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Becky Williams crowned winner of Miss Mississippi 2024
SUMMARY: Becky Williams, a Purvis native, was crowned Miss Mississippi 2024 following a week of interviews, performances, and social events. Formerly Miss Capital City, Williams excelled in the competition’s talent category on Thursday and the evening wear category on Friday. She will represent Mississippi in the Miss America 2025 competition, aiming to bring back the national title for the fifth time. Other top contestants include Miss University Jane Granberry (runner-up), Miss Mississippi State University Morgan Nelson, Miss Heart of the South Sarah Randolph, and Miss Rankin County Anna Leah Jolly. Scholarships were awarded to alternates and semi-finalists among the 38 contestants.
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Cocaine-carrying elderly man kills one in hit and run rampage
SUMMARY: Elio Gonzalez Fombellida, 78, was arrested in Gulfport after striking a pedestrian who later died and collided with three vehicles. The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on Highway 49, where police discovered Fombellida in his car after he fled the scene of an earlier crash involving a UPS truck. He was apprehended without further incident. Authorities found cocaine in his possession, which he claimed belonged to a friend. Initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, Fombellida’s charges are expected to escalate following the pedestrian’s death. He is currently held on a $300,000 bond.
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Meridian native Rodney Hood announces retirement from NBA
SUMMARY: Rodney Hood, a native of Meridian and a former NBA player, has announced his retirement after eight seasons in the league. Hood, a first-round pick by the Utah Jazz in 2014, played for several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he reached the NBA Finals in 2018. His career was marred by injuries, including an Achilles tear that limited his performance. After a brief comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, Hood decided to retire. He now plans to coach and mentor young players, drawing on his experiences and challenges throughout his career.
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Mississippi recorded $21.5 million drop in Q3 gaming revenue
SUMMARY: Mississippi casinos experienced a revenue decline in the third quarter of 2024, contrasting with the overall growth of the U.S. gaming industry, which reported an 8.1% increase. Mississippi’s gaming revenue fell by 3.5% to $605.8 million, following a 2.3% decrease in the second quarter. This marks two consecutive quarters of downturns after a strong start to the year. Despite legal sports betting in the state, revenue could improve with the legalization of mobile sports betting, which was proposed but failed to pass this year. Lawmakers aim to revisit this issue in the 2025 session.
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