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Meyers family welcomes quintuplets at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

SUMMARY: Ashley and Tyler Meyers of Laurel, Mississippi, celebrated the birth of quintuplets—two boys and three girls—on July 5 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Born at 27 weeks, the babies were delivered via caesarian section and are currently in neonatal intensive care. The delivery was managed by a team of approximately 30 specialists. Ashley, a phlebotomist, and Tyler, a mechanic, were surprised by the pregnancy after moving into a new home. Dr. Rachael Morris noted the rarity of spontaneous quintuplets, around one in 60 million, and praised the parents’ strength during the pregnancy. The couple looks forward to introducing the quintuplets to their older daughters, Paisleigh and Westlynn.
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19 people facing charges in George County drug bust

SUMMARY: In George County, Miss., 19 individuals face felony drug charges following “Operation Rotten Egg,” a multi-county investigation involving federal and local law enforcement. The operation resulted in 31 undercover drug purchases and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 38 dosage units of oxycodone, 86 dosage units of hydrocodone, and multiple firearms. Of the 19 charged, 14 are in custody, while five remain at large. The operation involved agencies including the George County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force. Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office.
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St. Patrick Boys Golf team invited to PGA High School National Invitational

SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy recently became only the sixth golfer to achieve a career grand slam at The Masters. Meanwhile, the St. Patrick Boys Golf team, fresh off winning their second State Championship title, will represent Mississippi at the PGA High School National Championship this July. They secured the class 3A title by 33 strokes, with a state-best total of 608. Junior Grayden Davis expressed excitement for the upcoming national competition, while senior captain Will Nolte praised team confidence, fostered by Coach Jacob Futch. The Fighting Irish golfers, including Nolte, Davis, Christian Smelley, Jude Krohn, and Colin Powers, will compete in North Carolina from July 20-22.
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Southern Miss hosts first Spring Football game under Head Coach Charles Huff

SUMMARY: At the 2025 Southern Miss Spring Football game, fans got a preview of the team under new head coach Charles Huff. The game, split between black and white jerseys, ended in a 7-7 tie. Team Black’s Landry Lyddy threw a 5-yard touchdown to Davis Dalton, while Team White’s John White connected with Bralon Brown for a 10-yard touchdown. Following the game, Coach Huff emphasized the next phase: building a team and evaluating players for positions. Quarterback Braylon Braxton expressed excitement about the team’s playmakers. The Golden Eagles’ next game at The Rock is on August 30th against Mississippi State.
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