SUMMARY: Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell has been named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Preseason Top 20 Watch List for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award for the 2024-25 season. As a senior, Murrell enters his fifth season with 1,444 career points, ranking 16th in Ole Miss history. Last season, he averaged 16.2 points per game, earning a second-team All-SEC honor. Notable previous winners include D’Angelo Russell and Buddy Hield. Ole Miss, ranked No. 24 in the preseason Coaches Poll, will start their season on Monday against Long Island.

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SUMMARY: Jarvis Hood, a 23-year-old man from Belzoni, has been found guilty of participating in a firearm trafficking scheme from Mississippi to Chicago and lying during gun purchases. Federal investigations revealed that Hood was connected to over 60 illegally purchased firearms linked to violent crimes in Chicago, some used shortly after sale. Hood faced charges of conspiracy to transfer firearms and making false statements to federal authorities. After a five-day trial, he was convicted, with sentencing scheduled for February 4, 2025. U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner stated that Hood’s actions worsened gun violence in Chicago, highlighting interagency efforts to combat illegal trafficking.

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SUMMARY: C Spire, a Mississippi-based telecommunications company, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2025. The award highlights companies that employees aspire to work for, based on survey results. C Spire’s President and CEO, Suzy Hays, emphasized the company’s commitment to creating value and a positive culture that empowers employees. With approximately 1,600 employees globally, C Spire offers robust professional development, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits to support work-life balance. Another Mississippi company, Yates Construction, also made the esteemed list.

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