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Mississippi sample ballot available for November General Election. See who is on it
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
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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.
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Mississippi State vs. Toledo: Bold Predictions for an Exciting Matchup
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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Former Hinds County supervisor scores victory in Mississippi Supreme Court
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A former Hinds County supervisor challenging his 2023 election loss has won a major victory in the Mississippi Supreme Court.
On Thursday, the justices overturned the Hinds County Circuit Court’s decision to toss out David Archie’s election challenge, saying the former supervisor did not file the challenge within the 10 days allotted under state statute.
Archie appealed that decision, saying he couldn’t file his appeal on time because the Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office was closed due to a cyber-attack.
[READ: Services still on pause in Hinds County after ransomware attack]
The high court ruled that it didn’t have enough evidence to determine whether the clerk’s office was open and remanded it back to the lower court for an evidentiary hearing.
“The only issue on appeal is whether the circuit clerk’s office was opened or closed on September 7, 2023,” the justices wrote. “Because the evidence is insufficient for an appropriate determination regarding whether the office was closed… this court vacates the trial court’s order and remands the case for a more thorough evidentiary hearing.”
Archie is challenging his loss to Anthony Smith in the 2023 Democratic Party primary. He first appealed the decision to the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee, which ruled in favor of Smith. He then appealed it to the circuit court. However, a special appointed judge tossed out the case because Archie filed the appeal a day too late.
Archie, though, said he couldn’t file because the circuit clerk’s office was closed, the lights were off, and the doors were locked.
Smith argued Archie could have filed his appeal that morning, rather than waiting until the afternoon. Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace, meanwhile, says he was at the office working at the time, and Archie could have contacted him via his cell phone.
Regarding Smith’s argument, justices wrote, “The public at large, including litigants, is entitled to rely on the hours during which the clerk’s office is required by law to remain open, whether that be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or slightly adjusted hours as published by the board of supervisors. The public is not required to anticipate an unlawful closure… when conducting business.”
The court also rejected Wallace’s claims that Archie could have called Wallace.
“Whether a courthouse or clerk’s office is ‘open’ or ‘closed’ pursuant to statute does not hinge on, or indeed have anything to do with, whether the purported filer happens to have the circuit clerk’s cell phone number.”
The Supreme Court also found flaws in the circuit court’s decision, saying that the lower court only found the courthouse was open, but did not include findings about the circuit clerk.
“Archie certainly produced compelling evidence that the clerk’s office was closed, alleging that it was locked and had the lights off and that no one appeared to be there,” the ruling states. “Wallace admits that the doors were locked to the public, and his affidavit is silent on whether the lights were off or whether any employees were present… The affidavit merely contains a conclusory statement that the office was ‘open…’ with no indication regarding how the public might ascertain that the office was open for business.”
The Supreme Court also didn’t have enough information on the drop-off basket that Wallace says was outside the office for filings to be submitted when it was closed.
“It does not detail whether the basket made clear to the public that they can conduct business on the same day through the basket, or whether the basket is secure,” the court wrote. “Indeed, it is not guaranteed that the filing of papers may ‘be effective by leaving them in a closed or vacant office.’”
“Without any of these facts, it is impossible to tell whether the clerk’s office was actually open to the public for business after it was clearly established that the doors were, in fact, locked.”
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