SUMMARY: Three men from Gulfport have been sentenced for their involvement in a New Year’s Eve shootout in December 2021 that resulted in four deaths and three injuries. Latavion Bland received a total of 11 years, Vincent Armstrong was sentenced to five years, and Mario Clark received a 15-year suspended sentence with five years of post-release supervision. Evidence revealed that the incident stemmed from escalating tensions between groups at a party, leading to a fatal confrontation. All seven co-defendants involved have been convicted with various sentences, including one receiving 38 years for manslaughter.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss has appointed Charles Huff as their new head football coach, concluding a two-month search after his success leading Marshall to a 10-win season. Athletic director Jeremy McClain and university president Dr. Joe Paul expressed optimism for a program resurgence. Huff’s public introduction was a celebratory event, emphasizing Southern Miss’s rich football history. He aims to restore the team’s competitive edge, acknowledging the challenges of modern college athletics. Huff, who signed a five-year, $4.75 million contract, urged fan investment to revive morale and excitement. He declared his mission: “I didn’t come here to play… I came here to win.”

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SUMMARY: In anticipation of the holiday season, seven Mississippi companies are donating 369,000 servings of poultry-based protein products to the Mississippi Food Network and the Salvation Army. This includes 59,500 pounds of chicken and 129,000 eggs. Governor Tate Reeves announced the donation, facilitated by the Mississippi Poultry Association, which has contributed over five million servings since 2011. The initiative aims to support hungry Mississippians during the festive season. Mississippi’s poultry industry, the state’s largest agricultural sector, has significant economic impacts, supporting 32,000 jobs and generating about $27.8 billion in total economic activity.

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