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Mail-In Ballots, the 2026 Election, and the Supreme Court

What’s at stake in Watson v. Republican National Committee.

Reason

Supreme Court sounds ready to limit counts of late-arriving ballots

The Supreme Court appeared ready during oral arguments Monday to restrict state laws allowing the counting of late-arriving ballots, in a challenge to Mississippi’s state law on absentee ballots. Mississippi allows state officials to count mail ballots that were postmarked on or before Election Day but arrive up to five…

Roll Call

US supreme court appears poised to limit mail-in ballots ahead of midterms

Case focuses on RNC’s challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots to count if they arrive after election day

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Supreme Court revives suit from evangelical Christian challenging restrictions on demonstrations

The Supreme Court is reviving a lawsuit from an evangelical Christian barred from demonstrating in Mississippi after authorities say he shouted insults at people over a loudspeaker

The Independent UK

Supreme Court to hear arguments over meaning of ‘Election Day’

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over what the phrase “Election Day” means and whether states can accept ballots in federal elections that arrive after that date. Republicans challenged a Mississippi state law, passed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that allows officials to count ballots that arrive up…

Roll Call

WWE star accused of involvement in largest corruption scheme in Mississippi history

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The Independent UK

As GOP senators grapple with cost concerns, Democrats see opening

Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to downplay a question about rising beef prices last month by saying Americans have “so many proteins to choose from.” Fellow Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio told a conservative podcaster last week that people living in poverty lack the experience to handle the “real…

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HBO Max has one of the best Denzel Washington movies that you've (probably) never seen — and it's a must-watch

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Mississippi Masala," an underrated romantic drama that might be his best movie you've (probably) never seen.

Tom’s Guide

The Reading Method That Left Many Kids Behind

Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?

Reason

Arkansas, Mississippi, North Dakota are The Best US States for a $100 Grocery Budget, Hawaii and Alaska are the Worst

US living costs are rising, but the purchasing power of a $100 budget is not equal for all states, with Arkansas and Mississippi emerging as more affordable.

International Business Times UK

Musk’s xAI wins permit for datacenter’s makeshift power plant despite backlash

Billionaire’s artificial intelligence company gets approval to run 41 methane gas turbines at its ‘Colossus 2’ in Mississippi

The Guardian - US

Mississippi jury acquits engineer accused of lying about 2017 military plane crash

A federal jury in Mississippi has acquitted a former military aircraft engineer of lying and obstruction of justice following a deadly 2017 military place crash

The Independent UK

A Mississippi mother couldn’t find accurate sex ed for her kids. So she started a class at church

As states scale back requirements for comprehensive sex ed, some parents and faith communities are stepping in to teach what schools won’t

The Guardian - US

Civil rights group documents 70 "modern-day lynchings" across 7 states

"The moment a case is ruled a suicide, it's no longer investigated as a potential homicide," JULIAN founder says.

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The Free Financial Advisor

Is Mississippi the Cheapest Place to Retire?

Retirement does not have to drain a lifetime of savings. In fact, in the right place, it can stretch every dollar further than many expect. Mississippi often enters the conversation when affordability comes up, and for good reason.

Everybody Loves Your Money

A Mississippi Family Now Needs Over $80,000 a Year to Get By, According to 2026 Cost-of-Living Data

A family of four in Mississippi now needs $80,523 a year just to cover the basics in 2026. That number doesn’t fund luxury vacations, brand-new SUVs, or gourmet meal kits. It covers housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and taxes at a level that keeps a household stable but not extravagant.…

Sports Illustrated

SEC’s NIL Arms Race Heats Up As Mississippi Passes New Tax Bill to Benefit Athletes

Mississippi could become the second state to pass a bill eliminating income tax on NIL money.

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States Where Retirees Pay the Least for Everyday Essentials

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The Guardian - US

Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter

NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi

Guitar World

“He made me want to push the blues-rock envelope. He had this hip-hop persona, playing fiery blues riffs with all the soul you’d get from B.B. King”: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has learned from the masters on his road to becoming a modern-day blues great

He might be young, but the Clarksdale, Mississippi phenom has already announced his presence as the world’s bluesman-in-chief

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How Long $1 Million Will Last in Retirement in Every State

How long does this sum last in your state?

Budget and the Bees

7 Mississippi Law Changes Coming in 2026 — Here’s What They Mean for You

As the 2026 legislative session moves forward, Mississippi lawmakers are advancing several significant changes to state law. These updates span across taxes, education, and healthcare, with many taking effect throughout this year. Understanding these shifts can help you plan your finances and navigate new state services. Below are seven notable…

The Independent UK

Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm

Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without power

The Independent UK

School closures in the Southeast stretch into 2nd week after latest winter storm

School systems across the Southeast are dealing with weather-related school closures for the second week in a row, leading some to try remote learning while many prepare to add more school days to make up for lost instructional time

The Guardian - US

The supreme court may further gut the Voting Rights Act. Mississippi is trying to create its own

Lawmakers are working to create a state-level version of the act as the US high court decides on latest voting rights case

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