SUMMARY: The Poplarville Hornets claimed their first football state championship in Mississippi’s 4A division, defeating the Louisville Wildcats 29-28 in a thrilling game. Quarterback Sydney Blackmon started strong, connecting with teammates for touchdowns, while running back Ty Keyes quickly countered Louisville’s scoring. Keyes showcased his talent with a 27-yard touchdown run, tying the game late. An onside kick recovery set up a crucial drive for Poplarville, culminating in a go-ahead touchdown by senior Nick Miller. Despite Louisville’s attempt at a two-point conversion, it failed, and Poplarville celebrated their historic victory with pride from their coach and MVP Keyes.

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SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College held a pinning ceremony for 45 Practical Nursing graduates on December 3 at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts. Dr. Martha Lou Smith, Executive Vice President, congratulated the graduates and emphasized the profound impact nurses can have on patients’ lives. Students performed the Practical Nurse’s Pledge, and each expressed gratitude through dedication cards as they received their pins. Graduates hailed from night and weekend programs across the Forrest County, Hancock, and Poplarville campuses, collectively acknowledging their journey to becoming Licensed Practical Nurses.

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SUMMARY: In the trial of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., accused of murdering University of Mississippi student Jimmy “Jay” Lee, security footage shows Lee leaving his apartment twice on July 8, 2022. Conversations between Lee and Herrington were traced before Lee vanished, leading to a welfare check request from his mother. A witness saw Herrington jogging near Lee’s car later on. Herrington allegedly searched how to strangle someone before Lee’s last visit. Lee’s body remains missing, and authorities declared him dead in October 2023. Herrington, claiming innocence, faces a potential life sentence if convicted of capital murder.

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