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Sabreen Sharrief, right, reaches out to hug fellow plaintiff Dorothy Triplett after testifying at a hearing May 10, 2023, in Hinds County Chancery Court in Jackson, Miss., where a judge heard arguments about a Mississippi law that would allow some circuit judges to be appointed rather than elected. The Mississippi Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, striking down the part of the law dealing with four appointed circuit judges for Hinds County. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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Mississippi high court blocks appointment of some judges in majority-Black capital city and county
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Thu,09/21/23-6:45PM , 358 Reads
JACKSON, Miss.
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, right, announces a proposal that he says should alleviate financial problems for hospitals, during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Dr. Alan Jones listens at left. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Thu,09/21/23-11:43AM , 858 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov.
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Solicitor General Scott Stewart argues against a lawsuit in state chancery court, July 5, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Stewart argued before a federal appeals court on Oct. 5 in favor of limiting the federal government’s ability to sue states over their mental health systems. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, the appeals court overturned a district court judge's ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, Pool, File)

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Federal appeals court reverses ruling that found Mississippi discriminated in mental health care
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Wed,09/20/23-6:53PM , 494 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in their communities.
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Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, the Democratic candidate for governor in November, shows off a bumper sticker that indicates the Republican driver is a Presley supporter during a campaign stop in Summit, Miss., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Republican former congressman endorses Democratic nominee in Mississippi governor's race
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Wed,09/20/23-4:48PM , 449 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The last Republican who lost a general election for Mississippi governor is endorsing the Democratic nominee in this year's race.

Democrat Brandon Presley's campaign released a statement Wednesday from former U.S. Rep. Mike Parker, who said he is choosing Presley over first-term Republican Gov. Tate Reeves.
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