SUMMARY: ROCKWOOL, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly stone wool insulation, is expanding its Marshall County facility in north Mississippi with a $100 million investment, creating 30 new jobs. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves highlighted this development as a significant boost for local and regional economies. The expansion will include a new production line featuring proprietary WR-TechTM and CR-TechTM technologies. ROCKWOOL, which has operated in North America for over 35 years, emphasizes its commitment to the local community. The Mississippi Development Authority and Tennessee Valley Authority are supporting the project, expected to become operational by 2027, marking a significant economic development for the area.

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SUMMARY: Bricen Rivers has been indicted for capital murder, vehicle theft, and tampering with evidence in the death of his ex-girlfriend, former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen. Her body was discovered in a vehicle trunk at Wolf River Cemetery on July 3, 2024. Following a manhunt, Rivers was captured after fleeing the scene. Although Johansen’s body was found in Harrison County, the murder likely occurred in Forrest County. A clerical error in Tennessee allowed Rivers to escape before being tracked. Rivers remains in custody, with prior bond denials for other charges, including drug trafficking and kidnapping.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss shut out No. 18 Mississippi State 3-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at Pete Taylor Park. The Golden Eagles scored all three runs in the first two innings, including a solo homer from Joey Urban and a passed ball. Southern Miss’ pitching was dominant, with Colby Allen throwing four hitless innings, while Cal Culpepper and Josh Och closed the game. Mississippi State struggled offensively, managing just six baserunners and no hits with runners in scoring position. Despite strong relief pitching, the Bulldogs couldn’t recover from defensive errors. Southern Miss remains undefeated at 5-0.

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