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Police rescue man in distress on Highway 49 in Gulfport
A crash held up traffic on Highway 49 today around noon and police averted what could have been a deadly situation.
Witnesses at the scene near O’Neil Road say a man driving ran off the road into a ditch while heading north. The man reportedly took out a blade and began cutting himself just after the crash.
Witnesses told…
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19 people facing charges in George County drug bust
SUMMARY: In George County, Miss., 19 individuals face felony drug charges following “Operation Rotten Egg,” a multi-county investigation involving federal and local law enforcement. The operation resulted in 31 undercover drug purchases and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 38 dosage units of oxycodone, 86 dosage units of hydrocodone, and multiple firearms. Of the 19 charged, 14 are in custody, while five remain at large. The operation involved agencies including the George County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force. Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office.
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St. Patrick Boys Golf team invited to PGA High School National Invitational
SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy recently became only the sixth golfer to achieve a career grand slam at The Masters. Meanwhile, the St. Patrick Boys Golf team, fresh off winning their second State Championship title, will represent Mississippi at the PGA High School National Championship this July. They secured the class 3A title by 33 strokes, with a state-best total of 608. Junior Grayden Davis expressed excitement for the upcoming national competition, while senior captain Will Nolte praised team confidence, fostered by Coach Jacob Futch. The Fighting Irish golfers, including Nolte, Davis, Christian Smelley, Jude Krohn, and Colin Powers, will compete in North Carolina from July 20-22.
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Southern Miss hosts first Spring Football game under Head Coach Charles Huff
SUMMARY: At the 2025 Southern Miss Spring Football game, fans got a preview of the team under new head coach Charles Huff. The game, split between black and white jerseys, ended in a 7-7 tie. Team Black’s Landry Lyddy threw a 5-yard touchdown to Davis Dalton, while Team White’s John White connected with Bralon Brown for a 10-yard touchdown. Following the game, Coach Huff emphasized the next phase: building a team and evaluating players for positions. Quarterback Braylon Braxton expressed excitement about the team’s playmakers. The Golden Eagles’ next game at The Rock is on August 30th against Mississippi State.
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