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Ridgeland product Ayden Williams impressing Ole Miss coaches
SUMMARY: are currently in the middle of fall camp for the college football season in Mississippi. Ayden Williams, a freshman wide receiver for the Rebels, has been impressing coaches and teammates with his ability to make contested catches and quickly grasp the offense. Other local receivers, such as Malik Heath and Jonathan Mingo, have had success under coach Lane Kiffin, with Mingo even becoming a second-round pick in the NFL draft. Williams, who was named Blitz 16 Player of the Week, has the potential to be the next standout player from the area at Ole Miss in his first year of college football.
Blitz 16 Player of the Week Ayden Williams of Ridgeland High School is making a name for himself during the first fall camp of his career at Ole Miss. The offensive braintrust for the Rebels is raving about the true freshman and his potential to be a big time contributor this season.
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Mississippi House Speaker Jason White talks about money issues facing the state
SUMMARY: House Speaker Jason White discussed the financial challenges facing Mississippi’s public employees retirement system during a talk at the Starkville Rotary Club. He acknowledged that the system, similar to Social Security, lacks enough funding to meet obligations. While lawmakers are committed to not harming retirees, significant action is needed, including possible legislative cash infusions. Despite contributing $110 million this past session, the system requires billions of dollars to stay solvent. White also highlighted efforts to cut taxes, even as the funding crisis persists, impacting many employees, including those at Mississippi State University.
Mississippi House Speaker Jason White spoke with the Starkville Rotary Club on Monday about money issues facing the state.
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Netflix produces Tupelo-based crime documentary
SUMMARY: Tupelo, Mississippi, gained national attention in 2013 due to karate instructor James Everett Duskie’s bizarre crime. He pleaded guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama, Senator Roger Wicker, and Judge Stie Holland. An extensive FBI investigation revealed an email where Dusky expressed a desire to kill Steve Holland’s mother to hurt him more. The upcoming Netflix documentary titled “Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga,” showcasing this case and featuring Holland’s son, former State Representative Steve Holland, is set to release on December 11th.
Netflix unveiled the trailer for its latest crime documentary series “The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.”
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Lamar County using grant to grow industrial park, create jobs
SUMMARY: Lamar County received a $50,000 State site development grant to enhance its industrial park, aiming to attract businesses and create jobs. The funds will be used for property surveys, construction planning, and land clearing. The park is one of three in Mississippi with over 20 developable acres, ready for use within six months or with utilities in place within a year. The county plans to develop a 52-acre site, including geotechnical work and infrastructure improvements like roads, utilities, and a rail spur. The grant is part of a $110 million initiative, with Lamar County and Cooperative Energy matching up to $225,000.
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