SUMMARY: The Mississippi Mud Monsters launched professional baseball anew in the Jackson metro with a 13-2 victory over the Florence Y’alls at Trustmark Park, nicknamed “The Swamp.” A crowd of 4,552 witnessed the home opener, where Malcolm Butler, a Vicksburg native and Super Bowl-winning defensive back, threw the ceremonial first pitch. Australian pitcher James Boeree, standing 7-foot-2, started strong, with former Mississippi State player Brayland Skinner scoring the first run. The Mud Monsters pulled ahead in the fourth inning and expanded their lead before closing with a three-run inning in the eighth. The night ended with fireworks, marking a landmark victory and an exciting start for the team.

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SUMMARY: James Matthew Gardner, 26, faces up to 45 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor who lived with him in Rankin County, Mississippi. Convicted by a jury following a two-day trial, Gardner was found guilty of sexual battery and gratification of lust. The abuse was reported in September 2023, with evidence collected from the victim’s home, electronics, and Gardner’s property. Testimonies included the victim, sibling, investigators, medical examiners, and forensic scientists. Gardner will be sentenced on June 23 and must register as a sex offender, with no contact allowed with the victim. Sentencing will be served without parole.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University announced a historic donation from Howard Industries to fund a new indoor practice facility for its football team. The 110,000-square-foot facility, named after Billy W. Howard Sr., will be built adjacent to the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex. Howard, a 1946 graduate and former athlete, has long supported his alma mater. The facility will feature sports science spaces for injury prevention and recovery, along with expanded sports medicine and nutrition areas. Expected to cost \$60 million, construction begins in 2027, with an anticipated opening in 2028. The new facility will significantly enhance the football program’s training capabilities.

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