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Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Hancock County deputy
SUMMARY: Joseph Michael Rohrbacker, a man from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a police officer. Rohrbacker shot and killed Hancock County Deputy Michael Boutte in February 2021. He claimed that he was shooting in the air, intending to die by suicide from law enforcement. After initially pleading guilty to shooting the officer, Rohrbacker eventually pled guilty to capital murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault of a police officer. He has also been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault on a neighbor and 30 years for aggravated assault on a second deputy.
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Salesman pleads guilty to defrauding 100 Mississippi schools over football equipment
SUMMARY: Former salesman Charles Ferrell Trimm has pleaded guilty to participating in two bid-rigging conspiracies under the Sherman Act and one wire fraud conspiracy, targeting over 100 schools in Mississippi. Trimm, who worked with Riddell and others, manipulated bids for school football equipment from August 2020 to July 2023. Their scheme involved submitting coordinated bids and misusing an individual's identity. The U.S. Attorney emphasized the harm to schools through these anti-competitive practices. Trimm could face up to 10 years for the antitrust violation and up to 20 years for wire fraud, including potential fines and restitution. The case is part of a larger antitrust investigation into school sports equipment by the FBI.
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Delta State president proposes cutting budget along with multiple departments
SUMMARY: Delta State University President, Dr. Dan Ennis, announced significant budget reductions and department closures to address the university's financial difficulties. Despite a 20-year high in freshman retention, Delta State is facing spending and revenue imbalances caused by declining enrollment. The plan includes $6.1 million in budget cuts by FY25 and additional savings by FY27. The university will discontinue low-enrollment programs, consolidating 21 majors into four new degrees and restructuring existing colleges. Only 8% of students will be affected, with personalized academic plans to minimize disruptions. Approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the accrediting body is pending.
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Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain appointed to Division I Baseball Committee
SUMMARY: Southern Miss Athletic Director Jeremy McClain has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. His term will run from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2028. McClain's responsibilities include selecting, seeding, and bracketing teams for the 64-team NCAA Tournament. He will also oversee general operations of the championship and provide input on sport-specific legislation. McClain's appointment followed a nomination by the Sun Belt Conference, representing a broad range of Division I teams. His goal is to support coaches and student-athletes in promoting college baseball.
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