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Preseason All-SWAC teams feature 8 players from Mississippi universities
SUMMARY: The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced its preseason list of impactful players, featuring eight athletes from Mississippi’s HBCUs. Alcorn State’s Malachi Bailey, given First-Team All-SWAC honors, stands out. Other First-Team selections include OL Evan Henry and WR Fabian McCray from Jackson State, and TE Tavarious Griffin also from Alcorn State. Second-Team selections include TE Jaxson Davis (Mississippi Valley State), DL Jeremiah Williams, and DBs Esaias Guthrie and Edwin Summerour (Jackson State and Alcorn State). Alcorn State is projected to lead the SWAC West, with Jackson State third and Mississippi Valley State last in the SWAC East. The season starts on August 29.
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Drug bust yields discovery of fentanyl, firearm in same home as juvenile
SUMMARY: A Mississippi man, Johntavious Javoun Lipsey, was arrested during a drug bust involving multiple law enforcement agencies at his Nettleton home. Authorities executed a search warrant and discovered 1,900 fentanyl pills, marijuana, and a firearm, all found near a minor in Lipsey’s bedroom. Lipsey faces charges including trafficking a Schedule II controlled substance, felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and child endangerment, with drug charges enhanced by the firearm’s presence. His bond was denied, and the case is set to be presented to a grand jury, with potential for more arrests related to the bust.
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, a key strategist in his successful campaign, as his White House chief of staff, marking her as the first woman to hold this role. Credited for running a disciplined campaign, Wiles has managed to control Trump’s impulses through respect rather than confrontation. Her selection aims to build a cohesive team, learning from the chaos of his first term. While Wiles lacks extensive federal experience, she is known for her loyalty and honesty in handling high-stakes conversations. Trump’s comments highlight her as a crucial ally, benefitting from her relationships across the political landscape.
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Colleges, student-athletes honored for academic success with Halbrook Awards
SUMMARY: The annual Halbrook Award ceremony honored Mississippi student-athletes and institutions for academic excellence. Established by former lawmaker David Halbrook Sr., the awards recognize colleges that maintain high academic standards while promoting graduation rates. This year’s winners included Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for both men’s and women’s community college divisions, Belhaven University for independent college men, and William Carey University for independent college women. Delta State University and Alcorn State University were recognized in the public university divisions. Hinds Community College received the Improvement Award, acknowledging the highest increase in athlete graduation rates.
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