WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, June 29, 2026, upheld the Mississippi mail ballot grace period, ruling that absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if they arrive within five business days. The 5-4 decision overturned a federal appeals court ruling and preserved similar post-election ballot receipt rules in other states. What the Mississippi Mail Ballot Grace Period Ruling Means
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, June 29, 2026, upheld the Mississippi mail ballot grace period, ruling that absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if they arrive within five business days. The 5-4 decision overturned a federal appeals court ruling and preserved similar post-election ballot receipt rules in other states. What the Mississippi Mail Ballot Grace Period Ruling Means
At least six people were killed in a series of shootings that occurred across eastern Mississippi, prompting an extensive law enforcement response and the arrest of a suspect, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Officials said the individual believed to be responsible has been taken into custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The incidents unfolded in and around the town of West Point, located in Clay County near the Alabama border. Local and state law enforcement age
At least six people were killed in a series of shootings that occurred across eastern Mississippi, prompting an extensive law enforcement response and the arrest of a suspect, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Officials said the individual believed to be responsible has been taken into custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The incidents unfolded in and around the town of West Point, located in Clay County near the Alabama border. Local and state law enforcement age
Four people were killed and 12 others injured in a mass shooting that erupted in the early hours of Saturday morning in Leland, Mississippi, according to local officials. Authorities confirmed that the violence occurred on Main Street, an area that had been unusually crowded following Leland High School’s homecoming football game. Mayor John Lee said the tragic incident unfolded while residents were still gathered to celebrate after the game, which had drawn a larger-than-usual crowd to the
Four people were killed and 12 others injured in a mass shooting that erupted in the early hours of Saturday morning in Leland, Mississippi, according to local officials. Authorities confirmed that the violence occurred on Main Street, an area that had been unusually crowded following Leland High School’s homecoming football game. Mayor John Lee said the tragic incident unfolded while residents were still gathered to celebrate after the game, which had drawn a larger-than-usual crowd to the
The comedy world is in shock following the untimely death of Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a beloved stand-up comedian from Baltimore. The 52-year-old comedian, who had a long-standing career in the entertainment industry, was fatally shot in Mississippi. The incident took place on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the Burton Lane area of Southaven, Mississippi. Despite valiant efforts to save him at Memphis' Regional One Health hospital, Carroll succu
The comedy world is in shock following the untimely death of Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a beloved stand-up comedian from Baltimore. The 52-year-old comedian, who had a long-standing career in the entertainment industry, was fatally shot in Mississippi. The incident took place on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the Burton Lane area of Southaven, Mississippi. Despite valiant efforts to save him at Memphis' Regional One Health hospital, Carroll succu
A high-pressure system is causing intense heat to sweep across Houston and the nation's largest river valley. This weather pattern, characterized by air pressure higher than normal, leads to sinking air that compresses and warms, resulting in the hot temperatures we've been experiencing in Houston. But Houston isn’t the only place affected— the Mississippi River Valley is also facing extreme heat.
A high-pressure system is causing intense heat to sweep across Houston and the nation's largest river valley. This weather pattern, characterized by air pressure higher than normal, leads to sinking air that compresses and warms, resulting in the hot temperatures we've been experiencing in Houston. But Houston isn’t the only place affected— the Mississippi River Valley is also facing extreme heat.