SUMMARY: Natchez has elected its first pet mayor, a black lab named Mary Frances, following a spirited campaign. Mary Frances, known for her greeter role at Darby’s downtown shop, defeated fellow candidate Roni by 321 votes. The election also raised funds for local animal organizations. Though this was her first official campaign, Mary Frances had been the “unofficial Pet Mayor” for over a decade. The election also led to the appointment of other pet officials, including Roni as Chief of PAWlice and Dart as FUR Chief. The new officials will be sworn in during a public collaring ceremony on May 10.

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SUMMARY: Local and state leaders gathered on April 29, 2025, for the groundbreaking of the SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park in Grenada County. The park, developed by The Hollingsworth Companies, is expected to have a $4 billion direct economic impact and create up to 2,500 jobs. It will feature over two million square feet of industrial space across 14 buildings, strategically located along Interstate 55. With construction already underway, the park aims to attract national and international companies, furthering Mississippi’s economic growth. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the state’s success in drawing over $32 billion in private sector investments since 2020.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi State baseball team, under interim coach Justin Parker, secured an 18-5 run-rule victory over Memphis in their first game after parting ways with head coach Chris Lemonis. The Bulldogs amassed 16 hits, with Reed Stallman and Ross Highfill hitting home runs, and Stallman driving in five runs. Noah Sullivan and Jacob Pruitt combined for strong pitching performances. Lemonis, who led the team to a national title in 2021, was recently relieved after a decline in team performance. Meanwhile, Southern Miss won 9-4 against New Orleans, and Ole Miss defeated Austin Peay 6-3. All three teams return to league play this weekend.

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