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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SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office is promoting smoke alarm awareness in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week. The campaign, titled “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” emphasizes the crucial role of functioning smoke alarms, which can reduce fire-related fatalities by over 54%. It highlights that three out of five fire deaths occur in homes lacking smoke alarms or with non-working units. Key safety tips include installing alarms in every sleeping area and testing them monthly. Further information can be found through the linked resources.

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SUMMARY: An investigation is underway following the death of an unnamed inmate at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility. The inmate was transported to a local hospital on October 1 after reporting difficulty breathing but died on October 5 despite medical efforts. Emily Lawhead, communications director for the facility’s operator, Management and Training Corporation, stated that an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. This incident follows the deaths of three other inmates at the facility in July, raising concerns about inmate health and safety within the prison system. Further details are currently unavailable.

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