SUMMARY: Brandon Williams and Miranda Trulove from Mississippi have been arrested for conspiring to defraud the state by claiming unemployment benefits for Williams while he was incarcerated. Williams would call Trulove from prison to apply for benefits on his behalf, which he then received through a debit card that she used. It's illegal in the state to obtain unemployment benefits while in prison. State Auditor Shad White emphasized the use of technology to uncover such fraud. If convicted, the couple could face up to five years in prison and $1,000 in fines each.

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SUMMARY: Republican Reps. Russell Fry and Barry Moore introduced the Protect the Ball Act to offer legal protection for the NCAA and related entities from lawsuits challenging their governance of college sports. The Act responds to legal pressures, including antitrust lawsuits and regulations concerning athlete endorsements since 2016. It aims to regulate recruitment, eligibility, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation. Amidst ongoing settlement talks that could lead to a revenue-sharing model for athletes, this legislation also seeks to establish a liability shield and a uniform standard for NIL compensation while preventing the classification of college athletes as employees. Seven bills have been proposed since 2020, but none have advanced; this Act supports broader NIL legislation.

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SUMMARY: The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a severe weather watch for most of Mississippi on Thursday evening and night, with potential threats including damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency advises residents to prepare a safe place away from windows, build an emergency kit with essentials such as water, food, and medication, and ensure multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Preparations should include installing wireless emergency alerts on phones and having a battery-powered radio. Local storm shelters are advised for mobile home residents. Further weather updates and radars are available online.

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