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Ripley's James Storey receives prestigious community service award
James Storey has lived his life by a simple creed: “We all can serve, and we all can give back.” Storey is best known for his critical role in one of the biggest wins in Ole Miss football history. He was a senior running back when the Rebels met No. 3-ranked Notre Dame in Jackson in 1977. Storey caught two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter, and Ole Miss ...
Boil water notice issued in area of Vick Road in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – In response to a water main repair, the City of Gulfport has issued a ‘Boil Water Notice,’ affecting citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Vick Road, spanning north to School Road, and from Highway 49, spanning east to Walter Smith Road. Additionally,...
WC Volleyball team defeat VHS in Four Sets on Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Warren Central High School (WC) volleyball team defeated Vicksburg in four sets on Thursday night to finish with a district win. “I felt like we played like we were supposed to in the first set but VHS came out and fought hard as well,” WC Volleyball Head Coach Matthew Gullett said.
Alabama prep QB Caden Tellier dies after suffering injuries in game
Tragic news out of Alabama in prep sports. AL.com reported Morgan Academy student-athlete Caden Tellier died overnight after sustaining an injury during his team’s game against Southern Academy in Selma. “At AISA, we are a close-knit family of schools, and our hearts are heavy as we send our deepest condolences and prayers to Caden’s family, friends, and the entire Morgan Academy community,” Michael McLendon, executive director of the Alabama Independent School Association, said in a statement. “This loss is unimaginable, and we stand with them in their grief.” The injury happened in the third quarter of the win over Southern Academy on Friday. The game was delayed while they treated Tellier and he was taken to the hospital by ambulance from the field. Incredibly sad news to report. Morgan Academy football player Caden Tellier has died. Tellier died after he was injured during his game on Friday night. Here is a statement from AISA Executive Director Michael McLendon: @wsfa12news pic.twitter.com/lIHzFeYayA — Rosie Langello (@RosieLangello) August 24, 2024 A GoFundme has been established for the family. Click here if you would like to contribute.
Auburn's Brian Battie released from hospital after three months
After three months of treatment and recovery, Auburn running back Brian Battie was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week, according to a Facebook update from his mother, Adrienne. Battie was shot in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, in May, and had been hospitalized since. In late June, he was...
National Forests in Mississippi offers wildfire prevention tips
JACKSON — The U.S. Forest Service is urging visitors to exercise caution while visiting national forests this weekend as most of the state is abnormally dry or in a moderate to severe drought. Homochitto National Forest is the closest US Forest Land and part of the National Forests in Mississippi. “Please keep wildfire prevention in […] The post National Forests in Mississippi offers wildfire prevention tips appeared first on Daily Leader.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 23-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 23-25) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Screening: The Goonies – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – […]
Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas
The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas. Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas. The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas.
‘An easy decision to make’: Dedication ceremony held at St Aloysius
St. Aloysius Catholic School held a dedication ceremony for Hosemann Hall, a corridor in the High School building, Thursday morning. The dedication comes after Connie and David Hosemann donated funds to the school for recently completed renovations in the three main buildings of the facility. “Their incredible generosity has touched our hearts and will have […]
PriorityOne Bank Metro Jackson High School Pick’em 8-23-24
Veteran sportswriter and high school football expert Robert Wilson is doing the Priority One Bank/Mississippi Scoreboard predictions column each week during the high school football season on teams from Hinds, Madison, and Rankin County. Wilson had a 4-2 record (66.7 percent) last week. TRI-COUNTY ACADEMY (0-0) AT SIMPSON ACADEMY (0-0),...
Greyhound Football Kicks Off Season Friday Night with Jamboree
FINAL SCORE 10-7 Pascagoula Panthers - 10 The first Ocean Springs High School Football Jamboree is set for Friday night, August 23, 2024 with a kick off time of 7:00 PM. For the first time in 286 days, the Ocean Springs Greyhounds play football tonight featuring the Ocean Springs Greyhounds vs Pascagoula Panthers - A Jamboree.
Successful Brazilian alumnus Santos visits Delta State University for first time since graduating in ‘11
CLEVELAND, Miss. — This fall, Delta State University proudly welcomes representation from 45 countries within its diverse student body. Among its international community, DSU recently had the honor of hosting Brazilian alumnus Brunno Santos, who returned to campus for the first time since his graduation in 2011. Santos, originally...
Delta State to fly university flag at half-staff in honor of Alumnus John White Valentine
Delta State University mourns the loss of alumnus John White Valentine of Cleveland, Mississippi, who passed away on August 10, 2024. He was 95. The University flag will fly at half-staff today through sunset on Sunday, August 25, in Mr. Valentine’s honor. Mr. Valentine was born in Cleveland, Mississippi...
What we are expecting to see from Louisville's jamboree this weekend
This is a jamboree that we look to cover every year. There are some great players who show up to this jamboree. A lot of Mississippi State prospects play at this event. It is a great chance for us to get a look at several guys in one setting. Let's check it out.
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