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Opinion  |  Frank Corder  • 
October 27, 2020

Madison files emergency petition claiming Initiative 65 was improperly certified

The City of Madison and Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler have filed an emergency petition before the Mississippi Supreme Court seeking a declaration that Initiative 65 was unconstitutionally brought to the voters.  At issue is the number of signatures collected in the five designated congressional districts required by law. The filers question whether the…
Opinion  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
October 26, 2020

What to expect when you head to the ballot box November 3rd

The 2020 General Election in Mississippi will be held in November 3. The polls will be open from 7 a.m until 7 p.m. on that Tuesday. Absentee voting has been underway, but for those planning to vote in-person there have been a few changes. What you need to know before you go vote:   Voting…