SUMMARY: For the third consecutive year, a Mississippian has reached the top 20 of American Idol. Jamal Roberts, an elementary PE teacher from Meridian, secured a fan vote spot in season 23. Previous contestants include Jennifer Jeffries, who also reached the top 20 last season, and Zachariah Smith and Colin Stough, who made it to the top five in season 21. Roberts performed “Forever” by Jason Nelson, impressing judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with his talent. The results for who advances to the top 14 will be revealed on Monday at 7 p.m. CT, with fan voting open until 8 a.m. CT.

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SUMMARY: No. 23 Southern Miss secured its fifth conference series win, defeating Georgia State 2-1. After a dominant 8-1 win on Thursday, the Golden Eagles suffered a 12-2 loss on Friday but bounced back with a 15-9 victory on Saturday, highlighted by Ben Higdon’s three homers and four RBIs. Ole Miss struggled against South Carolina, losing the first two games of their series 3-2 and 7-2, but salvaged the final game 12-2. Mississippi State lost its series to Florida 2-1, despite a 14-8 win on Sunday, with Gehrig Frei’s two home runs leading the offense.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, along with 38 other attorneys general, is urging Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies. Growing concerns among small pharmacy owners and consumers highlight PBMs’ influence on drug pricing, which can harm independent pharmacies and access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Fitch argues that PBMs leverage their power to manipulate drug prices and impose unfair terms on pharmacies. A recent push for legislation to regulate PBMs and prevent practices like spread pricing has stalled. The attorneys general’s letter to Congress seeks to protect consumers and small businesses from PBM exploitation.

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