SUMMARY: Mississippi is providing assistance to states affected by Hurricane Helene, which caused significant destruction after making landfall as a Category 4 storm in Florida. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has deployed resources including helicopters and generators to assist recovery efforts in Florida and Georgia. Utility companies from Mississippi have sent crews to help restore power to millions affected by the storm. MEMA has created a webpage for residents to make cash donations to disaster recovery organizations aiding those impacted across the Southeast, while discouraging unsolicited goods or self-deployment. The death toll stands at 60 and is expected to rise.

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SUMMARY: Arch Manning made history as the fourth member of the Manning family to lead his team to a victory over Mississippi State, following his grandfather Archie and uncles Peyton and Eli. In Texas‘ 35-13 win, Arch threw for 324 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also adding a rushing touchdown. The Longhorns faced a tougher challenge from the Bulldogs, who kept the game competitive until the final minutes. Meanwhile, Mississippi State’s true freshman quarterback, Michael Van Buren, Jr., also performed well, scoring a rushing touchdown. Texas remains a powerhouse, heading into their next game against the No. 2-ranked Georgia Bulldogs.

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SUMMARY: The No. 6 Ole Miss football team faced its first significant challenge of the season, losing to Kentucky 20-17 at home, ending a 10-game winning streak. Ole Miss (4-1, 0-1 SEC) initially took the lead but struggled offensively, allowing Kentucky (3-2, 1-2 SEC) to gain momentum and score late in the fourth quarter. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for 261 yards, costly penalties and poor third-down conversions plagued the Rebels. Coach Lane Kiffin remains confident, noting the game could have gone either way. Ole Miss will next face South Carolina in conference play.

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