SUMMARY: James Matthew Gardner, 26, faces up to 45 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor who lived with him in Rankin County, Mississippi. Convicted by a jury following a two-day trial, Gardner was found guilty of sexual battery and gratification of lust. The abuse was reported in September 2023, with evidence collected from the victim’s home, electronics, and Gardner’s property. Testimonies included the victim, sibling, investigators, medical examiners, and forensic scientists. Gardner will be sentenced on June 23 and must register as a sex offender, with no contact allowed with the victim. Sentencing will be served without parole.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University announced a historic donation from Howard Industries to fund a new indoor practice facility for its football team. The 110,000-square-foot facility, named after Billy W. Howard Sr., will be built adjacent to the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex. Howard, a 1946 graduate and former athlete, has long supported his alma mater. The facility will feature sports science spaces for injury prevention and recovery, along with expanded sports medicine and nutrition areas. Expected to cost \$60 million, construction begins in 2027, with an anticipated opening in 2028. The new facility will significantly enhance the football program’s training capabilities.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is leading the effort to establish federal criminal penalties for assaulting hospital employees amid rising violence against healthcare workers. The Save Healthcare Workers Act, introduced with Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), aims to deter violence by authorizing federal prosecution of offenders. Studies show high rates of violence against healthcare workers, with 77% of emergency staff encountering violence in 2021 and 81.6% of nurses experiencing workplace violence in 2023. The bill proposes fines and up to 10 years in prison for assaults, matching protections for flight attendants. The act is supported by healthcare organizations and has a House companion bill.

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