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Judge delays sentencing of convicted former Jackson city councilwoman
SUMMARY: The sentencing of former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee, convicted on federal bribery charges, has been postponed indefinitely. Originally set for November 13, the delay was ordered by Chief District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III, with no public reason provided. Lee resigned on August 14 after accepting over $19,000 in cash and gifts from undercover FBI informants to influence city projects. She has pleaded guilty and faces up to five years in prison and significant fines. A special election for her Ward 2 seat occurred recently, with Tina Clay and Marcus Cheatam likely heading for a runoff.
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Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro named to Lou Groza Award watch list
SUMMARY: Ole Miss specialist Lucas Carneiro was named to the 2025 Lou Groza Award preseason watch list, recognizing the nation’s top college placekicker. A transfer from Western Kentucky, Carneiro impressed in his sophomore season after moving from Bowling Green to Ole Miss, earning Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Year honors. He completed 18 of 19 field goals, including a perfect 6-for-6 from 50+ yards, and converted all 41 extra points. His 94.7% field goal rate ranks second among returning FBS kickers. Semifinalists will be announced November 18, with the winner crowned December 12 on ESPN.
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‘Operation Guardian Force’ yields 72 arrests, 29 human trafficking victims rescued
SUMMARY: A statewide law enforcement effort in Mississippi, called “Operation Guardian Force,” led to 72 arrests related to human and drug trafficking and offenses against children, along with the rescue of 29 trafficking victims. The two-week operation involved 400 officers from federal, state, and local agencies, including the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force and other specialized units. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch emphasized the commitment to removing traffickers and aiding victims. Partnering agencies included the FBI, DEA, and numerous local police and sheriff’s departments. Victim services were provided by organizations such as the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence.
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Mississippi State baseball schedules Pensacola exhibition against Florida State
SUMMARY: Mississippi State baseball will open its 2026 season with an exhibition game against Florida State on October 18 at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola. After a postseason run in 2025 under interim coach Justin Parker, the Bulldogs fell to FSU in the Tallahassee Regional championship. The 2026 team, led by new head coach Brian O’Connor, returns few starters but adds several transfer players. The exhibition offers fans an early look at this revamped roster. Tickets go on sale to the public August 12. Blue Wahoos president Jonathan Griffith highlighted the event’s significance given both programs’ College World Series histories.
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