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Mississippi State Football Projected Starting Lineup
Mississippi State football is preparing to start its first training camp under new head coach Jeff Lebby. The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator brought in several players from the transfer portal, especially on the offensive side, where portal players dominate the starting lineup. However, the defense will rely more on traditional high school recruits. Several new faces are in the projected starting line heading into August. With the influx of new faces into the program there will be several position battles, especially on defense. Quarterback: Blake Shapen (SR, TR) Chris Parson (RS FR) Michael Van Buren (FR) Running Back: Davon Booth...
Behind the Music (Scene) – Katherine Smithey
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Katherine Smithey, a self-proclaimed “Fan Girl with an iPhone,” runs the Music Scene – Vicksburg Mississippi Facebook page and recently added podcast co-host to her accolades. Smithey grew up in a family of musicians. Her father played both guitar and bass, and her...
Gardner Watson property sold, contents up for grabs
TUPELO – Inside what was once the Gardner Watson Ice and Video store on Rankin Boulevard Extended in Tupelo are the remnants of the business that once had just about everything — appliances, videocassettes, and, of course, ice. But Charlie and Peggy Gardner Watson, who are both in the 80s, are ready to let it all go. In fact, they have to get rid of the remaining contents, as they've sold the ...
Percy Quin State Park to reopen with new renovations
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the grand re-opening of Percy Quin State Park in McComb. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on August 2, the park will host a social in the all-new camp store, followed by a special program and unveiling of the new campground. […]
Previewing South Carolina's 2024 schedule: Ole Miss
After taking Akron in Week 4 of the 2024 season, South Carolina will enter a bye week and will remain at Williams-Brice Stadium the next week as it welcomes Ole Miss to Columbia on Oct. 5. South Carolina and Ole Miss have played twice since 2018 but the Rebels have...
Tupelo (MS) Fire Station No. 5 Project Continues, City Clears Land
TUPELO — As the All-America City develops, city officials plan infrastructure upgrades with that growth in mind. One focus the administration brought when it first came in three years ago was upgrading the city’s fire stations, and this continues with the recent effort to rebuild Fire Station No. 5.
Sumrall soccer star returns Gatorade Player of the Year honor to Pine Belt
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Gatorade Player of the Year award for girls high school soccer in Mississippi has returned to the Pine Belt after a decade’s absence. Sumrall High School midfielder Addie Siders became the fourth honoree to hail from the Pine Belt, and the first of the quartet to do so during her junior season.
Ole Miss' answer to Judkins transfer may already be on roster in form of Ulysses Bentley
Ole Miss lost star running back Quinshon Judkins to the NCAA transfer portal over the off-season. You win some some and you lose some, we reckon. Judkins was a star for a reason. In two seasons at Ole Miss, Judkins tied Deuce McAllister's school record with 14 career 100-yard rushing games and set school single season records in 2022 with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He was named first-team All-SEC for the 2022 and 2023 seasons and was named CBS Sports' national freshman of the year in 2022.
VWSD honors life, service of late coach
The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees met Thursday in a regular board meeting. During the meeting, Noland Smith was honored posthumously with a certificate of recognition commemorating his life and work for VWSD. Smith, a decorated Marine veteran who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, was an ordained deacon for the military. […]
One injured after car overturns in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was injured after a vehicle overturned in Jones County. The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 on Highway 11 South. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door sedan overturned off of the roadway. The driver had moderate injuries and […]
The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades. Aberdeen Mayor Dwight Stevens says work will soon be underway to build a rail line from the downtown area to the Port. That project is part of a plan to improve and revitalize the port...
MSU linebacker Lewis has a reason to keep smiling
Trials have come John Lewis’ way, but he just keeps smiling. As he walked into the Dallas Omni Hotel at Tuesday’s Southeastern Conference Media Days Media Days appearance, Lewis couldn’t stop the smiling. The pictures stitched inside his custom-made suit jacket could explain much of that. Lewis...
More than 50 Hattiesburg residents come out Leaf River litter cleanup
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday was cleanup day in the Hub City. Dozens of folks were out and about doing their part to keep the Leaf River and surrounding areas free of trash and debris. “Water bottles, cans, paper,” volunteer Cierra Boddie said. “We have seen a lot.”
Community Celebrates The Life and Beauty of Beloved Frida Kahlo
BAY ST. LOUIS (GG) — Saturday July 13, 2024, friendly faces of the Bay Saint Louis community gathered in the downtown area to honor internationally renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Given Frida’s Mexican heritage, this paved a great way for people to celebrate hispanic culture while also remembering her artwork.
Over 200 kids participated in the 10th annual Malcolm Butler Camp
Over 200 kids showed up to the 10th annual Malcolm Butler Camp on Saturday. Butler, who is a Vicksburg native and retired NFL football player, comes home every year to throw a free camp for the local kids in the community. “I always feel great to see the kids every...
Shiloh National Military Park to offer special ranger led hike
SHILOH, TN – Shiloh is pleased to announce a special ranger-led hike titled “Fraley Field: the Bloody Battle Begins” on Saturday, August 24. Follow Park Ranger Timothy Arnold and retrace the steps of Colonel Everett Peabody’s early morning patrol as they run into the Confederate skirmishers of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion.
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