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Mississippi State veterinarians save life of endangered sea turtle named ‘Toast Malone’
SUMMARY: Veterinarians at Mississippi State University successfully performed life-saving procedures on two endangered sea turtles, Toast Malone and Mudpie. Toast Malone, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, had a fishhook removed from its stomach by Dr. John Thomason using endoscopy. Mudpie, a loggerhead sea turtle, had two fishhooks removed from its esophagus and mouth by Thomason, CVM faculty, and veterinary students. These efforts are part of the university-based Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security’s collaboration with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Both turtles are now recovering at the Mississippi Gulf Coast with hopes of being released back into the wild.
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Mississippi State fans storm field after Bulldogs upset No. 12 Arizona State 24-20
SUMMARY: Mississippi State secured a thrilling 24-20 victory over No. 12 Arizona State at Davis Wade Stadium. After building a 17-0 lead, the Bulldogs saw the Sun Devils score 20 unanswered points. With 39 seconds left, Blake Shapen connected with Brenen Thompson for the game-winning touchdown. Arizona State’s final drive ended with an interception. This marked Mississippi State’s first home upset over a top-25 team since 2022. The Bulldogs amassed 345 total yards, with Shapen passing for 279 yards and three touchdowns. Coach Jeff Lebby called the win a major confidence booster following last season’s struggles. Next, Mississippi State hosts Alcorn State.
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Governor clarifies why he sent National Guard to D.C. and not Jackson
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves deployed about 200 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., but chose not to send them to Jackson despite its high homicide rates. Jackson, known as “America’s murder capital,” experienced over 160 homicides in 2021. Reeves supports President Trump’s efforts against violent crime in D.C. but believes legislative measures in Jackson are effectively addressing the problem. In 2023, the GOP-led legislature expanded Capitol Police jurisdiction and established an inferior court to handle cases. Reeves highlighted increased police hiring and new judicial appointments, noting a decline in homicides in 2025 and confidence in the city’s new mayor. He remains open to deploying troops if needed.
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Ole Miss addiction specialists urge safer choices as new school year begins
SUMMARY: As the fall semester and college football season begin, University of Mississippi addiction specialists urge students to be cautious with alcohol and drug use. Alysia Lajune, program manager at the William Magee Center, notes that partying and substance use are often seen as college norms. A spring 2025 survey found over half of Mississippi undergraduates used harmful substances recently, with 53% drinking alcohol. Although alcohol use is declining nationally, the Magee Center promotes harm reduction during Recovery Awareness Month. They recommend safer drinking practices and offer alcohol-free tailgates and hydration stations during football games to support sober students.
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