SUMMARY: Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home, with no foul play suspected. Hackman, 95, known for his roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” had a prolific acting career until retiring in the early 2000s. He and Arakawa, whom he met in the mid-1980s, lived in a modest home valued at over $1 million. Hackman had three children from a previous marriage but none with Arakawa. He was noted for his reclusive lifestyle, enjoying simple pleasures like watching low-budget films together.

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SUMMARY: The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball team is preparing for their MHSAA semifinal game against Ridgeland on February 26, seeking redemption after losing to them in last year’s semifinal. The Panthers are calling it a “revenge tour” and are motivated to avenge their 48-42 loss. Head coach Lorenzo Wright praises the team’s growth and resilience, noting they’ve overcome adversity. The team is determined to win their first state championship in 13 years, which would be a significant achievement for the school and Jackson County. Players like Kelan Rich and Blake Nettles emphasize the importance of winning for the coast and community.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with U.S. Border Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Gulf Coast Prestress Partners in Pass Christian, Mississippi. During the operation, 18 individuals from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras were apprehended after fleeing. Two individuals with work authorization were released, while a 16-year-old juvenile Mexican national was placed in custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. ICE’s strategy emphasizes compliance with employment laws, targeting illegal employment practices, and addressing associated criminal activities, including smuggling, human trafficking, and worker exploitation.

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