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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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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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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