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Deadly daughter trial in Rankin County ends in life sentence
SUMMARY: Carly Madison Gregg, a Mississippi teenager, was found guilty of murdering her mother, Ashley Smylie, and attempting to kill her stepfather, Heath Smylie. The trial focused on whether Gregg was insane at the time of the crime. Despite her defense arguing her unstable mental state and presenting testimony from Heath, who described her as unrecognizable during the attack, the jury sided with the prosecution. Medical experts indicated that Gregg was aware of her actions. She received two concurrent life sentences for first-degree murder and attempted murder, along with an additional 10 years for tampering with evidence. An appeal is planned.
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The Grinch unable to steal Christmas following arrest by Pearl police
SUMMARY: The Pearl Police Department arrested the Grinch after a high-speed chase for stealing Christmas decorations and presents meant for local children. The Grinch, previously in trouble with the law, resumed his crime spree by taking Christmas lights and gifts from Toys for Tots. After a tip from a citizen, officers chased him, and he was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The Grinch faces multiple charges, including felony fleeing and business burglary. Pearl’s mayor praised the police and citizens for ensuring a joyful holiday season. The Grinch is currently held in jail without bond.
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Southern Miss leading the way in Mississippi’s blue economy charge
SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi is capitalizing on the growing blue economy, which is projected to have a $3 trillion global impact by 2030. Located on the Gulf Coast, Southern Miss offers a unique ocean science engineering program and collaborates with companies like Ocean Aero, which relocated to Gulfport in 2021, creating high-paying jobs and investments. The university also runs the Blue Navigator Program, bringing global ocean tech startups to partner with faculty and students. These initiatives aim to prepare graduates for careers in the blue economy and contribute to Mississippi’s economic growth.
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Coastal leaders eyeing labeling laws to remedy public distrust amid seafood misbranding scandal
SUMMARY: A seafood misbranding scheme involving popular Biloxi restaurant Mary Mahoney’s Old French House has tarnished the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s food scene. Co-owner Anthony Cvitanovich was sentenced for selling 58,750 pounds of imported fish as local varieties. A subsequent study by SeaD Consulting revealed that 82% of local restaurants mislabel seafood. Chef Austin Sumrall of White Pillars Restaurant stressed the importance of transparency in restoring consumer trust. While neighboring Louisiana passed laws on imported seafood labeling, a similar bill failed in Mississippi in 2020. Efforts are underway to introduce new labeling laws in the upcoming legislative session.
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