SUMMARY: ESPN will feature the 2025 Neshoba County Fair in its revived “SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days” series. The fair, held in Philadelphia, Mississippi from July 25 to August 1, will host ESPN’s “SportsCenter” live on July 29. Anchor Shae Cornette will cover red-clay horse races, interview attendees, and showcase local traditions. The series, last aired in 2005, highlights state rivalries and fan culture across the U.S. Mississippi is the 34th stop on ESPN’s summer tour, which builds excitement for its new streaming service launching in September. Cornette previously anchored the segment from South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore BMX Racing event.

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SUMMARY: Corey Adams, an 18-year-old freshman football player at the University of Mississippi, was fatally shot Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee. Adams, a defensive end from New Orleans and a three-star recruit, was one of five people shot outside a residence. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:15 p.m. and found Adams deceased after life-saving attempts. Four other men were hospitalized in non-critical condition. Adams had enrolled in January, majoring in freshman studies and preparing for his first collegiate season. Both his high school and Ole Miss football programs expressed deep sorrow and asked for privacy during this difficult time.

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SUMMARY: A study by SeaD Consulting revealed that over 65% of shrimp served in Jackson, Mississippi restaurants are mislabeled, with many claiming to offer locally caught shrimp but actually serving imported varieties. Testing of 44 restaurants before a new state seafood labeling law took effect found only 14 served authentic U.S. wild-caught shrimp. Eighteen dishes were explicitly misleading, and 10 implicitly so. Imported shrimp often lack the quality and labor standards of domestic shrimp, threatening local fisheries. The Southern Shrimp Alliance urges consumers to request proof of shrimp origin, hoping new labeling laws improve transparency and protect local livelihoods.

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