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Southern Miss basketball lands first 7-foot player since 2009

SUMMARY: The Southern Miss men’s basketball team is looking to build upon their successful 2022-2023 season by recruiting new players, specifically in the frontcourt. Head coach Jay Ladner believes that one of the team’s weaknesses last year was a lack of rim protection on defense. To address this, they have signed Tegra Izay, a seven-foot center from Harcum College. Izay started all 27 games for Harcum last season, averaging 8.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Ladner hopes that Izay’s addition will help the team make it to the NCAA Tournament next season.
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Justice Department drops payment discrimination lawsuit against Mississippi Senate

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Senate for alleged pay discrimination filed by former staff attorney Kristie Metcalfe, who claimed she was paid significantly less than her white colleagues during her tenure from 2011-19. The lawsuit had been initiated in the final days of the Biden administration, stating that Metcalfe earned $55,000, while her peers made up to $121,800, and received substantial raises shortly after her hiring. The dismissal, announced by Trump-appointed officials, did not provide specific reasons, although state attorneys argued that Metcalfe was not covered by civil rights laws.
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Operation ‘Rotten Egg’ results in 19 facing felony drug charges

SUMMARY: Nearly 20 individuals face felony drug charges following Operation “Rotten Egg,” a joint initiative by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and local law enforcement. Focused on drug trafficking and gang activity in Jackson and George counties, the operation led to 31 undercover buys and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 86 hydrocodone units, 38 oxycodone units, and multiple firearms. Nineteen people were charged with various drug-related offenses, showcasing the effectiveness of collaboration in enhancing public safety and addressing dangerous criminal activities.
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2025 Mississippi Pickle Fest promises to be a big ‘dill’ with expanded format

SUMMARY: The sixth annual Mississippi Pickle Fest will take place from June 6-8 at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson. The event, expanding to a weekend, features over 100 vendors, pickle-eating contests, live music, and educational activities. Highlights include the Pickle a Pickle and Pickle Palooza contests, as well as a Pickle Ball exhibition. A new “Sweet Pickle Patch Kids’ Area” offers arts, crafts, and cucumber-growing activities for children. Tickets are $10-$15 for Saturday and Sunday, with a $50 ticket for Friday’s gala. Last year’s event attracted nearly 7,900 visitors, and tickets are expected to sell out.
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