SUMMARY: In 1993, a newborn girl, later named “Mary Josephine,” was found dead on Mississippi’s Interstate 10, leading to a decades-long investigation. Recently, Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the child’s mother had been identified through advanced genetic genealogy techniques utilized by the Texas-based firm Othram. After exhuming Mary Josephine’s remains in 2023 for DNA testing, investigators traced the mother, who tragically died by suicide shortly before the inquiry. Her disclosure in a letter confirmed her role as the mother. This case marks the 31st resolution in Mississippi using Othram’s forensic technology.

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During a recent episode of Dancing with the Stars, former NFL player Danny Amendola and his partner Witney Carson dedicated their performance to the late coach Mike Leach, who influenced Amendola’s career at Texas Tech. Amendola praised Leach for encouraging hard work and dreams, stating, "Being a coach is a very selfless job, and I miss him dearly." Their Contemporary routine, set to a remix of "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors, received high praise, earning all 9s from the judges and placing Amendola at the top of the leaderboard. Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

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SUMMARY: The 2025 Dixie National Rodeo will take place at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds from February 7-9 and 12-16. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced a diverse lineup of performers, including Sam Barber, George Birge, Lorrie Morgan, Clay Walker, Zach Top, Ella Langley, and Gretchen Wilson. Tickets go on sale October 24. Notably, the event introduces a high school rodeo on February 16, allowing competitors to earn points for the national finals. Gipson expressed excitement for this enhanced program, emphasizing the combination of entertainment, livestock shows, and the new rodeo event to elevate the experience.

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