SUMMARY: Mississippi will showcase its rich musical heritage during the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2025, featuring a float titled “Birthplace of America’s Music.” The float will honor legendary musicians Elvis Presley and B.B. King, with Governor Tate Reeves and local artists, including Chapel Hart, in attendance. The parade begins at 10 a.m. CT and includes Billie Jean King as grand marshal. Jackson State University‘s marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South, will also perform. The event celebrates Mississippi’s influential music scene and coincides with hopes for Ole Miss‘s participation in the Rose Bowl Game.

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SUMMARY: No. 9 Ole Miss faces No. 13 LSU on Saturday without running back Matt Jones, who is doubtful to play. Head coach Lane Kiffin may turn to Ulysses Bentley IV, a preseason All-SEC selection, as a key contributor in the running game alongside starter Henry Parrish, Jr. Bentley had a promising 2023 season but has seen limited action this year. Kiffin expressed hope for Bentley to seize this opportunity, emphasizing the importance of the game for Ole Miss’s College Football Playoff aspirations. The Rebels aim to improve their ranking and reinforce their playoff hopes with a strong performance against LSU.

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SUMMARY: A Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Adrian Durr, 43, has been indicted for using excessive force against a handcuffed arrestee. The incident involved Durr striking the detainee, who was shackled and restrained, with a taser’s handgrip and kicking him in the head, rendering him unconscious. Durr faces charges of deprivation of civil rights under color of law and could receive a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if convicted. The FBI is investigating the case, emphasizing that such abuse erodes public trust in law enforcement, and it is unclear if Durr remains employed as a deputy.

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