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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - While players, coaches and fans are excited for the return of high school football, referees said they are glad to be back under the Friday night lights as well. “When the season ends, you can’t wait till your next opportunity to get back on the...
Ole Miss and MSU kick off seasons on Saturday
Www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-08-30 23:18:15. SUMMARY: On Good Friday, meteorologist Patrick Bigby highlighted the start of high school football in Mississippi, providing forecasts for evening games amid cloudy skies and dissipating rain. College football also begins this weekend, featuring USM, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss matchups. Rain chances persist through the weekend but will ease by Sunday. A tropical disturbance near the Gulf is being monitored, with varying chances for development. Additionally, a fire tornado was reported in Monroe County, illustrating the dangers of wildfires. Viewers are encouraged to tune in for updates later in the day.
USM football dedicates season to fallen player
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - As University of Southern Mississippi football is gearing up for its season opener, the Golden Eagles said they know they’re playing for more than just wins. “This season right here is for MJ, and that’s the whole reason,” said USM defensive back Dylan Lawrence....
Laurel, West Jones take center stage in Game of the Week
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Week One of the Mississippi High School Activities Association football calendar brings the Pine Belt a true treat. Class 5A South State champion Laurel High School hosts local rival and defending Class 7A champion West Jones High School. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. “Between the...
Petal 3-D School opens new arts, athletics center
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Students at the 3-D School and Evaluation Center in Petal now have more space for arts and sports activities. School leaders welcomed visitors to the new multi-purpose center Friday. Students will have the opportunity to explore art, music and sports. The school was previously using makeshift...
Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – August 31
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. It’ll be the Kentucky Wildcats (0-0) against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (0-0) in college football play at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky....
Saturday Headlines: Southern Miss Gameday Edition
It is officially gameday for the Kentucky Wildcats as they kick off their 2024 season by hosting Southern Miss at Kroger Field this evening. Excitement is high around the program, and the fanbase as Mark Stoops and his staff have seemingly put together one of the better rosters on paper since his arrival in Lexington. However, there are some question marks entering tonight’s game.
Arkansas football lands Kevin Oatis Jr, a four-star Hattiesburg defensive lineman | Report
Four-star 2025 Hattiesburg defensive lineman Kevin Oatis Jr. has committed to Arkansas football, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported on Friday. Oatis is rated as the No. 11 recruit in Mississippi, according to the 247Sports Composite, and chose Arkansas over offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, LSU, Alabama, USC and others. ...
Hawk men, women fall on the road to nationally ranked Jones Colege
ELLISVILLE, MS - Both the Northeast Community College men's and women's soccer teams traveled to Ellisville, Mississippi Thursday for a showdown with Jones College. On the women's side, Northeast fell behind 1-0 early to the No. 2 Bobcats before evening the score on a Talia Sanders free kick. The Hawks nearly took the lead in the ballgame just minutes later but were unable to find the back of the net the rest of the way as they fell 5-1 to the defening champions.
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