full of dirty clothes and half a cigarette,” Hobbs recently told a group of program participants. “That’s all I had when I got to rehab.”
Lance let Hobbs complete the program for free, and that proved to be a success. Hobbs has now been five years sober.
Which is why Hobbs now looks back at the infamous picture of his arrest fondly. The worst day of his life has become his best day.
“What was meant to destroy me actually was the steppingstone to rebuilding me,” Hobbs said. “…If you still have breath in your lungs and you’re still alive, there’s a chance. You can turn it around.”
The sample ballot is now available for the 2024 November General Election, the Mississippi Secretary of State announced on Friday.
For more information on voting in the state visit the Mississippi SOS website.
When is Election Day 2024?
Election Day 2024 will be held on Nov. 5.
When is the deadline for military and overseas voters?
Among the earliest voters will be military and overseas voters, whose ballots must be mailed at least 45 days before the election, by Sept. 21.
Early in-person voting dates 2024
Many states also offer early in-person voting.
Among the earliest are Pennsylvania, where early voting for some counties will begin on Sept. 16, Minnesota and Virginia, where early voting will begin Sept. 20, and Illinois, where early in-person voting will begin Sept. 26. California and Nebraska will begin offering early voting beginning Oct. 7, and Wyoming polls will open on Oct. 8.
Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire are the only states that offer no early in-person voting, aside from absentee ballots.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi sample ballot available for Election Day 2024
Mississippi
Mississippi Coast firefighters wrestle alligator that showed up on a doorstep during Francine
This story was first published by the Sun Herald. Read more here.
A Mississippi Coast homeowner got a wild surprise as Hurricane Francine tore through Wednesday evening.
The Pass Christian resident’s dog was barking wildly at the door. Despite the gusting winds and pelting rain as Francine moved in, the homeowner investigated and found an alligator in the yard.
Pass Christian firefighters responded to the call. When firefighter Jeffrey Klemmer arrived, colleagues were already at the house on East Second Street.
Sure enough, there was what Klemmer estimated to be a 6-foot gator.
Firefighter Marcos Chacon and fire Capt. Andy Purchner threw a tarp over the gator. Then Chacon gamely straddled the animal while Purchner taped its mouth shut.
“You can imagine the alligator was pretty angry at that point,” Klemmer said.
The firefighters wrangled the gator into the back of the truck “and off he went.” They released the gator in a habitat more to his — and the homeowner’s — liking.
Rain poured down the whole time.
Mississippi State suffered its first loss of the season last week to Arizona State but looks to get back on track against Toledo. Before conference play begins next week, Mississippi State must improve in a few areas.
However, Mississippi State cannot overlook a scrappy Toledo team, but a flashy win would be good for the fanbase. What are some bold predictions for Mississippi State’s final game before SEC play?
Blake Shapen Will Throw for Over 300 Yards
Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen has been impressive the first two weeks of the season. The Baylor transfer has thrown for 515 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions.
Last week against Arizona State, the entire offense struggled in the first half, and a Shapen fumble made matters worse. After a sloppy first half, the offense and Shapen started clicking, scoring 20 points in the second half.
First-year Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby has a dynamic offense, and it has shown flashes. This week, the offense stays consistent all game as Shapen has a big day.
The Defense Will Force Two Turnovers
Mississippi State’s defense was a big question mark coming into the season under first-time coordinator Coleman Hutzler. All offseason, players and coaches alike said the defense would force turnovers, and that was their goal.
Last week, the defense failed to stop the run, leading to over 300 rushing yards for Arizona State. This week, the Mississippi State defense comes out with an edge against an inferior opponent and forced several turnovers.
Toledo struggles to push the ball down the field in the air, and Mississippi State will take advantage.
The Special Teams Will Score a Touchdown
Lousiville transfer receiver Kevin Coleman has undoubtedly been the most explosive player on the team for Mississippi State this year. Coleman took a simple hitch play 80 yards against Arizona State and showcased elite speed down the sideline.
The junior also returns punts for Mississippi State and almost scored a couple of times in the week one matchup against Eastern Kentucky. Coleman finally breaks one more tackle and takes a punt return to the endzone against Toledo.
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