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Court affirms sex abuse conviction of ex-friar who worked at a Catholic school in Mississippi
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the 2022 conviction of former Franciscan friar Paul West for the sexual abuse of a student at a Catholic school in the 1990s. West was found guilty of one count of sexual battery and one count of gratification of lust, and was sentenced to 30 years on the first count and 15 years on the second count. West’s attorneys argued on appeal that prosecutors failed to prove the victim’s age at the time of the abuse, but the appeals court majority determined this challenge should have been raised during the trial.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi College (MC) will change its name to Mississippi Christian University in 2026, coinciding with its bicentennial. The Board of Trustees also decided to discontinue the college’s football program and approved plans for academic reorganization and realignment of the athletic department. The changes aim to enhance the institution’s focus on academic excellence and Christian education. Mississippi College President Blake Thompson emphasized the importance of these transformations for the school’s future, while Athletic Director Kenny Bizot acknowledged the decision to end the football program is difficult due to its legacy and connections with many supporters.
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SUMMARY: The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced suspensions and fines following a postgame altercation between the football teams of Jackson State University (JSU) and Alabama State University on November 16. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland expressed disappointment over the unsportsmanlike conduct, which violates league ethics. A total of sixteen student-athletes—seven from JSU and nine from Alabama State—will be suspended for their involvement in the brawl, affecting their participation in the next game against Alcorn State University. Additionally, both institutions face a $25,000 fine.
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SUMMARY: On November 18, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Jackson firefighters responded to a fire at a storage facility on Highway 18. Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon noted this was not the first incident at the location, as it had previously caught fire a few months ago, attributed to human involvement. While the exact cause of the current fire is still under investigation, Armon indicated that extinguishing the fire might take most of the day.
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Mississippi College announces name change, cancellation of football program
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