SUMMARY: Mississippi native Jamal Roberts advanced to the top three on American Idol’s season 23 finale after performing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Beauty and the Beast” during Double Disney Night. Judges and the audience praised his performances. Alongside Roberts, Louisiana country singer John Foster and multi-genre artist Breanna Nix also advanced, while Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley were eliminated. Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, previously made the top three on BET’s Sunday Best. He credits American Idol for his growth as an artist. The finale airs May 18 with performances from finalists and guest stars.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith honored four Mississippi law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during National Police Week. She paid tribute to George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone, Summit Police Patrolman Troy Floyd, Mississippi Department of Public Safety liaison Michael Griffin, and George County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agent Robert Daffin, Jr. Malone and Floyd were shot in separate incidents in 2024, Griffin died in a 2023 accident, and Daffin passed in 2021 from COVID-19 complications. All were added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial. Hyde-Smith emphasized the need for support, resources, and respect for officers and their families.

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SUMMARY: Former Ole Miss tennis player Lucie Devier is launching Rising Rackets, a youth tennis program for children ages 3 to 12 in Mississippi. Devier, a French-born athlete who played for North Texas before joining Ole Miss, is now a pro at Goose Creek Tennis Club. The program emphasizes fun, skill development, and progression, inspired by European training principles. It aims to nurture young talent and feed into the club’s elite-level junior tennis academy. Rising Rackets includes a comprehensive player development system covering sports psychology, fitness, and nutrition. Registration for the summer program is open.

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