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Former Rankin County officers plead guilty after torturing and abusing 2 Black men
SUMMARY: Five former Rankin County sheriff’s deputies and one former Richland police officer have pleaded guilty to charges related to their abuse and torture of two Black men. The officers were sentenced in court for crimes including hindering prosecution, home invasion, aggravated assault, and conspiracy. The men allege that the officers tortured and sexually assaulted them while attempting to frame them for crimes they did not commit. The incidents involved tasering, pouring liquids on the victims, sexual assault, and firearm violence. The officers also filed false police reports and planted evidence. The officers still face federal charges and sentencing is set for November.
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Mississippi State parts ways with head baseball coach Chris Lemonis amid underwhelming campaign
SUMMARY: Mississippi State has fired head baseball coach Chris Lemonis after a disappointing 2025 season. The Bulldogs, currently 25-19 with a 7-14 conference record, are set to miss the postseason for the second time in three years. Lemonis, hired in 2018, led the team to a national championship in 2021 but struggled afterward with a 42-69 conference record. Athletic director Zac Selmon emphasized the need for leadership change to meet expectations. Pitching coach Justin Parker will serve as interim head coach while a national search for a permanent replacement begins. The season continues against Kentucky this weekend.
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Southern Miss, Ole Miss both stay put in D1Baseball Top 25
SUMMARY: No. 22 Southern Miss and No. 23 Ole Miss maintained their spots in the latest D1Baseball rankings. Southern Miss went 4-0, securing a road sweep of Appalachian State, highlighted by Nick Monistere’s walk-off home run. Their ace, JB Middleton, threw a complete game in a 10-2 win. Ole Miss bounced back with a series win over No. 9 Vanderbilt after beating Mississippi State in the Governor’s Cup. They won the first two games of the series, 8-3 and 7-1, before Vanderbilt salvaged the finale with a 13-0 win. Both teams continue their season with midweek games and upcoming conference matchups.
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Meridian native Jamal Roberts voted into ‘American Idol’ top 12
SUMMARY: Jamal Roberts, a Meridian native, made a significant impact on “American Idol” during its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, earning a spot in the top 12 of Season 23. His performance of “Shout, Pts. 1 & 2” impressed both judges and the audience, with Lionel Richie praising Roberts for his professional style. It was also a homecoming as Roberts was reunited with his daughters, Harmoni and Lyrik, who had not seen him for over a month. With over 19 million votes, Roberts advanced to the next round. “American Idol” returns on April 28 for the “Iconic Idol Moments” episode.
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