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Mississippi State upsets Creighton 81-66 to advance to NCAA Tournament Round of 32

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs (22-10) are moving on in the NCAA Tournament after upsetting Creighton (22-9) in the Round of 64 Friday night.

The 11-seed Bulldogs jumped out to a commanding 25-16 first-quarter lead and never let go, taking down the 6-seed Bluejays 81-66 in South Bend, Ind.

Down goes Creighton, the Cinderella of last year’s NCAA tournament who made it to the Elite Eight

Mississippi State — who has a first-year head coach in Sam Purcell — is one win over Notre Dame away from advancing to the Sweet 16. First First Four team to advance to 2nd round

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) March 18, 2023

Mississippi State tied a season high in made three-pointers with 11 while holding Creighton to its lowest field goal percentage (37%) in nearly two months. The Bulldogs also held the Bluejays to just 26% shooting from beyond the arc, their sixth-lowest percentage of the season.

Leading the way for Mississippi State was JerKaila Jordan with 20…

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Title: Mississippi State upsets Creighton 81-66 to advance to NCAA Tournament Round of 32
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Published Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:00:04 +0000

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Defendant in Mississippi auditor’s ‘second largest’ embezzlement case in history goes free

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Wolfe – 2025-06-28 10:19:00

SUMMARY: Four years ago, Tunica nonprofit operator Mardis Jones was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $1 million from a county home rehabilitation program funded by casino revenue. The state auditor accused Jones of misusing funds meant to help vulnerable residents, claiming little money reached contractors. Jones’ defense cited poor program administration and insufficient evidence of theft, with a jury ultimately acquitting him last month. Despite the criminal acquittal, the auditor’s office demanded repayment through a civil claim, which the attorney general’s office had yet to act on, but recently confirmed receipt of the demand letter. The case highlights issues in government oversight and program management.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 27-29

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-06-27 07:11:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (June 27-29) in Mississippi offers a variety of events across the state. Central Mississippi hosts the Kiwanis Club of Pearl Golf Tournament, multiple hot air balloon events including the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival in Canton, and exhibitions like Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers in Jackson. There are also family-friendly activities such as Guys and Dolls Jr. in Natchez, Pilates and yoga events in Jackson, and farmers markets in Jackson, Natchez, and Vicksburg. The Pine Belt region features Story Time with a Soldier in Hattiesburg, immersive theater experiences, karaoke, and runs supporting recovery programs in Laurel.

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Traveling for July Fourth? When to expect the worst traffic, busiest airports

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www.wjtv.com – Jeremy Tanner – 2025-06-26 13:03:00

SUMMARY: With the Fourth of July on a Friday, AAA expects a record 72.2 million Americans to travel domestically over the long weekend, including 61.6 million by car—a 2.2% increase from last year. Busiest driving days are July 2 and 6, with afternoon hours the most congested. Major highways in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and New York will see peak traffic. AAA advises early departures and vehicle maintenance. TSA anticipates 5.84 million air travelers during the week, a 1.4% increase, with July 6 the busiest airport day. Popular destinations include Orlando, Seattle, and New York, while Vancouver tops international spots.

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