SUMMARY: A Harrison County jury sentenced Erick Hunt (28) and Richard Norman III (32) to life in prison for the 2022 murder of Anthony Oatis and armed robbery of Garrett White during a drug deal. Both were convicted of first-degree murder and armed robbery, each receiving an additional 20 years for the robbery. Co-defendant Eric Chopin, who was 15 at the time, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and armed robbery. Witness Garrett White testified that a struggle occurred over a gun during the drug deal, leading to Oatis being shot and robbed by the defendants, who later fled the scene.

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SUMMARY: Virginia McCaskey, the 102-year-old principal owner of the Chicago Bears, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the team founded by her father, George Halas. She inherited the Bears after her father’s death in 1983 and focused on what was best for players, coaches, and fans. Under her stewardship, the Bears won a Super Bowl in 1986. Although she maintained a low public profile, McCaskey was deeply passionate about the team’s success, often expressing dissatisfaction with their performance. Her family, including four sons who are still involved with the team’s board, will continue her legacy.

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SUMMARY: Twenty-six students from South Mississippi have been named candidates in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Among them, Erik “Talan” Lindmark, Sohni Beamon, and Matthew Church are recognized for their achievements in Career and Technical Education. The program, established in 1964, honors students for academic success, leadership, and community service, with a specific focus on the arts and technical education added later. Finalists will be selected by the Commission on Presidential Scholars, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the 161 Scholars in May, with up to 20 awarded Presidential Scholars Medallions in June.

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