SUMMARY: Former salesman Charles Ferrell Trimm has pleaded guilty to participating in two bid-rigging conspiracies under the Sherman Act and one wire fraud conspiracy, targeting over 100 schools in Mississippi. Trimm, who worked with Riddell and others, manipulated bids for school football equipment from August 2020 to July 2023. Their scheme involved submitting coordinated bids and misusing an individual's identity. The U.S. Attorney emphasized the harm to schools through these anti-competitive practices. Trimm could face up to 10 years for the antitrust violation and up to 20 years for wire fraud, including potential fines and restitution. The case is part of a larger antitrust investigation into school sports equipment by the FBI.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss Athletic Director Jeremy McClain has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. His term will run from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2028. McClain's responsibilities include selecting, seeding, and bracketing teams for the 64-team NCAA Tournament. He will also oversee general operations of the championship and provide input on sport-specific legislation. McClain's appointment followed a nomination by the Sun Belt Conference, representing a broad range of Division I teams. His goal is to support coaches and student-athletes in promoting college baseball.

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SUMMARY: The primary suspect in a Mother's Day triple homicide in Ridgeland, Ivory James Welch III, was shot and killed by police in Arizona. The Ridgeland Police Chief confirmed Welch as the gunman who killed Crystal Lynn Welch, Vicky Renee Welch, and Ida Thomas Welch in a home at 7146 Old Canton Road. An arrest warrant was issued, and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force searched for Welch. Authorities cornered him in Arizona where he fired at troopers and was killed in return fire. The incident's motive remains undisclosed. Police Chief Myers praised teamwork and media relations for enabling swift justice.

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