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Two men on opposite sides of state sentenced for sex crimes
SUMMARY: Two Mississippi men, John Rouse and Edward Ewing, were sentenced to prison for separate sex crimes. Rouse received 30 years for child exploitation, with five years to be served and 25 years post-release supervision. He must register as a sex offender. Ewing was sentenced to nine years for promoting prostitution, serving one year with eight years of post-release supervision following an undercover operation by the Human Trafficking Task Force in Southaven. Attorney General Lynn Fitch emphasized the commitment to prosecuting predators and highlighted the recovery of 328 victims and 85 arrests in recent years due to the efforts of the human trafficking task force.
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Lee County woman pleads guilty to unemployment fraud
SUMMARY: A Lee County woman, Misty Burgess, has pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds for attempting to obtain unemployment benefits using her sister's personal information. The application was submitted in 2020 when Burgess' sister was ineligible due to being incarcerated at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. State Auditor Shad White stated that this case is among many unemployment fraud cases recently tackled by his team. The U.S. Attorney's office prosecuted the case, and Burgess awaits sentencing by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi in September.
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Karen Waldrup to find out Tuesday if she’s this year’s winner of ‘The Voice’
SUMMARY: Country music singer Karen Waldrup, a Southern Miss alum, has reached the top five of “The Voice” and performed two songs to win over fans on Monday night: Rascal Flatts' “What Hurts the Most” and Jo Dee Messina's “I'm Alright.” Her coaches, Dan + Shay, praised her consistency and expressed confidence in her potential to win. Waldrup previously impressed during blind auditions with Messina's “Bye Bye.” The audience voting has closed, and the winner will be revealed Tuesday night. The other finalists are Nathan Chester, Josh Sanders, Asher HaVon, and Bryan Olesen.
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Motorcycle crash left Biloxi High School senior dead days ahead of graduation
SUMMARY: A Biloxi High School senior, Damian Aguas, tragically died following a motorcycle crash just days before his graduation. The accident occurred on Sunday, May 12, on Sunkist Country Club Road. Aguas suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries five days later. The Biloxi School District expressed their condolences and requested prayers for Aguas' family, friends, and the school community. The school's graduation ceremony took place two days after his death. Authorities do not suspect foul play or the involvement of another vehicle in the crash.
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