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Finishing games still a work in progress for Ole Miss football
At times, Ole Miss looked as dominant as any college football team playing on Saturday, but then there were other times that looked like the exact opposite.
The Rebels couldn’t be stopped in the second quarter against Tulsa in which they put up 28 unanswered points en route to a 35-14 halftime lead.
The opposition answered with 13 unanswered points of its own in the second half, but Ole Miss strong enough on defense to escape with a 35-27 triumph at home.
Head Coach Lane Kiffin compared that second half effort to week one against Troy in which the Rebels failed to…
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Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law takes effect July 1
SUMMARY: Starting July 1, 2025, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law requires all seafood, including shrimp and crawfish, sold in the state—whether in stores, markets, restaurants, or food trucks—to be clearly labeled as “Domestic” if harvested, raised, and processed in the U.S., or “Imported” if sourced outside the U.S. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will oversee compliance through inspections statewide. The law aims to boost consumer confidence and support local fishermen, with educational resources and sample signage available online to assist businesses during the transition.
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Fourth Annual “Big T Invitational” in memory of Thomas Miller raises 10-thousand dollars for UAB Hospital
SUMMARY: The Fourth Annual Big T Invitational was held Saturday in Biloxi at Sunkist Country Club with 92 participants honoring Thomas Miller’s life. Miller, who battled serious heart problems and passed away in 2022, inspired the event to support the LVAD Patient Assistance Fund at UAB, where he received care. His son, Blake Miller, shared how golf connects them and continues his father’s legacy. The Big T Foundation has raised over \$28,000 to help patients with left ventricular assist devices. The event celebrates Miller’s memory while giving back to the hospital that extended his life.
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Mississippi airports working to complete projects
SUMMARY: Airports across Mississippi, including Picayune and Poplarville, are rushing to complete federally funded upgrades before the 2026 expiration of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Picayune’s airport is undergoing a \$2.7 million project repaving runways and updating electrical systems, with only a small local contribution. City leaders see the improvements as vital economic tools, supporting flights from companies like Walmart and Chevron. Poplarville has completed runway and lighting upgrades and plans to build five new hangars to generate revenue and reduce taxpayer dependence. Officials emphasize these repairs as key investments for future growth and self-sufficiency.
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