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Control of U.S. Senate may hinge on possible Mississippi runoff

Published Jun 11, 2024 05:36PM

Control of U.S. Senate may hinge on possible Mississippi runoff

By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) - A crowded U.S. Senate race in Republican stronghold Mississippi could set the stage for weeks of uncertainty over which party ends up controlling the upper chamber of Congress after the Nov. 6 elections. Two Republicans and two Democrats are contesting a special election to serve out the remainder of retired Republican Senator Thad Cochran's term. Under state law, if no one gets 50 percent of the vote, the top two candidates regardless of party affiliation will go to a Nov. 27 runoff. It is a scenario that could ... Read more

The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Guitarist Kiki Wong

Photo: Paul Elledge The Smashing Pumpkins have revealed their new guitarist. At the start of 2024, the legendary alt-rock band announced that they were looking for a new guitarist after long-time member Jeff Schroeder decided to part ways with the gr ... Read more

Memphis Grizzlies GM reveals the early NBA plan for South Ca

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman knows that GG Jackson, his team’s second-round NBA Draft pick, is an “incredibly skilled player.”

But Kleiman also reiterated what Jackson himself has readily acknowledged: raw talent ... Read more

Two Boston Red Sox Prospects Named Player of the Week

Blaze Jordan Career

Jordan was drafted by the Red Sox in the third round of the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft out of the DeSoto Central High School in Southaven, Mississippi. In his first season in the system, he played for the Red Sox rookie b ... Read more

Folsom's Penelope Oliver Makes List Of Presidential Scholars – Folsom Times

The United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars and Folsom resident Penelope Oliver is amongst the list of 161 high school seniors being recognized for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education.

“The 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars represents the best of our nation’s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country,” said Cardona. “On behalf of President Bi ... Read more

Area University Scholars Honored At UT Martin

Photo: UT Martin students were honored for completing the University Scholars program. A recognition event was held before the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony with faculty members, family and friends gathered in the Holland McCombs Center. Pictured fol ... Read more

Get ready, Caniacs! Raising Cane's is finally coming to the

A beloved fast-food chicken chain is finally coming to the Mid-South.

After years of pleas from chicken tender lovers, Raising Cane's is opening a location in DeSoto County. It will be at 357 Goodman Road in Southaven, inside a closed O' ... Read more

Hillwood Obtains $41M Loan for 900K-SF Mississippi Industria

Hillwood Obtains $41M Loan for 900K-SF Mississippi Industrial Portfolio

Hillwood Investment Properties has acquired a three-building, 900,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Mississippi. The three warehouses within the portfolio rang ... Read more

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