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- ↑ Moraski, Alexander (November 8, 2023). "Mississippi 2023 General Election Updated Results". Picayune Item. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ↑ Staff, WTOK (March 25, 2024). "State Rep. Keith Jackson, 2 others indicted for receiving/possession of stolen property". WTOK. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
