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Federal sentences handed down to two ‘Goon Squad’ members
SUMMARY: Six Mississippi law enforcement officers, involved in the torture and sexual abuse of two Black men during an unlawful raid, are being sentenced. Five Rankin County deputies and one Richland officer pled guilty to 13 federal offenses including rights violations and obstruction of justice. They are also facing state charges with potential prison terms of 5 to 15 years per offense. Members admitted to belonging to “The Goon Squad,” known for unchecked brutality. Two have been sentenced to over 17 and 20 years, while the rest await sentencing. The abused men have filed a lawsuit seeking $400 million in damages.
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Mississippi native Cooper Pratt earns minor league gold glove award
SUMMARY: Cooper Pratt, a Biloxi Shuckers infielder from Senatobia, has been awarded the 2024 MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove Award for shortstop, marking him as the fifth player from the franchise to achieve this honor since 2015. In 2024, he participated in 96 games across Single-A Carolina and High-A Wisconsin, contributing to Wisconsin’s first Midwest League Championship Series appearance since 2012. Pratt excelled defensively with a .976 fielding percentage, 338 total chances, 203 assists, and helped turn 51 double plays. The award winners will receive their Gold Gloves during the 2025 season.
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Vicksburg convicted felon given 60-year sentence for armed robbery at Dollar General
SUMMARY: De’Anthony Smith, a 27-year-old convicted felon from Vicksburg, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Florence. Following his guilty plea to armed robbery, conspiracy, and possession of a firearm by a felon, Smith was sentenced by Judge Steve Ratcliff to 45 years for the robbery, 10 years for firearm possession, and 5 years for conspiracy. In September 2023, he threatened a store clerk and customer with a firearm, stole cash, and was later arrested after police identified his vehicle. Smith had a prior conviction for aggravated robbery in Texas.
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Southern Miss men’s basketball opens season with 77-68 win over Bowling Green
SUMMARY: The Southern Miss men‘s basketball team kicked off the 2024-25 season with a 77-68 victory over Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Conference Challenge at Reed Green Coliseum. Christian Watson’s early three-pointer set the tone, helping the Golden Eagles maintain the lead throughout the game. All five starters scored in double digits, with Watson leading with 17 points. Defensively, Southern Miss forced 13 turnovers and recorded 10 blocks and 9 steals. Coach Jay Ladner acknowledged areas for improvement, particularly in transition defense. The team will face UAB next on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
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