SUMMARY: Brandon police have arrested 18-year-old Jerry Carredondo-Rocha, a suspect in a North Carolina kidnapping case. On October 21, they were alerted by the Wake County Sheriff’s Department about the suspect’s vehicle. Police located the vehicle at a business, but Carredondo-Rocha fled on Interstate 20. After a brief pursuit, he was apprehended, and a missing juvenile was found safe inside the vehicle. Carredondo-Rocha has been charged with felony evasion and is currently being held at the Rankin County Jail, with additional charges from North Carolina expected.

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SUMMARY: The timber industry is crucial to Mississippi’s economy, with over 19 million acres of forestland providing jobs and products like lumber and furniture. Mississippi State University (MSU) recently hosted its 31st annual Wood Magic Science Fair in Starkville, educating around 3,500 students about the importance of the wood industry. Professor Rubin Shmulsky emphasized the need for interactive experiences to enhance learning. Activities included cutting wood, making paper, and testing furniture at various stations that depicted forest industry practices. The event runs until October 25, highlighting the state’s significant role in lumber production and forestry management.

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SUMMARY: No. 18 Ole Miss will host a struggling Oklahoma team, which is currently 4-3 and has scored only 12 points in the last two weeks. The Sooners recently fired offensive coordinator Seth Litrell, with former Ole Miss tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley stepping in to call plays. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin noted the challenge of preparing for a team with a new playcaller, as there is little film to predict how Finley will operate. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.

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