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Young Eagles bring energy to the field
There have been some ups and downs on the roster for Brad Gray since arriving at Eupora, but the coach doesn’t make excuses. When the coach arrived as the offensive coordinator for the Eagles back in 2020, he saw something special in the sophomore class that he was inheriting. Quarterback Ty Murphy led his team to six wins in Gray’s first year as a head coach and then a magical 11-3 season Murphy’s senior year complete with a Class 2A, Region 2 championship and a North State championship finish.
Chief Wade reflects on his one year leading the Jackson Police Department
JACKSON, Miss. — After a week of violence, the Jackson and Capitol police departments are leaning on one another in an effort to make the capital city a little safer. Chief Joseph Wade reflects on his one year leading the Jackson Police Department. He says he's most proud of the relationships they have developed around the community.
New-look Biggersville debuting on Friday
Fresh off a state title last season, a new-look Biggersville squad will get its first taste of game action Friday night in a jamboree game against Tishomingo County. The Lions know that they can’t replace their two stars from last year – Jathan Hatch, who now plays for the Louisville Cardinals, and Tre Gunn. But they’re eager to prove themselves in their title defense. “The guys got a pretty ...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Employees Receive Silver Snoopy Award
Employees at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, received NASA’s prestigious Space Flight Awareness Silver Snoopy award Aug. 21 during an onsite ceremony at NASA Stennis. Steven Wood, a native and resident of Picayune, Mississippi, received NASA’s prestigious Space Flight Awareness Silver Snoopy award Aug....
StarkVegas Pawnshop cuts ribbon on new location
StarkVegas Pawnshop recently reiterated its commitment to being an active member of the local community with an official ribbon cutting. Members of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, family and friends showed up at the shop on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to cut the ribbon and give a warm Starkville welcome to the new business.
Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas. WTVA 9 News reported this exciting news in July but the airport did not make the official announcement until Thursday, Aug. 22. Contour Airlines flights to Dallas begin on...
Cynia Johnson Received Her First Collegiate Scholarship Offer
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Vicksburg High School girls’ basketball player Cynia Johnson has received her first official scholarship offer. Johnson announced on Wednesday that Mississippi Delta Community College has offered her an athletic scholarship. Over the last few years, Johnson has made an impact on the Missy Gators’ program...
Alyssa Loza Promoted to Player Development Role at MSU Softball
Alyssa Loza has been promoted to a full-time player development coordinator at Mississippi State University, announced by head coach Samantha Ricketts. Over the past three years, Loza has played pivotal roles as both a graduate assistant and player development fellow while also being a former player for the Bulldogs from 2019-2021. Ricketts highlighted Loza's dedication, contributions, and the importance of data and technology in growing the softball program. In her new role, she will manage various performance data systems and assist with recruiting and pitching development. Loza's experience includes a successful pitching career at MSU and international representation with the Mexican National Team.
Jackson church, community leaders celebrate grandparents who stepped up
JACKSON, Miss. — It's the 3rd annual Luncheon for Grandparents Really Matter, a ministry started by Fresh Start Christian Church's Nancy Gaynor. It was originally called Alternatives Do Matter. “A program to help the first-time offenders transition away without keeping it on their record,” said James L Henley Jr.,...
Mercedes Carranza appointed to Memorial Health System Board of Trustees
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, Memorial Health System announced the City of Gulfport’s appointment of Mercedes Carranza to serve on the Board of Trustees. Carranza is a resident of Gulfport and a native of Michoacán, Mexico. He is a real estate property owner and manager at Properties, Inc. and previously served as the owner, operator, and executive chef of El Agave Mexican Restaurant.
MRA QUARTERBACK SAMUEL STOCKETT SHINES IN FIRST CAREER START, EARNS JUNCTION DELI METRO JACKSON PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Madison-Ridgeland Academy coach Herbert Davis knows replacing his former star quarterback, John White, who passed for more yards in a career than any high school player in Mississippi history, is an impossible task. But White’s backup for the past two seasons, Samuel Stockett, did his best to remind MRA football...
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