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18-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge upholds disqualification of Jackson mayor candidate. How many are running now?
And then there were 20. On Tuesday, Jackson's field of mayoral candidates vying for the city's top public office got a little less crowded after a special judge upheld the disqualification of Democratic candidate Ali M. ShamsidDeen. Retired Circuit Judge Forrest A. Johnson, who was specially appointed for ShamsidDeen's hearing last week, upheld the Jackson Democratic Executive Committee's decision to disqualify ShamsidDeen due to his not meeting residency requirements. The committee found, through housing and voting records, that ShamsidDeen had not lived in Jackson for two years. Mississippi law requires municipal candidates to have lived in the city in which they are running "for at least two years prior to the general election," unless the municipality has a population less than 1,000. Jackson's population was 140,613 as of 2024. In early February, ShamsidDeen, who once served as a Jackson judge, met before the committee at Jackson City Hall and attempted to argue that he had been living with his fiancee in Jackson after moving from Byram three years ago. He said his fiancee had deeded over the house in Jackson and brought with him utility bills in his name that he had been paying. The committee reviewed ShamsidDeen's documents, but on Feb. 10 officially disqualified him from the race. ShamsidDeen then sued the committee on Feb. 14. In his court appeal, which he filed on Feb. 14, ShamsidDeen cited Mississippi "House Bill 1896," which he said changed the residency requirement for municipal candidates from two years to one year. After reviewing the Mississippi Legislature's records, the Clarion Ledger found that "House Bill 1896" did not exist and asked ShamsidDeen about that on Feb. 14. ShamsidDeen said his appeal had a typo and he meant to cite "House Bill 1596." The Clarion Ledger again researched "House Bill 1596," which was filed during the Mississippi Legislature's 2024 session. HB 1596 did attempt to revise "the residency requirement for candidates for municipal, county or county district offices from two years to one year." That bill, however, died during the 2024 session and did not pass into law. Campaign finance laws in Mississippi: MS campaign finance enforcement lacks 'teeth,' hindering accountability ShamsidDeen was unaware that the bill had died, but said he was still pressing forward with his lawsuit against the committee. He challenged the committee's questioning of his candidacy and cited Mississippi Code 23-15-961, which states "any person desiring to contest the qualifications of another person as a candidate for nomination in a political party primary election shall file a petition specifically setting forth the grounds of the challenge within ten (10) days after the qualifying deadline for the office in question." ShamsidDeen said no person put forward a petition to the committee challenging his candidacy. He said the committee has a "bias" toward him, and he will be making the argument during his trial. He also said he has been living in Jackson for the past three years, so he would meet the two-year residency requirement. "A challenge has to come from another candidate. In order to have a hearing, the committee has to have someone who is putting forth the challenge," ShamsidDeen said on Feb. 14. "The committee in-and-of-itself cannot just summarily challenge a candidate, that's the rule. To this point, even as we speak right now, I have not received a petition filed by any other candidate questioning my residency. So, the committee doesn't have the standing to have a hearing when no one's challenging me." But ShamsidDeen's arguments didn't hold up in court. Johnson upheld the committee's decision to disqualify him from running Tuesday morning in the Hinds County Courthouse. ShamsidDeen is the second mayoral candidate to be disqualified. Last week, the Jackson Democratic Executive Committee also disqualified Keyshia Sanders due to her 2023 felony conviction. According to Mississippi law, convicted felons cannot run for or hold public office. Sanders formally worked as Jackson's constituent services manager where she pleaded guilty to embezzling city grant funds. She is now serving a 5-year probation sentence and was ordered to pay back $54,000. With ShamsidDeen and Sanders out of the mayor's race, that leaves a total of 20 candidates: 12 Democrats, three Republicans and five Independents. Jackson homicides: Jackson State experts weigh in on Jackson murder rate the past 5 years. See the numbers Party primaries are set for April 1 and the general election is June 3. Based on Jackson's history, there is a strong likelihood that the city's next mayor will be decided during the Democratic primary. Jackson has not had a Republican mayor since at least 1949. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson mayor candidates down to 20 as ShamsidDeen loses legal battle
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge rules Jackson mayoral candidate does not meet requirements to run
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A special judge has issued a ruling after Ali M. ShamsidDeen filed an appeal after he was left off of the ballot in the Jackson mayoral race. According to retired Circuit Judge Forrest A. Johnson, ShamsidDeen does not meet the two-year residency requirement. The judge said ShamsidDeen's homestead remains outside of Jackson, and his voting history, along with vehicle registration and driver's license addresses, are outside of the capital city. Mississippi absentee ballots available for 2025 Municipal Primary Election ShamsidDeen filed the appeal in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County. He asked the court to reverse the decision of the City of Jackson Municipal Democratic Executive Committee that left him off of the ballot. Keyshia Sanders was also left off of the ballot after she pled guilty to wire fraud in January 2023. She was the former Constituent Service Manager for the City of Jackson. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Buzz Feed
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Products So Wonderfully Ridiculous They Are Basically Meme-Worthy
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · A screaming goat is the perfect way to meme-ify your desk, IMO. 1. A box of bubble wrap sheets for the next time you want to have a child-like temper tantrum because, unfortunately, people frown upon that. And with over 6,000 bubbles in a single box, you'll have plenty of supplies to enjoy a little relief when life gets on your nerves! Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 2. A dimmable sad duck night-light because why get a boring old lamp for your nightstand, when you could get this *highly* relatable one? You'll be saying "same" as you turn it on first thing Monday morning. Amazon Promising review: "Like a lot of us, this duck is just doing the best they can. They look a bit sad and forlorn but yet they're a literal bright spot in your day. I work from home and I don't typically like a lot of lights on when I'm working but this little friend gives off just enough light to make my day a little more cheerful and I haven't bitten anyone since I started using it as a little desk lamp. It's has also come in quite handy when I've lost power during a few summer storms. It's not bright enough to read with but it is good at banishing the creepy things that live under your bed. It seems to hold a charge for a good amount of time and it charges easily on my laptop while I'm working. I didn't have many expectations for this little light but it's cute and useful and I am considering buying a few more." — Rebecca Swanson Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 3. A pound of cereal marshmallows that'll make your inner child scream with joy — I can't be the only one who used to dig through boxes of Lucky Charms. You'll get the best part of the cereal *and* enjoy a bowl full of marshmallows (which I know you've dreamed of). Promising review:"Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 4. An extra-extra long plushie for some supreme comfort as you lay down watching your comfort show. You'll be saying, "Pass me the paw-pcorn" in no time! Promising review: "My kids love these long cats. And now we buy them for gifts for all their firiends. It is unique and fun especially if you struggle with gift ideas. It's perfect." — Ali M. Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 5 lengths and 16 styles). 5. A laptop sticker that'll quickly give your coworkers the memo that you can't be bothered. Now they might just second guess whether or not to start their next email with "hope this finds you well" — because no... it did not. Me Pop Stickers / Etsy Me Pop Stickers is a woman-owned small business based in Brooklyn, NY that sells unique (and adorable) stickers. Get it from Me Pop Stickers on Etsy for $3.92+ (available in six sizes). 6. A snail-inspired skincare headband if you fully caved into the snail mucin hype, and now it's a holy grail product of yours. Now, your face will get all the moisturizing benefits without any product seeping into your hair. Promising review: "I love this SO MUCH, I embrace my inner snail every time I wash my face. It's soft but not too fluffy and thick, it has a nice stretch but it's also not too loose where I feel like it's falling. Buy some for you and your snail friends :)" — sam Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in 17 colors). 7. A sticky note holder if you love making ~old-fashioned~ to-do lists but sometimes lose track of them — this little hanger is here to help! Just pin him up with a thumbtack, and your list will always be right in front of you — no more digging through messy drawers to find it! 8. An absurdly cute dinosaur sculpture to hold your keys, card holder, coins, or hair ties right in its mouth. Your guests will ~roar~ with laughter every time they see this. It even has little pads on the bottom, so it won't scratch up any surfaces! Promising review:"This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" — Jeremy Szabo Get it from Amazon for $53.98 (available in three colors). 9. A pair of magnetic hand-holding socks to get your flirty foot game on by yourself or with your BFF or partner! Amazon Promising review:"My sister and I have had so much fun with these socks!!! They are super cute and the magnetic hold really well. The magnets are a bit big so you do notice them but overall super fun and cute." — addison fullmer Get them from Amazon for $8.58+ (available in two colors and in packs of four). 10. A doggie hair clip that truly deserves a round of a-paws for how stinkin' cute it is. If you feel like you're having a bad hair day, don't worry; people will focus on how adorable this is instead. Promising review:"This dog clip is beyond perfect. The extra-long tongue on the dog perfectly embodies the spirit of a bulldog. This will make ANY bulldog-loving long long-haired person overjoyed. I get lots of compliments when I wear it, and I smile whenever I see it. I've been wearing this clip regularly for a year and it's held up beautifully!" — Laura is NICE Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in 23 styles). 11. A pack of edible chocolate candles to make people say "...did you really just eat your candle? 🤨" after you make your b-day wish. Just make sure to remove the wick and you're set to eat it. Let Them Eat Candles is a family-owned small business. Promising review: "Got this for my son's birthday. He and the other kids love it. They were so surprised when I asked, 'Who wants to eat a candle?' But after I took a bite, everyone wanted to eat it, too. There was more interest in eating candle than the cake. This chocolate candle is a must for any kid's birthday." — Amazon Customer Get a three-pack from Amazon for $16.95 for a three-pack (available in eight styles and larger packs). 12. A bendable stuffed doll that's the epitome of, "let me contemplate my entire life real quick." Promising review:"He may look like he is having an existential crisis, but this banana man is definitely worth the purchase. I love him! No matter how bummed out I am, he is always far more bummed than me, and that somehow cheers me up." — Dei Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 13. A silly as heck vase with posable arms and legs so your beautiful flowers aren't the only thing making you smile (and giggle a little). It'll DEFINITELY be a conversation starter when your guests come over. Promising review: "The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one. I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them." — Susy Lundy Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors). 14. The Dingle Dangle that looks silly, but will be pretty dang helpful and keep your baby delightfully distracted when you're changing their diaper. Bonus: It breaks down into three parts, so you get a toy, a chime (you can take on the go), and a diaper distractor all in one! Amazon Btw, you might recognize this from Shark Tank! Promising review: "Grandson loves playing with it! Magic fingers are fun to put in the mouth. Keeps him occupied and remaining forward while being able to change his diaper/clothing without squirming! Great invention! He loves it and I love it !" — Dawn Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (also available in a deluxe version). 15. "Gracula," a vampire-shaped garlic mincer so you can say goodbye to painstaking slicing and dicing — this gets the job done with a quick twist of the head. It'll make cooking more fun *and* keep your hands odor-free in the process. And it's so cute that you'll find yourself in love with a vampire — just like Lily-Rose Depp's character in Nosferatu (2024). This little bloodsucker is 100% food-safe, BPA-free, and dishwasher safe! Promising review:"It's so ridiculous how cute and functional it is! I hated chopping or mincing garlic before getting this! It is fast and efficient, and can get a lot done quickly. Did I mention how cute this is? Also, please know this IS dishwasher-safe. I pop the hair off before putting the top in the dishwasher, and the bottom is one piece so no issues of water getting in and staying there, as other reviewers have expressed concerns about. BUT! If there is ONE THING that is a bit of a pain, it is getting ALL the bits out — but a small silicone spatula or scraper does the trick just fine for me! I use this garlic tool daily; it is honestly a game changer for my cooking game!" — Llamazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $17.95. 16. A relatable T-shirt because when someone says, "Tell me about yourself," you don't know whether to tell them your middle school lore or your favorite color. Because let's be real, small talk is just TOO much sometimes. What Would Cara Do / Etsy What Would Cara Do is a Boston-based, woman-owned small business. Promising review: "Great service and a great product! I love my new shirt. I had a question for the seller and they were also quick and professional when answering my questions. I would recommend and buy from this shop again." — Ariel Hoover Get it from What Would Cara Do on Etsy for $23.44 (available in unisex sizes XS–5XL and two colors). 17. A mini Waving Inflatable Tube Guy for when your boss just invited you to *another* meeting that could've just been an email. While that is eye-roll-worthy, this flapping desk buddy will turn that frown upside down before you even realize it. Promising review:"My youngest loves seeing these guys everywhere we go. When we drive around and she sees one outside, she yells, 'Look, it's a (color) guy!' So we got her this little one. She is just obsessed with how she has one of her own! It is so cool. Made of awesome material. The fan is strong, and it waves around just like the larger ones you can put in your yard." — Joe H. Get it from Amazon for $8.58. 18. The HairyGrabster, a Shark Tank famous product with a spiky blob design to hold loose hair tightly that would otherwise go down the drain and cause a clog. Just suction cup it to your shower wall so everyone in your home can just smear their hair-covered hands onto it and send those expensive calls to the plumber, well, down the drain. Promising review: "I saw this product on Shark Tank and was annoyed that the sharks (nearly all men, and one woman who's worn her hair short for years) had such a strong negative reaction to the HairyGrabster. As soon as I saw it, I was like YES, I NEED THAT! Especially since my husband decided to grow his hair long as an outcome of the pandemic. We need this silicone thing to keep our drains clear. He had no idea you lose that much hair when you wear it long, but that's because I've been the one picking his hair out of the drain lately! I tested it out in the shower tonight, and the HairyGrabster lives up to its name! See my attached photo. The mass of hair is gross, but less gross than yanking it out of the shower drain along with other nasty stuff. $10 each is kind of expensive, so I bought a two-pack to defray the cost. I never knew I needed this item, but now I can't think of a better solution, aside from cutting my hair shorter to minimize hair loss. I will be buying more to give as gifts to my other long-haired friends. The HairyGrabster suctions to the shower door really well. You just need to wet the back beforehand!" — Holly TJ Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in three colors and in a two-pack). 19. How to Be More Shrek: An Ogre's Guide to Life if you want a tutorial on how to find a quiet place to live with no real-world responsibilities. I mean, who doesn't want to start their day with a mud bath? Promising review:"I got this book as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He has slowly started turning green and may have even gained a donkey friend. This book made him more Shrek. 💚" — Samantha Martin Get it from Amazon for $11.69. 20. A bear cub toilet paper holder so you can get a little chuckle as you handle your business. Surely the Charmin bears will be jealous of your bathroom when they walk in and see this. Amazon 21. An earring holder stand that looks straight out of a Polly Pocket collab with McDonald's (IYKYK). It's the perfect way to adorably organize your jewelry and keep it on display so you *actually* wear it! Amazon Promising review:"This is as adorable as advertised, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it's actually practical, too. It holds quite a few earrings in a small space, with them all easily visible and accessible. I love it!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.69+ (available in seven colors). 22. A mini claw machine to bring you back to the days of begging your parents for money so you can *almost* win that plushie. But since you're an adult now, you can play for free.99 baby — and you can even make a game out of taking your pills, like some reviewers do! Amazon Be careful when letting kids play with this because the mini prizes are a choking a hazard! Promising review: "Impulse buy after laughing hysterically at the video of this going around on TikTok. This thing is cute and fun and very entertaining! Be forewarned: The clear top dome part does not attach firmly." — Szibarita Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two color sets). 23. A jumbo olive candle you can add to your bar cart decor to announce "This is a dirty martini household." The top notes are jasmine, neroli, orange blossom. Get it from Selfridges for $22.50. 24. A bumper sticker so you can induce some guilt into people who road rage at you for no good reason. You're just a baby! Spellcast Studio / Etsy Spellcast Studio is a small business. Promising review: "Absolutely adorable!! I love it, my friends love it, it's perfect!! I opted to stick it to a magnet so I could move it, and it worked out perfectly!! Smooth application. High quality." — anastasia Get it from Spellcast Studio on Etsy for $10. 25. And a lil' piggy if you want a companion that'll happily let you scream whatever song you want in the morning *or* help you crank out some work. Just place it on top of your car monitor or laptop screen for a porkin' good time. Amazon Promising review: "The display console on my 2022 Toyota Highlander doesn't quite align with Pigsly's physique, but using just one of the adhesive tabs has kept him in place through drives and deployment of the sunshade. There is no reason you actually need this lucky piggy, but if you are in the market for a porcine pal for your ride, you can't go wrong with this one." — BHL Get it from Amazon for $7.50 (available in two other styles). 26. A pair of cat paw oven mitts so you can pull out your dinner or dessert without letting out a cat-like yelp. Amazon Promising review:"Ordered for my mom and was shocked at the quality! They are sooo thick and the design looks high end and exactly as pictured. Very impressed." — Nicole T Get them from Amazon for $13.50 (available in two styles). 27. A screaming goat you'll want on your desk because the next time your Monday is *really* Monday-ing, you'll want an outlet. So go ahead and hit that goat to get out your cathartic screaming.
