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Group of Jackson tax return preparers sentenced to prison for seeking over $3.5 million in phony credits
SUMMARY: A group of tax preparers from Jackson, Mississippi, received prison sentences for filing false tax returns resulting in over $3.5 million in fraudulent claims. The U.S. Department of Justice reported that Adam Earnest, James Klish, and John Wells were convicted on Friday, with terms of 100 months, 50 months, and 15 months, respectively, plus a three-year supervised release and pending restitution. Conspirators Christopher Rendell and Jonathan Barefoot await sentencing. The group, including convicted Earnest, Klish, and Rendell from Sunbelt Tax Service, and the pleading Wells and Barefoot, filed thousands of returns with false education credits, deductions, and business income or losses, causing significant losses to the IRS.
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Giant ‘sea dragon’ fossil discovered in Mississippi, believed to be largest in state history
SUMMARY: A team from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality discovered a mosasaur vertebra in Oktibbeha County on April 15, 2025, representing one of the largest sea dragons of the late Cretaceous period. The fossil, found in the Prairie Bluff Formation, likely belonged to Mosasaurus hoffmanni, a massive marine predator that could grow up to 50 feet long and weigh 20,000 pounds. Known for its dagger-like teeth, this apex predator dominated the seas while dinosaurs ruled the land. This find marks the largest mosasaur fossil recorded in Mississippi and is now part of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s collection.
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Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by Trump
SUMMARY: Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the FEMA Review Council, a group tasked with reforming and streamlining the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The council, co-chaired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes top experts such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Established by a January executive order, the council aims to improve FEMA’s efficiency in disaster response. Bryant, who served as governor from 2012-2020, expressed honor at the appointment, citing Mississippi’s experience with natural disasters. The council will review FEMA’s disaster response capabilities and recommend changes to the president.
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Mississippi players ink free agent deals after not being selected in NFL Draft
SUMMARY: The 2025 NFL Draft concluded, but many Mississippi players are still getting opportunities through undrafted free agent (UDFA) deals and minicamp invites. Ole Miss saw several players sign UDFA deals, including tight end Caden Prieskorn with the Detroit Lions and defensive end Jared Ivey with the Seattle Seahawks. Mississippi State, despite no draft picks, had wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and linebacker Stone Blanton sign UDFA deals. Southern Miss and Jackson State also saw players land UDFA deals or minicamp invites, such as defensive lineman Demeco Roland (Seattle Seahawks) and running back Irv Mulligan (New York Giants).
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