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AccelerateMS promotes from within, naming Dr. Courtney Taylor new executive director
SUMMARY: Dr. Courtney Taylor has been promoted to Executive Director of Mississippi’s workforce development office, AccelerateMS. Formerly the deputy director, she has been instrumental in developing the workforce and enhancing the state’s economic health since November 2021. Governor Tate Reeves praised Taylor’s leadership skills and past contributions to workforce training. Taylor, with over 15 years of experience in higher education and workforce development, including roles at East Mississippi Community College and the Alabama Community College System, holds advanced degrees in business and human capital development. She will replace Ryan Miller on March 16, as he moves to a new role as CEO of the Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi State dropped to No. 24, and Ole Miss fell out of the top 25 as both teams face tough Southeastern Conference challenges. Mississippi State (19-8, 7-7 SEC) boosted its NCAA Tournament hopes with a 70-54 win over Texas A&M but lost 93-87 to Oklahoma. Ole Miss (19-8, 8-6 SEC) was removed from the rankings after a 77-72 loss at Vanderbilt. Both teams are still NCAA Tournament contenders, ranked No. 26 and No. 28 in the latest NET rankings, with Mississippi State projected as a 5-seed and Ole Miss as a 6-seed in Joe Lunardi’s bracketology.
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CBSB: Mississippi State stays put at No. 18, Ole Miss and Southern Miss make top-25 debut
SUMMARY: Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Ole Miss all had strong weekends, earning spots in the latest D1 Baseball top 25. Mississippi State (6-1) stayed at No. 18 after sweeping Missouri State, with standout performances from pitcher Pico Kohn and third baseman Ace Reece. Southern Miss (7-1) debuted at No. 22 after dominating La Tech, with Kros Sivley excelling on the mound and Carson Paetow leading at the plate. Ole Miss (6-1) earned the No. 24 ranking, aided by Hunter Elliott’s stellar pitching and Hayden Federico’s impressive batting. All three teams continue their successful starts with upcoming matchups.
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SUMMARY: Hinds County sheriff’s deputy Martin Shields Jr., 37, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic call in Terry. Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed the tragic news on social media, stating that Shields had been with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office for approximately nine months, though his law enforcement career spanned longer. Also found dead at the scene was Eric Brown, 42, who is suspected of being the shooter. A SWAT team was activated, and an initial “be on the lookout” alert for Brown was issued but later canceled when no active threat was detected. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating.
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