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State Sen. David Parker announces retirement from legislature ahead of special election
SUMMARY: State Sen. David Parker announced he will step down from his District 2 seat following redrawn Senate lines in DeSoto County, prompted by NAACP litigation to increase majority-minority districts. Parker, a Republican, will not seek a fourth term, citing family and community service priorities. Two candidates, Republican Charlie Hoots and Democrat Theresa Gillespie Isom, have declared to run in the upcoming special election. Parker, an optometrist with a growing eyecare practice, plans to devote more time to his medical career. His Senate tenure included authoring water system control legislation for Jackson and involvement in a failed bill limiting the state auditor’s power. The special election primary is Aug. 5; the general election is Nov. 4.
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Are Mississippi State’s cowbells the best tradition in college football? USA Today poll is asking
SUMMARY: Mississippi State football’s cowbell tradition, known for nearly a century, has been nominated by USA Today’s 10Best as one of college football’s top traditions. The iconic cowbell-ringing, rooted in a local legend about a lost cow on the field, was banned in 1974 but returned in 2010, becoming a symbol of Bulldog spirit. Fans can vote for it as the nation’s best tradition through August 17. Ahead of the 2025 season kickoff against Southern Miss, coach Jeff Lebby and key players highlighted their offseason work, embracing a tough schedule and aiming to exceed expectations despite challenges.
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More details announced for ESPN’s stop at Neshoba County Fair
SUMMARY: ESPN will feature the 2025 Neshoba County Fair in its revived “SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days” series. The fair, held in Philadelphia, Mississippi from July 25 to August 1, will host ESPN’s “SportsCenter” live on July 29. Anchor Shae Cornette will cover red-clay horse races, interview attendees, and showcase local traditions. The series, last aired in 2005, highlights state rivalries and fan culture across the U.S. Mississippi is the 34th stop on ESPN’s summer tour, which builds excitement for its new streaming service launching in September. Cornette previously anchored the segment from South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore BMX Racing event.
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Ole Miss football player Corey Adams killed in Tennessee shooting
SUMMARY: Corey Adams, an 18-year-old freshman football player at the University of Mississippi, was fatally shot Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee. Adams, a defensive end from New Orleans and a three-star recruit, was one of five people shot outside a residence. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:15 p.m. and found Adams deceased after life-saving attempts. Four other men were hospitalized in non-critical condition. Adams had enrolled in January, majoring in freshman studies and preparing for his first collegiate season. Both his high school and Ole Miss football programs expressed deep sorrow and asked for privacy during this difficult time.
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