SUMMARY: This fall, college football in Mississippi will see key rule changes, primarily targeting fake injuries. Players faking injuries to delay games will now result in their team being charged a timeout if a medical evaluation occurs after the next play’s ball is spotted. If no timeouts remain, a 5-yard penalty will be imposed. Additionally, overtime rules change, allowing one timeout per team starting at the third overtime. The NCAA will simplify instant replay announcements and introduce stricter regulations on scrimmage formations. Other changes include penalties for distracting signals and the option for coach-to-player communication in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Senate for alleged pay discrimination filed by former staff attorney Kristie Metcalfe, who claimed she was paid significantly less than her white colleagues during her tenure from 2011-19. The lawsuit had been initiated in the final days of the Biden administration, stating that Metcalfe earned $55,000, while her peers made up to $121,800, and received substantial raises shortly after her hiring. The dismissal, announced by Trump-appointed officials, did not provide specific reasons, although state attorneys argued that Metcalfe was not covered by civil rights laws.

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SUMMARY: Nearly 20 individuals face felony drug charges following Operation “Rotten Egg,” a joint initiative by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and local law enforcement. Focused on drug trafficking and gang activity in Jackson and George counties, the operation led to 31 undercover buys and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 86 hydrocodone units, 38 oxycodone units, and multiple firearms. Nineteen people were charged with various drug-related offenses, showcasing the effectiveness of collaboration in enhancing public safety and addressing dangerous criminal activities.

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