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United States Mississippi Representative Alan Nunnelee had died on February 6, 2015 due to second brain tumor and cancer that kept him ill since May. The Congressman condition was untreatable while being held at the Northeast Mississippi Medical center in Tupelo, Ms which was his hometown. Nunnelee was a member of Republican Party. Since Nunnelee seat has bean vacant, Governor Phil Bryant just planned a special election to take Nunnelee place. There are Many candidates to choose from. Their names are Boyce Adams, Sam Adcock, Nancy Collins, Ed Holliday, Starner Jones, Trent Kelly, Chip Mills, Greg Prickle, Henry Ross, Daniel Sparks, Mike Tagart, Quentin Whitwell, and Walter Zinn. Most of these candidates are independent but have conservative views such as cutting back on spending, limited government, pro-life, pro-gun and likes traditional family values. All lean towards the right wing idealology except the only democrat Walter zinn who is African American attorney and political aide. The general election will take place may 12th and the two highest with the 50% more vote will have a run-off election in June.

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New Poll Shows An Increase In Binge Drinking in College

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According to a study by the American Journal of Public Health, binge drinking continues to be on the rise. Binge drinking occurs when a male consumes at least five drinks on one occasion and at least four drinks for women. The study was revolutionary due to the fact that it was the first study to be conducted county-by-county. The poll indicates that counties with college campuses had higher percentages of people binge drinking compared to counties that did not have any colleges.

Binge drinking continues to be a problem, especially in college campuses, because according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, around half of college students who drink also consume alcohol through binge drinking. Binge drinking can lead to several problems that include assault, sexual abuse, injury, or even death. 

Logan Frost has the story on what some students and doctors think about the increasing levels of binge drinking.  

Top Prospect Malik Newman Commits to New Coach

     Malik Newman committed to play college ball  at Mississippi State last week. Newman is the #10 overall prospect in the ESPN top 100. Newman follows in his father Horatio Webster's footsteps who also played college ball at State. The commitment follows State's firing of former coach Rick Ray. 

     The commitment propels Mississippi State's recruiting class up to no. 17 according to ESPN and spells trouble for the rest of the SEC in next year's season. For more on the commitment and students around campus' reaction check out the video below.