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Pregnant woman shot dead outside Mississippi club
A pregnant lady was killed by a stray bullet outdoors of a Mississippi nightclub early Sunday morning — and her alleged killer has been arrested, a report mentioned.
Takila Gross, 30, a mother-of-two, was inside a automotive close to Roosevelt’s Membership in Marshall County when the gunfire erupted throughout a battle outdoors the placement at about 2:30 a.m., in keeping with WREG-TV.
Gross was struck within the head and pronounced useless on scene.
“She was with buddies and so they had been simply having somewhat evening out and he or she was simply an harmless bystander. She was truly on her cellphone when it occurred,” Gross’ mom, Jacgueline Brownlee, advised the outlet.
“She was simply all the time smiling. She by no means met a stranger. Individuals all the time simply hooked up themselves to her,” the heartbroken mom mentioned of her daughter.
Following the taking pictures, Gross’ alleged killer, Andre Norman, 38, fled the scene, however was later captured.
He was charged with first-degree homicide and held on $1 million bond.
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Will Mississippi State upset Texas, Arch Manning, end SEC losing streak? Our prediction
STARKVILLE — Texas was the No. 1 team in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, but this appears to be a much more winnable game now for Mississippi State football.
The Bulldogs (4-3, 0-3 SEC) are taking on the No. 18 Longhorns (5-2, 2-1) at Davis Wade Stadium on Oct. 25 (3:15 p.m., SEC Network).
Texas has struggled offensively in Arch Manning’s first season as the full-time starting quarterback. The Longhorns have losses to Ohio State and Florida, and needed overtime to beat Kentucky.
MSU with second-year coach Jeff Lebby has already doubled its wins from last season and upset then-No. 10 Arizona State, but it’s lost three consecutive games.
Here is our score prediction for the Week 9 game.
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Mississippi State vs Texas prediction
Expect another low-scoring game. While the Longhorns ran up the score on UTEP and San Jose State, they haven’t topped 27 points in any of their other five games. Texas is averaging 16.8 points in its four games against power conference opponents.
Mississippi State has been better in its four games against power conference teams, but not by much at 22 points per game.
MSU’s offensive line could be the difference in this matchup. The Bulldogs got starting right tackle Albert Reese IV back from injury against Florida in Week 8, and the unit blocked much better. Texas’ defense has been its strength, allowing just 11.3 points per game.
A win for Mississippi State would end its 15-game SEC losing streak.
Mississippi State vs Texas scouting report
Why Mississippi State has an advantage: The Mississippi State defense has been much better this season and has been competitive in all three SEC games. The pass defense has been a big reason why. MSU is allowing 187.3 passing yards per game, 30th nationally. The Bulldogs’ 10 interceptions are tied for sixth nationally and lead the SEC.
The Bulldogs were in range for a potential game-winning field goal against Florida before quarterback Blake Shapen threw an interception. Leading rusher Fluff Bothwell didn’t play in that game, and his status is uncertain against Texas, but Davon Booth recorded 119 total yards and two touchdowns in his absence.
Why Texas has an advantage: Texas’ defense has been dominant all season. The Longhorns have 21 sacks, tied for fourth in the SEC and 11 more than Mississippi State’s total. Colin Simmons is a star edge rusher with seven sacks. Offenses are averaging only 2.6 yards per carry against the Longhorns, and they’ve surrendered just three passing touchdowns all season.
However, Texas’ leading tackler, safety Michael Taaffe, is out against Mississippi State.
Mississippi State vs Texas injury report
SEC availability report as of Oct. 22:
Mississippi State
- DL Will Whitson: Out
- OL Blake Steen: Out
- OL Brennan Smith: Out
- LB Zakari Tillman: Out for the first half (targeting suspension)
- RB Fluff Bothwell: Questionable
Texas
- WR Aaron Butler: Out
- DB Michael Taaffe: Out
- OL Cole Hutson: Out
- RB CJ Baxter: Probable
- DB Xavier Filsaime: Probable
- LB Jonathan Cunningham: Probable
Mississippi State vs Texas score prediction
Texas 23, Mississippi State 21
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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Body Found in Mississippi River Identified as St. Cloud Man
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) — A man whose body was found in the Mississippi River Saturday afternoon has been identified as 30-year-old Abdishakur Abdifatah Ahmed of St. Cloud.
The Sherburne County Sheriff’s office says two kayakers spotted Ahmed’s body in the river near the Beaver Islands.
Rescue personnel from the St. Cloud Police and Fire Departments were able to remove his body and send it to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.
The sheriff’s office says there were no signs of trauma and doesn’t suspect foul play. The official cause and manner of death are pending laboratory tests.
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Oct. 21, 2025
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 21, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Oct. 21 drawing
06-07-08-10-34
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Oct. 21 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8, FB: 2
Evening: 5-9-0, FB: 9
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Oct. 21 drawing
Midday: 9-5-4-8, FB: 2
Evening: 5-0-9-0, FB: 9
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Oct. 21 drawing
Midday: 09
Evening: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
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