SUMMARY: Vicksburg city leaders and emergency officials gathered Monday to update the public on rising Mississippi River levels, expected to reach 48.5 feet by April 20. Flood stage for the city is 43 feet, with levels already nearing that mark. Mayor George Flaggs highlighted efforts by multiple agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MEMA, and local groups, to mitigate flooding. Flood walls and barricades have been placed, and roads may be closed. Officials urged residents to stay informed and prepared, with levels expected to rise until April 20 and subside by April 30.

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SUMMARY: For the first time this season, *American Idol* moved into live rounds, with 12 contestants performing for audience votes during Disney week at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Mississippi’s Jamal Roberts wowed the judges with a powerful rendition of Jelly Roll’s “Liar,” earning high praise. Jelly Roll himself declared Roberts’ performance better than his own, saying, “This is now Jamal’s song.” Judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood were on their feet, praising his soul and gospel-inspired voice. The second half of the top 24 performs the next night, with the top 20 announced on April 20.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss dropped to No. 11 in the latest D1Baseball rankings after a tough series loss to No. 4 Tennessee, despite a dominant win over Memphis and a record-breaking 29 runs against Alcorn State. The Rebels lost the rubber match to Tennessee 10-8. Southern Miss stayed at No. 23 after splitting their games, winning two at Texas State but losing a high-scoring game three. Mississippi State, who won a series at No. 15 Alabama, didn’t break the top 25. Ole Miss will host Little Rock and travel to South Carolina, while Southern Miss faces Southeastern Louisiana and Georgia State.

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