SUMMARY: A Mississippi judge, Crystal Wise Martin, vacated her restraining order that forced the Clarksdale Press Register to remove a critical editorial after the city dropped its lawsuit against the paper. The editorial had criticized local officials for not notifying the newspaper about a meeting on a proposed tax on alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco. Free speech advocates condemned the original order as a violation of First Amendment rights. The city’s lawsuit claimed the editorial was libelous and detrimental to their lobbying efforts, while the newspaper faced support from organizations like the National Press Club and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss faced a dominant Auburn team on Wednesday, suffering a 106-76 loss. Despite an early 22-point deficit, Ole Miss fought back to narrow the gap to 10 points at halftime. However, Auburn’s strong second-half performance, led by standout Johni Broome with 24 points, ultimately sealed the Rebels’ fate. Auburn shot 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range, dominating both inside and outside. Ole Miss struggled offensively and defensively, with Auburn outrebounding them by 13 and forcing 14 more points in the paint. The loss marked Ole Miss’s third consecutive defeat, though they remain NCAA Tournament-bound.

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SUMMARY: The William Carey Lady Crusaders basketball team enters postseason play with a perfect 25-0 record, marking the first undefeated regular season in the school’s history and the first in a decade for the Southern States Athletic Conference. Their final regular season win, a 72-67 comeback against Loyola New Orleans, solidified their accomplishment. Head coach Tracy English praised the team’s perseverance, highlighting the thrilling nature of the season, where six victories were by five points or less. The Crusaders, led by seniors Kolten Blakeney and Rose Warren, now aim to extend their success in the SSAC Tournament, starting against Blue Mountain Christian.

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