SUMMARY: Madison Scott scored 22 points as Ole Miss overcame an eight-point deficit to defeat No. 8 Kentucky 66-57. The Rebels (16-7, 7-4 SEC) surged with an 18-4 run in the third quarter, taking a 55-49 lead, and maintained their advantage to secure the win. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, 54-33, with each of Sira Thienou, Starr Jacobs, and Kennedy Todd-Williams grabbing nine boards. Kentucky’s Teonni Key led her team with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Clara Strack contributed 13 points and eight blocks. Ole Miss improved to 3-5 against ranked opponents, impacting Kentucky’s postseason outlook.

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SUMMARY: Republican State Auditor Shad White faces increasing backlash from Mississippi officials as he aggressively pursues accountability within state government since his 2018 appointment. His controversial actions have sparked disputes, including a verbal clash with Senator John Polk over a $2 million audit of state waste linked to the TANF scandal. Polk’s legislative efforts aimed to limit White’s powers, suggesting political motives behind the auditor’s methods. Amidst this turmoil, White hints at a gubernatorial run in 2027, asserting that voter frustration with political maneuvering may bolster his candidacy against rivals like Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Attorney General Lynn Fitch.

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SUMMARY: Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington, Jr. faces an additional charge of tampering with evidence in connection with the murder of former Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, whose remains were recently discovered. Herrington, accused of killing Lee to conceal their romantic relationship, was arrested shortly after Lee’s disappearance in July 2022. During his previous trial, a mistrial occurred due to a split jury, with a lone juror citing the absence of Lee’s body as a factor. Now that remains have been found, the prosecution plans for a retrial. Herrington continues to maintain his innocence amid the new developments.

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