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Turning The Page | A first look at Middle Tennessee State, Ole Miss' next opponent
It definitely wasn't pretty, but Middle Tennessee State, Ole Miss' next opponent this coming Saturday, got the job done this morning (yes, this morning, due to a lengthy pregame weather delay last night) by knocking off Tennessee Tech 32-25 to open 2024. Trailing 25-24 late, MTSU tailback Frank Peasant scored...
Car Crashes During Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–Speeds reached 90 mph during a police chase in Carthage early Saturday. A Carthage Police officer could be heard just before 3 a.m. saying he was chasing a Chrysler 300 at 12th St. and College, and that speeds had reached 75 mph. Shortly after that he reported speeds...
Ole Miss Cross Country Dominates at Memphis Twilight, Claims Titles
Ole Miss cross country kicked off the 2024 season with impressive victories, sweeping both the women's and men's team titles at the Memphis Twilight. The Rebel women's team, ranked No. 27, defeated Mississippi State by a significant 39 points, while the No. 29 men topped UT Martin by 11 points. Junior Sarah Schiffmann claimed the individual title for the women, finishing the 5K race in 17:37.64, just ahead of teammate Beth Arentz. In the men's 4-mile race, redshirt freshman Caden Townshend finished fifth, leading the men to their victory.
VWSD outlines Portrait of a Graduate program
A new initiative started by the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) was presented at its monthly meeting Thursday night. VWSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cedric Magee utilized a PowerPoint presentation to outline the finer points of the Portrait of a Graduate program. The program is designed to expand on the principles taught in The Leader in […]
What a catch! Terry family lands big alligator on opening day
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Miss. — A group of six from Terry landed a huge catch during the opening day of alligator hunting season. Megan Sasser took to her Facebook page to describe the dramatic hours leading up to hooking an alligator measuring 14 feet and weighing 802 pounds. The gator's belly girth measured 65.5 inches. The alligator is estimated to be over 60 years old.
Federal Labor Day holiday in its 130th year
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Monday will mark the 130th anniversary of Labor Day, a holiday set aside to honor those who work. The holiday traces its origins back to labor movements in the United States in the late 1800s, which sought to improve pay and working conditions for American workers.
BB Club to feature Vicksburg and Gulf Coast metal bands tonight
VICKSBURG, MS. – Four bands, two from Vicksburg and two from the Gulf Coast, will play tonight at the BB Club in downtown Vicksburg starting at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast bands on tonight’s bill are Skulldozer (Death metal) and Dread (southern groove/thrash metal). Vicksburg locals Beneath the...
Kentucky murder suspect in custody after tense standoff in Mississippi
U.S. Marshals apprehended a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Kentucky after a tense standoff in Coffeeville on Saturday. Authorities reported that 34-year-old Desmond Shaw was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home on Wayne Drive for about an hour. Law enforcement surrounded the residence, and Shaw eventually surrendered without incident.
Saturday sports: Southwind holds off Horn Lake in Saturday makeup game
Photo: Horn Lake football coach Dustin Hectorne watches the action from the sidelines during Saturday’s game against Southwind. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) There was a lot going into Saturday’s prep football meeting between Southwind (Memphis) and the Horn Lake Eagles. It was supposed to be played at Southwind on Friday...
Tupelo scores 'ugly' win over Whitehaven after lengthy delay
TUPELO – It might not have been how Tupelo drew it up originally, but the Golden Wave have started the season 1-0. Lightning delayed the start of the game by 90 minutes, and players struggled with a wet ball and a wet field. But Tupelo persisted and claimed a 26-19 win over Whitehaven (Tenn.) on Friday night. Tupelo quarterback Noah Gillon and running back J.J. Hill had two touchdowns each to ...
Volleyball Stumbles Against Austin Peay
The Mississippi Valley State Devilettes put forth a commendable effort in their match against Austin Peay on August 30, 2024, at the Larry O. Finch Center. Despite a hard-fought battle across three sets, the Devilettes fell short, losing 3-0 with set scores of 25-22, 25-24, and 26-22. Set 1: The...
Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss football depth chart vs Furman includes some big surprises
OXFORD ― The first Ole Miss football depth chart of the 2024 season arrived, and it includes a couple of surprises. Redshirt freshman Austin Simmons is listed as the Rebels' backup quarterback, having surpassed junior transfer Walker Howard. Coach Lane Kiffin appears to be promoting competition at one of his outside wide receiver spots, where star transfer Juice Wells and sophomore Ayden Williams are listed as co-starters. ...
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