SUMMARY: Long Beach Mayor George Bass has announced he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2025 municipal elections. A Republican, Bass was first elected in 2017 and has served as mayor for two terms, previously holding positions as fire chief and emergency management director. He made the announcement during a speech at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast, stating he feels called to pursue other endeavors. Bass, who recently recovered from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, has dedicated over 40 years to public service. Election qualifications for his successor have yet to be announced.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss basketball coach Jay Ladner, sidelined by a heart attack in February, returns with renewed optimism for the 2024-25 season. His absence, alongside a series of injuries, led the team to lose four of their last five games, ultimately exiting the Sun Belt Conference tournament early. Emphasizing a new perspective, Ladner plans to lean more on his coaching staff and veteran players, including the talented Puerto Rican duo Andre Curbelo and Neftali Alvarez. With a strong roster and upcoming exhibitions, Ladner aims for a more adaptable team approach this season, focusing on health and mental fortitude.

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SUMMARY: The family of Joshua Brown, wrongfully accused of murdering a Jackson State student, has filed a lawsuit against the university and various law enforcement entities. Brown was arrested in October 2023 but released after 22 days when security footage proved he was nearly 100 miles away during the crime. The lawsuit alleges wrongful imprisonment, defamation, and conspiracy, claiming significant emotional and reputational harm to Brown. The complaint criticizes the rush to accuse him amid the high-profile case, leading to a negligent investigation. A second suspect was also released due to insufficient evidence, with no new leads in the case.

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