SUMMARY: Ole Miss baseball named Joel Mangrum as their new pitching coach. Mangrum, a Mississippi native and Mississippi College graduate, joins after serving as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians. Head coach Mike Bianco previously handled pitching duties, but following two losing seasons and an ERA that ranked 12th in the SEC, Athletic Director Keith Carter sought an expert for the role. Bianco praised Mangrum's dynamic pitching development skills proven at both professional and collegiate levels. Mangrum expressed excitement about joining and contributing to Ole Miss Baseball's tradition as a national powerhouse.

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SUMMARY: Family and friends of Southern Miss football player Marcus “MJ” Daniels, Jr. are seeking answers after he was shot and killed in Hattiesburg. His mother, Adrian Jackson, is distraught, describing Daniels as friendly and generous. He showed no signs of trouble before his death. Daniels, 21, was found shot inside a vehicle at Ivy Row Apartments. His former high school coach, Tyler Denmark, praised him for his kindness. No arrests have been made. Daniels, a senior and cornerback for USM, previously played for Ole Miss. USM has provided counseling services, and Hattiesburg police encourage anyone with information to come forward.

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SUMMARY: The tragic search for two abducted Louisiana girls concluded in Mississippi. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade reported that suspect Daniel Callihan, linked to an Amber Alert, was captured after a chase. Four-year-old Erin Brunett was found deceased in a wooded area, while her sister, six-year-old Jalie Brunett, received hospital treatment. Evidence of possible human trafficking was discovered at the capture site, including small animal cages. The girls were abducted after their mother, Callie Brunett, was found dead in her locked mobile home. Authorities are seeking additional information regarding the incident and the scene on Boozier Drive, Jackson.

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