Harrison

Harrisonburg has installed a new 24-hour secure ballot drop box ahead of an upcoming election, giving voters a round-the-clock option to return absentee ballots. The addition comes as local election officials work to expand secure voting access. The city's move reflects broader attention to ballot security and convenience in the run-up to the vote.

Jordan Harrison is stepping away from basketball, leaving the Portland Fire. No further details about her reasons or plans have been made available, and the announcement gives no timeline for a possible return.

The Berkeley Homeless Union is asking a court to hold the city of Berkeley in contempt over its clearing of a homeless encampment on Harrison Street. The move suggests the union believes the sweep violated a prior court order or agreement protecting encampment residents, escalating a legal dispute between homeless advocates and the city over how Berkeley handles unsanctioned camps.

A column in the Biloxi Sun Herald by Harrison asks whether Mississippi politicians will escape accountability as healthcare costs continue to climb in the state. The piece presses state leaders on their role in rising medical expenses and questions whether voters will hold them responsible for the burden on Mississippi households.