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Former Ole Miss linebacker inducted in 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Former Ole Miss linebacker Patrick Willis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024, receiving his ceremonial gold jacket. He becomes the third Rebel in the Hall, joining Bruiser Kennard (1970) and Jean Hickerson (2007). During his time at Ole Miss, Willis ranked sixth all-time in career tackles. He later won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award following his debut season with the San Francisco 49ers.
Patrick Willis was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday morning.
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Mississippi Supreme Court denies local manโs petition for post-conviction relief
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Willie Jerome Manning’s appeal for postconviction relief, rejecting his claims of new evidence, including a recantation and new firearms identification evidence. In a 5-4 decision, the court stated that both claims had previously been addressed. Manning was convicted in 1994 for the murder of two Mississippi State students and sentenced to death. He has made multiple attempts to overturn his convictions, which have delayed his execution, originally scheduled for 2013.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied an appeal for post-conviction relief by Willie Jerome Manning.
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JPD chief responds to latest round of homicides
SUMMARY: Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade is urging the public to seek nonviolent solutions to conflict following a violent weekend that left four people dead, including 17-year-old Jayden Morgan, who was shot during a carjacking. Investigators have arrested 17-year-old Jesse Watts, who will be charged with capital murder in connection with Morgan’s death. The motives behind the incidents may involve retaliation, gang activity, or drugs. Additionally, police are investigating the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Marquise Scott, who was shot while attempting to flee. Authorities are actively seeking motives and additional suspects related to these cases.
Man shot to death on West Capitol Street in Jackson
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First day of testimony in Carly Gregg trial
SUMMARY: The prosecution began the trial with three witnesses, starting with the 911 call made by Heath Smiley, Karlie Gregg’s stepfather, who reported that Gregg had shot her mother. The jury heard the call, during which Smiley was hysterical. The second witness, Rankin County Deputy Hunter Lewis, shared bodycam footage showing Smiley’s devastation upon finding his wife, Ashley, dead in their bedroom. The prosecution also called a minor friend of Gregg, who expressed concerns about her drug use and warned her mother but advised against confrontation to protect their identity. The first day concluded with plans for more witnesses and the defense’s response.
First day of testimony in Carly Gregg trial
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