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Tupelo receiver Darden is all business
Tyreke Darden is still in high school, but he comports himself in a most professional manner. The Tupelo senior is not the kind of wide receiver who demands the ball and pouts when he doesn’t get it. He’s not a showman. His ego is not fragile. “Tyreke is going to do what Tyreke does,” Tupelo head coach Ty Hardin said. “Tyreke is a business-type kid. He’s straightforward, he’s transparent.” ...
North Mississippi Red Cross needs volunteers, donors
TUPELO – The North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross is blessed with a small army of volunteers and generous donors who help meet its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. But the organization needs more of both. When a disaster hits, the Red Cross is typically one of the first organizations to respond. About 90% of the work done by the ...
Tupelo officials mull $21M capital plan
TUPELO — All-America City Officials held its first meetings regarding the capital plan, which started with a report on the administration’s progress on replacing Fire Station No. 5. Mayor Todd Jordan and other members of the administration met with the Tupelo City Council during a Thursday afternoon work session, breaking down the council and city’s priority projects for the coming fiscal year. ...
Nunley taking Falkner to new heights
Until recently, Falkner football had struggled to find success on the gridiron since the turn of the century. However, that changed starting last year. It was a bevy of firsts for the Eagles. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2016, had a winning season for the first time since 2015 and won their region for the first time since 1999. There were many reasons why. Perhaps none were ...
Cordell Upshaw now coaching at Northeast Mississippi
BOONEVILLE, MS -- The next stop for Cordell Upshaw on his pilgrimage across the Southeast is with the Northeast Mississippi Community College football team. Upshaw joins the Tigers’ staff to work with their defensive linemen. He boasts a combined two decades of experience at the collegiate level between his time as a coach and a student-athlete.
Clifton looks to build off breakout sophomore season
Shannon wide receiver Dagarrious Clifton has a gift. “He’s a very unique receiver with a unique set of skills,” Shannon head coach Ken Topps said. “It almost seems like when a ball is in the air, he’s going to go get it. He’s one of those playmaker-type guys that you can always count on to come down with the catch. You can always count on him to be where he’s supposed to be.” Clifton burst ...
JA Beats Leake In Defensive Battle
Jackson Academy knocked off Leake Academy by a score of 31-23 Friday night, in what was a slugfest for most of the game. While the offense was limited on both sides for a majority of the game, one player shined in this one and that was Raider running back Omarean Ellis. Ellis had several highlight-worthy plays in this one and finished his night with 157 total yards, along with three total touchdowns.
Biloxi's Katrina infrastructure repair ongoing, but nearing completion, 19 years later
Hurricane Katrina may have been nearly 19 years ago, but cities are still recovering from its destruction. I spoke with Mayor FoFo Gilich about Biloxi's Hurricane Katrina infrastructure repair program to see the progress they've made since 2005. Katrina's impact was felt even underground....
No. 20 State Soccer Falls In Tough ACC/SEC Battle
Winston-Salem, N.C. – State soccer faced its first setback of the 2024 season, falling 2-1 on the road against a veteran Wake Forest side at Spry Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Wake Forest got on the board early, as Abbie Colton netted her first goal of the season just two...
The 'GOAT' Nick Saban gives his two cents on what makes Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Rebels different in 2024
Unfortunately, Paul Finebaum's infamous 2020 take about Lane Kiffin being the first Nick Saban disciple to dethrone the king never came to fruition. It never will now, due to Saban retiring from Alabama following 17 years and six national championships. Although Kiffin's Rebels came dangerously close a couple times to...
Missing man found at residence
A search involving multiple agencies for a 45-year-old missing man who earlier this afternoon had reported being “lost in the woods” has ended with him being found safe at a residence on Frederick Road in rural Adams County. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Lawrence Daniel Baker looked to be “in bad shape,” adding AMR […] The post Missing man found at residence appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
HS football highlights/scores: Week Zero
WATCH: Highlights from Week Zero of the high school football season. Starkville Academy 35, Chambers 31. Central Holmes 21, Oak Hill Academy 19. Heritage Academy 50, Winston Academy 25. Lamar County 12, South Lamar 6. Aliceville 21, Pickens County 13.
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