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Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
June 1, 2021

MEVi 78 supporters file challenges to MS Supreme Court decision on Initiative 65

Supporters of the Mississippi Early Voting Initiative (MEVi 78), have filed two motions against the Mississippi Supreme Court’s ruling on Initiative 65. MEVi 78 submitted a proposed initiative on April 1, 2021 which would allow Mississippians no fewer than 10 days of early voting before any election. They were not the only potential new initiative…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 31, 2021

Mississippi Highway Patrolman killed in the line of duty

On Saturday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol reported the death of Trooper John Harris while conducting a traffic stop in Madison County on Friday.  MHP reported that Harris was struck by a vehicle and fatally injured while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 16 in Madison County. Harris leaves behind a wife and two small children.…