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Mar-Jac Poultry being sued by mother of teen killed at Hattiesburg processing plant
SUMMARY: Edilma Ramirez, mother of 16-year-old Duvan Perez, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Mar-Jac Poultry in Hattiesburg after her son died in July 2023 while cleaning a machine. Perez was pulled into the machinery which was still energized, suffering fatal injuries. The lawsuit seeks damages for the incident, which OSHA attributes to the company's safety violations, citing 14 serious and 3 other-than-serious issues, proposing $212,646 in penalties. Onin Staffing, the contractor that hired Perez, is also a defendant, amidst claims that they were unaware of Perez being a minor. This is the plant's third death since 2020.
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Months after fans called for Lemonis’ job, Mississippi State baseball back in postseason
SUMMARY: Three months ago, Mississippi State fans criticized head baseball coach Chris Lemonis, doubting his 2021 championship success. Now, as postseason play begins, Lemonis is enjoying renewed support. Despite recent disappointments, the Bulldogs are ranked and in the top half of the SEC. Lemonis is focused on SEC Tournament success and preparing for a regional. National analyst Eric Sorenson and Kendall Rogers from D1Baseball champion Lemonis, suggesting the two lackluster seasons were anomalies. Heading into the SEC Tournament as a five-seed, Mississippi State may face hosting challenges, but Lemonis argues his team deserves it. They face rival Ole Miss on Tuesday.
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Gov. Reeves declares Emergency Medical Services Week in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Mississippi. Residents are encouraged to express gratitude towards EMS workers, including technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, firefighters, and police officers. The Mississippi State Department of Health highlighted the continuous readiness of EMS teams to provide lifesaving care, which significantly improves survival and recovery rates. This year marks the 50th National EMS Week, celebrated nationwide. In Mississippi, the public is invited to honor EMS personnel at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson on May 21 with a special event featuring various exhibits and demonstrations.
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Southern Miss baseball looks to defend Sun Belt title
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