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McComb shooting victim found deceased in ditch
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police are investigating after a man was found deceased in a ditch. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said officers responded to the call near the intersection of North Cherry Street and Avenue G just before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27. According to Cloy, the victim had been shot. He […]
Chargers, Commodores, United Way team up for Crosstown Classic
As part of the annual football rivalry between the Lafayette Commodores and Oxford Chargers, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County has again teamed up with Lafayette County School District and Oxford School District for the Crosstown Classic United Way Challenge. With a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday, the Oxford Chargers and Lafayette Commodores will compete […] The post Chargers, Commodores, United Way team up for Crosstown Classic appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Southern Miss football to honor MJ Daniels during 2024 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Southern Miss football will dedicate the upcoming season to fallen teammate, MJ Daniels. Daniels was shot and killed in June at the Ivy Row housing complex in Hattiesburg. On Monday, USM football announced that helmet decals of MJ’s No. 11 jersey will be worn by all...
Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss may have to run the ball more than expected in week 1 game
Fans are ready for the new college football season after a taste of what's to come after a wild four-game week 0 slate. Ole Miss takes on Furman in Oxford on Saturday, with Lane Kiffin already having a slight headache with a few wide receivers with injury concerns. Jordan Watkins...
Football Game Preview: Olive Branch Heads Out
The Olive Branch Conquistadors will start their season against the Evangelical Christian Eagles. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Evangelical Christian is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Goodpasture Christian. Evangelical Christian took down Goodpasture Christian 35-17 on Friday.
Jim Hill football has added depth heading into 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Entering year four as head coach of the Jim Hill football team, Jermaine Bryant has preached to his players to focus on themselves. “In the past, sometimes we would get a little ahead of ourselves and we’d get into looking at our competition, but our goal is just to focus on us,” Bryant said. “Everyday we step out on that field, we want to attack the field and improve. We’re not trying to go from zero to 100, we’re going to take it day by day, step by step, brick by brick. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Jim Hill is going to improve constantly.”
Krewe of Neptune donates $20,000 to the Memorial Foundation
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Krewe of Neptune is keeping busy during the Mardi Gras off-season by donating to the Memorial Foundation. The Krewe donated $20,000 that will be split between the oncology and NICU departments of Memorial. The donation stems from the Krewe of Neptune’s Poker Run from last...
City of Natchez announces the closure of George W. Armstrong Library on Saturday, August 31st, and Monday, September 3rd, for Labor Day
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — The city of Natchez announces the closure of George W. Armstrong Library on Saturday, August 31, 2024, and Monday, September 2, 2024, for observance of Labor Day. For more information, call 601-445-8862.
Former MSU quarterback Will Rogers named starter at Washington
STARKVILLE, Miss (WTVA) - According to multiple reports, former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers has been named the starting quarterback at the University of Washington. Rogers transferred to Washington following the 2023 season. He made 40 starts in his time with Mississippi State. He also left the program with ownership...
ESPN's FPI predicts outcome of every game on Ole Miss' 2024 schedule
The Ole Miss Rebels are just under a week away from kicking off the 2024 season against the Furman Paladins on Saturday, August 31. ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has updated its projections for every game on the Rebels’ schedule in 2024. The Rebels will play 8 SEC games in 2024, and none of the 4 non-conference games are especially tough. FPI gives the Rebels a 76.6% or better chance in each of their non-conference games.
Mississippi State Bulldogs running back not with program ahead of 2024 season opener
Mississippi State football kicks off the 2024 season this Saturday against Eastern Kentucky. On Monday, we learned that an offensive player expected to play a major role this fall is no longer with the team. Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jeffery Pittman not with team entering 2024 season. During his...
Mississippi seafood distributor pleads guilty to decades-long fish mislabeling scheme
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi seafood distributor and two managers pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to mislabel seafood and commit wire fraud by marketing frozen imported fish as more expensive local species, federal authorities said. Quality Poultry and Seafood Inc., the largest seafood wholesaler on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, agreed to forfeit $1 million […]
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