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William Echoles: Faith, Family, and Football

December 20, 2025

William Echoles is a standout defensive tackle for the Ole Miss Rebels. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 310 pounds, he's a force to be reckoned with on the field. Over the past two seasons, he's made 60 tackles and 4. 5 sacks, ranking second in the school this season. His journey from a small-town

crime

Bread Tampering Incident Leaves Customers on Edge

December 17, 2025

In a bizarre turn of events, a woman from Texas has been arrested for allegedly inserting razor blades into loaves of bread at two Walmart stores in Biloxi, Mississippi. The suspect, Camille Benson, 33, now faces charges of attempted mayhem, with her bond set at a hefty $100, 000. The first alarm w

education

Reading Woes: Why America's Kids Are Falling Behind

December 17, 2025

America is facing a huge problem. Kids are struggling with reading and math. The numbers are not good. In just six years, the number of young adults who can't read well has jumped a lot. From 2017 to 2023, the rate went up from 16% to 25%. That's a big deal. In some city schools, less than half of

technology

From Malta to the World: A Tech Journey

December 16, 2025

Zack Xuereb, a graduate from the University of Malta with a background in Maths and Computer Science, had a clear vision: he wanted to create real products that people would use. He felt that exams focused too much on memorization, which he saw as less useful for the future. Instead, he was drawn to

weather

Heavy Snow and Freezing Alerts Across the U. S.

December 15, 2025

Across the United States, winter is showing its might. Heavy snowfall is expected to dump up to 22 inches in some areas, while freezing temperatures are making life difficult for many. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various alerts, covering a wide range of states. In Alaska, several

crime

Healthcare Behind Bars: When Treatable Conditions Become Deadly

December 14, 2025

Incarceration can turn minor health issues into life-threatening situations. Across the U. S. , people in prisons, jails, and detention centers often face severe consequences due to delayed or ignored medical care. For instance, a broken arm in a Mississippi prison led to amputation, and a man in a

crime

Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: Mississippi Man Released After Decade in Prison

December 13, 2025

A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p

politics

Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

December 12, 2025

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S

weather

Mississippi's Weather Rollercoaster: Warm Weekend, Chilly Monday

December 12, 2025

Mississippi is in for a weather whiplash. After enjoying a warm weekend, the state is bracing for a sudden drop in temperatures. The mercury is set to soar into the 60s on Friday and Saturday, but don't get too comfortable. A cold front is on its way, bringing Arctic air that will make Monday mornin

politics

Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

December 11, 2025

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en