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Mississippi State Takes Game One in Oxford 8-0 Over Ole Miss
SUMMARY: Mississippi State's Khal Stephen outdueled Ole Miss's Riley Maddox in a pitcher's duel before the Bulldogs exploded with seven runs in the sixth inning, leading to an 8-0 victory in game one of the series. Highlighting the inning was a Dakota Jordan home run, his 15th of the season. Stephen delivered eight innings of shutout baseball, striking out nine with no walks, rebounding from a poor performance against the Rebels the previous year. State improved to 22-12, and Ole Miss dropped to 18-16. The series continued with a 7:30 pm game at Swayze Field.
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State auditor cracking down on Mississippians receiving unemployment benefits
SUMMARY: Mississippi State Auditor Shad White has disclosed the first indictment from an extensive investigation into unemployment benefit fraud under Operation Payback. Kenjarell Thomas faces a 59-count indictment, including identity theft, fraudulent government representation, and wire fraud charges. While in prison, Thomas allegedly used other inmates' personal information and his mother's address to claim benefits. White condemned the misuse of over half a billion dollars in illegal unemployment payments during the pandemic, affirming that regardless of the difficulty in catching out-of-state culprits, local fraudsters will be harshly dealt with. The state is implementing advanced data analytics to detect and address fraudulent activities, with more indictments expected.
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Authorities investigating bomb threat directed at West Harrison High School
SUMMARY: A bomb threat at West Harrison High School in Mississippi prompted an investigation after an anonymous caller indicated they were inside the school with weapons and explosives. The incident, reported around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, led to the lockdown and evacuation of both West Harrison High and Middle Schools. Law enforcement agencies, including the Biloxi Police Department's bomb squad, conducted thorough searches, finding no weapons or explosives. Sheriff Matt Haley emphasized the seriousness of the situation and their prepared response. Schools will resume normal activities on Friday, while authorities continue to seek the suspect, urging anyone with information to contact the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
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William Carey baseball heading to NAIA World Series for second year in a row
SUMMARY: William Carey University's baseball team, the Crusaders, have qualified for the NAIA World Series for the second consecutive year after an 11-4 win against Milligan. An eight-run seventh inning, highlighted by Senior Preston Ratliff's four RBIs and a game-breaking home run, secured their victory. The team, led by coach Bobby Halford, carries strong momentum with their 11th straight win, and Ratliff highlights their eager competitiveness. Having finished third last year, Halford emphasizes their experience and calm approach for the upcoming big games. The World Series will take place from May 24-31 at Lewis-Clark State College.
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