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Miss. State Track & Field alum headed to second-straight Olympic Games
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Mississippi State track & field member has qualified for his second-straight Olympic Games with Team USA. Curtis Thompson booked his ticket to Paris after qualifying in the javelin event. Thompson made his Olympic debut during the 2020 Tokyo Games. He won the NCAA National...
JA standouts are transferring to Germantown
MADISON, Miss. — Mike and Mason Williams, who starred at Jackson Academy, are now transferring to Germantown High School. The two brothers are sons of JSU head basketball coach and NBA Champion Mo Williams. They led JA to a 36-1 record and their first overall MAIS title since 2006 this past season. Now they will join one of the top players in the country in the 2026 class in Sam Funchess at Germantown.
For retiring Jackson Public Schools AD Daryl Jones, it's always been about the team
After four years as the Jackson Public Schools athletic director, Daryl Jones retired. As he closes the door on a 28-year career, Jones says he is grateful to a life full of experiences. “The job is great,” Jones said of his role with JPS. “I like to walk away and...
Jackson State announces return of Hakim McClellan, who's named deputy athletic director
Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson announced the return of Hakim McClellan as deputy athletic director on Monday. McClellan spent two years as athletic director at Mississippi Valley State. This is McClellan’s second stint at Jackson State; he joined the athletic department in July 2018 and was promoted to associate athletic director for...
WNBA star Brianna Stewart joins other athletes with donation to Jackson sports complex, The Ark
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Late last year, The Ark, a rapidly growing sports complex in South Jackson, received donations from major names - including NBA superstar Kyrie Irving. Now, the latest star to donate is 2023 WNBA MVP Brianna Stewart. ”The Ark has been a place, like I said, beyond...
Horne, Tolve homer, but M-Braves fall 7-5 in the series opener at Biloxi
BILOXI, MS (July 1, 2024) — Bryson Horne doubled, homered, and drove in four runs on Monday night, but it wasn't enough as the Biloxi Shuckers came back for a 7-5 win over the Mississippi Braves in the series opener at Keesler Federal Park. The M-Braves jumped out to...
Parks and Rec hires sports coordinator, will run soccer program
The Richland Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the hiring of Thelissa Norwood as the new sports coordinator. Norwood joins the City from Florence High School, where she served in special needs education and as assistant basketball coach. Parks and Rec administration noted, “With her experience and expertise, she [Norwood]...
Jackson Lions FC Roars to Keystone East Conference Playoffs: Ganzer’s Hat-Trick Seals 4-1 Triumph Over Atlantic City FC
Jackson Lions FC turned in a sensational performance on a vibrant summer night in Toms River, NJ, dispatching Atlantic City FC 4-1 in a match that had fans on their feet from start to finish. The Lions, fueled by a hat trick from the irrepressible Gabriel Ganzer, showcased their dominance early and never looked back, securing a crucial victory and with it: a Keystone East Conference playoff spot.
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