SUMMARY: Becky Williams, a Purvis native, was crowned Miss Mississippi 2024 following a week of interviews, performances, and social events. Formerly Miss Capital City, Williams excelled in the competition's talent category on Thursday and the evening wear category on Friday. She will represent Mississippi in the Miss America 2025 competition, aiming to bring back the national title for the fifth time. Other top contestants include Miss University Jane Granberry (runner-up), Miss Mississippi State University Morgan Nelson, Miss Heart of the South Sarah Randolph, and Miss Rankin County Anna Leah Jolly. Scholarships were awarded to alternates and semi-finalists among the 38 contestants.

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SUMMARY: Tammie Williams, 41, has been denied bond after being accused of killing her boyfriend, Jackson firefighter Gerald Bates, 49, by shooting him in the head in April. After the shooting, Williams barricaded herself inside Bates' home, leading to a police standoff that ended when S.W.A.T. released tear gas to arrest her. At her preliminary hearing in Hinds County, Judge Johnnie McDaniels denied bond; Williams also faces a charge for possessing a stolen firearm. Bates served as a firefighter for nearly 10 years at Jackson Fire Department's Station 5 and worked at the Byram Fire Department.

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SUMMARY: Barnabus Aggerh, a freshman sprinter at William Carey, will represent Ghana in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Aggerh recently broke the NAIA 100-meter dash record with a time of 10.01 seconds, earning him the national championship. This achievement is among six NAIA titles won by William Carey in track and field. Head coach Ryan McKenzie praised Aggerh's talent and humility, highlighting his strong work ethic and leadership. Aggerh expressed his desire to make an impact at the Olympics rather than just compete. He views this opportunity as an honor to represent his home country.

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