SUMMARY: Darian Atkinson, accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019, has been deemed incompetent to stand trial. Following a competency hearing, doctors from the Mississippi State Hospital testified that Atkinson suffers from severe schizophrenia, including paranoia, delusions, and cognitive dysfunction. Despite receiving treatment since March 2023, Atkinson’s symptoms persist, preventing him from understanding the charges or assisting in his defense. He has been indefinitely committed to the hospital, where he will remain in maximum security. The court will reevaluate his competency annually. Biloxi Police expressed faith in the justice system and the District Attorney’s pursuit of justice for Officer McKeithen.

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SUMMARY: Morris Multimedia Inc. announced the sudden passing of Chief Operating Officer Bobby Berry on March 19, 2025. Berry started in radio before joining WCBI-TV in 1987, becoming General Sales Manager in 1999 and General Manager in 2006. He became COO of Morris Network, Inc. in 2014, overseeing operations at WXXV-TV and five other stations. Under his leadership, the broadcast division grew through innovative initiatives. A Mississippi State University graduate, Bobby lived in West Point, Mississippi, and is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, a son, and two grandchildren. Morris Multimedia operates numerous media outlets across the U.S.

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SUMMARY: The 2025 Nissan Frontier, made in Canton, won the fourth annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge, a contest to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi.” It garnered 42% of the vote, defeating competitors like the C-130J Hercules and PACCAR’s MX-11 engine. With a record 92,395 votes, the contest featured 70 submissions. Nissan’s victory was celebrated at an awards ceremony at the Mississippi State Capitol, with Governor Tate Reeves highlighting the state’s role in American manufacturing. The Nissan Frontier’s win was a testament to the innovation and dedication of its Canton manufacturing employees.

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