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Ole Miss player killed in Tennessee: What to know about Corey Adams and the shooting that took his life
Corey Adams, a defensive end for the Ole Miss football team, died in a Tennessee shooting, according to an announcement from the program and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reported that a shooting took place July 19 at a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova. At the scene, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned that four of the five victims arrived by personal vehicles at area hospitals with gunshot wounds. "We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee," Ole Miss football wrote in a statement on X on Sunday. "While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time." Here's what to know about Corey Adams. What happened to Corey Adams? Adams, 18, was identified as a homicide victim by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in a post on X. The sheriff's office reported finding one male gunshot victim after stopping a vehicle at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove roads. The victim, Adams, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Shelby County Fire Department after being administered life-saving measures. "Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time," Ole Miss football wrote in a statement on X. "We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in our thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved." Adams enrolled early with Ole Miss and moved to the area in January to participate in spring practice and was slated to begin his first season with the team this fall. The Shelby County Sheriff's office said an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 528-CASH. Who did Corey Adams play for? Adams was a defensive lineman from New Orleans who enrolled at Ole Miss for spring practice in early 2025. According to ESPN, Adams earned all-state honors twice for Edna Karr High School. Adams was a three-star prospect and a freshman who committed to Ole Miss over offers from Oregon, TCU, USC and others. He was a 6-foot-4 edge rusher from New Orleans. According to ESPN, Adams earned all-state honors twice for Edna Karr High School. Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ole Miss freshman Corey Adams killed in TN shooting: What to know
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3 days ago
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University of Mississippi Football Player Corey Adams Dead at 18 After Fatal Shooting
Collegiate football star Corey Adams has died. He was 18. 'We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,' a Sunday, July 20, statement from the University of Mississippi's football team read. 'While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.' The note continued, 'Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We, as the Ole Miss community, to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' The Ole Miss Football team's X account reshared the team statement, noting that they are 'heartbroken' by Adams' death. Football Tragedies of 2025: The Saddest and Most Shocking Deaths 'Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him,' the X tribute concluded. Local police officers in Shelby, Tennessee, confirmed on Saturday, July 19, that Adams was killed in a shooting. 'SCSO detectives are investigating a shooting that took place at about 10:14 pm outside a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova,' an X statement read. 'When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim. They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived. Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.' The officials added, "Upon arrival at Fern Glade Cove, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned that four adult males arrived by personal vehicles to area hospitals with gunshot wounds. All four victims are listed in non-critical condition.' Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Anne Burrell, Kim Woodburn and More Stars We've Lost This Year Law enforcement officers later identified Adams as the victim in the incident, which is being investigated as a homicide. Adams, who is survived by his parents, recently completed his freshman year at Ole Miss. Originally from New Orleans, he played football at Edna Karr High School before joining the NCAA. 'This is a post we never want to have to make and words can't describe this type of are heartbroken and tormented to pieces,' a Facebook tribute from Karr Cougar Football read. 'Corey Adams was more than a football player! He was a friend, brother, son, student, and all around great young man. We never question God but this is one we just don't understand. This wasn't supposed to be the end of his story but we will #DoIt4Co."
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3 days ago
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College Football Player Corey Adams, 18, Dies After Being Fatally Shot in Tennessee: 'Tragic Loss'
NEED TO KNOW College football player Corey Adams, 18, was found in a vehicle by deputies following a shooting near a residential area in Cordova, Tenn., on July 19 He was pronounced dead by the Shelby County Fire Department Adams was a defensive end for the Ole Miss Rebels at the University of MississippiA college football player was fatally shot in Tennessee. Corey Adams, 18, was found in a vehicle by deputies after a shooting took place at around 10:14 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 19, near a residential area in Cordova, according to a statement from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). Deputies provided "life-saving measures" to Adams on the scene, but the athlete, who was a defensive end for the University of Mississippi's Ole Miss Rebels, was later pronounced dead by the Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD). "Upon arrival at Fern Glade Cove, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned that four adult males arrived by personal vehicles to area hospitals with gunshot wounds," officials said. The other four shooting victims are in noncritical condition. The shooting is an ongoing homicide investigation. In a statement shared on X, Ole Miss Football said the organization is "devastated" by Adams' death. "While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with [Adams'] loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," the statement said. 'Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' Adams, a New Orleans native, previously played football at Edna Karr High School in Louisiana. The school's football Facebook page shared an emotional tribute to the late teen, writing that they were "heartbroken and tormented to pieces." The tribute remembered Adams as "a friend, brother, son, student, and all-around great young man." "We never question God, but this is one we just don't understand. This wasn't supposed to be the end of his story," the post continued. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The 2025 football roster on the Ole Miss Sports website lists Adams as a college freshman in the freshman studies major. He is survived by his parents, Corey Adams and Chantrel Bernhart. Read the original article on People
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Ole Miss freshman defensive end Corey Adams reportedly killed in shooting in Tennessee
Ole Miss freshman defensive end Corey Adams has died. He was 18 years old. According to Adams was shot in Cordova, Tennessee, just after 10 p.m. Saturday night. 'We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,' an Ole Miss statement said. 'While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.' 'Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' In a statement posted to social media early Sunday morning, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said that it was investigating a shooting that had taken place outside a residence and that five men had been shot. 'When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim,' the statement said. 'They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived. Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.' 'Upon arrival at Fern Glade Cove, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned the four adult males arrived by personal vehicles to area hospitals with gunshot wounds. All four victims are listed in non-critical condition.' Adams was a three-star recruit in the class of 2025. The Lousiana native was a two time first-team all-state player according to his bio on the Ole Miss site and had 31 sacks over his final two seasons of high school football. He was the New Orleans Times-Picayune defensive player of the year in 2024. He was one of 23 signees in Ole Miss' class of 2025 that ranked 15th in the country according to Rivals.
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08-07-2025
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New Mexico downwinders now eligible for compensation from RECA
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For decades, downwinders in New Mexico have fought to get compensation from the federal government for health impacts from nuclear test sites and other facilities. Now, a law that's been on the books for years lists New Mexico as one of the new states eligible for compensation. 'We know that this is a crack in the dam,' said Tina Cordova, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium. It's been a long-awaited move; the federal government is extending a hand of assistance to downwinders of nuclear sites in New Mexico. 'This is the 80th year since the bomb was detonated at Trinity, so the people of New Mexico have essentially been waiting 80 years for this acknowledgment and this assistance,' Cordova said. New Mexico Democrats call on Congress to reinstate Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Though people are excited about the win, some are torn on how it came about. Inside President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is a provision that expands who is eligible for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA for short, and extends it until the end of 2028. 'We have a lot of work to do,' Cordova explained. 'We know the time frame they've gave us is limited, and we know our fight in Congress is not over.' It's the largest expansion of the act to date and is the first time New Mexico has ever made the list. It also increases the compensation amount up to $100,000. The provision covers leukemia claims related to the Trinity test in New Mexico. Uranium miners who worked from 1942 and 1990 are also covered. If a family member has already passed, the family can apply on their behalf. Indigenous group heads to DC to fight for radiation compensation 'There is no amount of money that will ever, ever make up for our losses,' Cordova said. Though the win is a rallying cry for advocates, downwinders are concerned about the Medicare and Medicaid cuts from the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.' Health surveys conducted among people affected near nuclear test sites show that a good portion are on one of the two health care plans, but could now lose them. 'We'll take the win,' Cordova added. 'We will not stop working on this, though. There's more to come.' The expansion also included Utah, Idaho, and northern Arizona. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
