SUMMARY: Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., from Olive Branch, won the thrilling Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, finishing just 0.006 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski and William Byron in an intense overtime photo-finish. The race saw a massive crash involving 28 cars, the largest in NASCAR history, which halted the event for about ten minutes. This victory marks Stenhouse’s first win since the 2023 Daytona 500 and his fourth overall in the Cup Series, with all his wins occurring at Daytona and Talladega. Stenhouse credited his team’s hard work for this much-awaited win amidst a challenging season.

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SUMMARY: In 2023, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) received a historic one-time allocation of $2 billion. However, officials, including Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell, are advocating for a recurring revenue source to maintain essential roadways and bridges. Caldwell emphasized the need for at least $400 million annually to sustain infrastructure, noting that current fuel tax revenues are decreasing due to a rise in electric vehicles and improved fuel efficiency. Potential funding solutions include an internet sales tax on electric delivery services. There are ongoing efforts in the state legislature to address these funding challenges.

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SUMMARY: Two Ole Miss defensive players excelled in the team’s 27-3 victory over South Carolina. Linebacker Suntarine Perkins was named the Southeastern Conference’s defensive player of the week, with 12 tackles and a sack. Junior defensive tackle Walter Nolen received honors as the SEC’s defensive lineman of the week, recording five tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery. The Rebels’ defense totaled 10 tackles for loss and forced three turnovers on downs, allowing the fewest points to an SEC opponent since 2015. Ole Miss leads the nation in sacks with 24 and will face LSU next.

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