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COACH JOEY HAWKINS COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT, LEADS COLUMBIA ACADEMY TO COME FROM BEHIND WIN OVER NATCHEZ CATHEDRAL IN SEASON OPENER
Longtime head football coach Joey Hawkins has always preached to his players that being in shape is so important to winning games. Hawkins, who returned the sidelines after being retired for seven seasons, told his Columbia Academy players the same thing after he took over earlier this year. The Cougars...
Ole Miss freshman Sira Thienou is taking her talents to the world stage
MEXICO CITY – With summer workouts wrapped in Oxford, freshman Sira Thienou is taking her talents to the world stage as the Bamako, Mali, native is representing her home country from August 19-25 at the Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Mexico City. Thienou is no stranger...
Treasured Mississippi burger joint receives and upgrade
Ask anyone in Vicksburg where you can get the biggest and juiciest hamburger, and you are likely to hear the words “Mamma’s Super Burgers” top the list. After all, the restaurant’s longtime slogan is “You Bite the Meat Before the Bun.”. Mamma’s Super Burger, located...
Brandon Turnage gets 'chills' thinking about opener back home, prepared to move around secondary if needed
Based on Brandon Turnage's body language and comments made on Monday, it appears that the idea of being an Ole Miss Rebel is still a little surreal. Turnage essentially grew up around the program, as an Oxford, Miss. native and former Lafayette Commodore from the 2019 class. However, after leading the Commodores to a MHSAA Class 4A State Championship as a sophomore and north semifinal appearance as a senior, the former four-star defensive back recruit chose Alabama over Ole Miss to mitigate distractions and be part of a championship-caliber organization, before a brief stint at Tennessee as well.
Tre Harris’ upbringing taught him nothing is impossible — by Billy Watkins
OXFORD — At Ole Miss’ first preseason practice, I saw a pass that was crisp but looked to be out of reach of the receiver running a slant route. Then I saw a leg go one way, the other leg fly another way and suddenly two hands snatched the ball out of the air. It looked like a catch only Marvel’s Rubber Man could’ve made.
Ole Miss defensive lineman makes On3s True Freshman All-American Team
Ole Miss had one of its 2024 recruits, defensive lineman William Echoles, make On3's True Freshman All-American team. Every season, On3 releases 12 of its most exciting players on each side of the ball, with Echoles making the defensive side. The Mississippi native was a four-star recruit and the No.2...
JINGLE & MINGLE: Christmas in Natchez fundraiser supports free holiday activities for community
NATCHEZ — A fundraising event for Christmas in Natchez brought holiday decorations and spirit to Stanton Hall on a warm August evening on Thursday. Tropical shirts and beach floaties mixed with giant nutcrackers and reindeer decorations at the Jingle and Mingle fundraiser. All event proceeds support Christmas in Natchez, which provides free activities to the […] The post JINGLE & MINGLE: Christmas in Natchez fundraiser supports free holiday activities for community appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Newton’s Ward 1, Ward 2 under Boil Water Notice
NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) - Some residents of Newton are under a Boil Water Notice as of Monday. Customers in Wards 1 and 2 were affected when a water leak had to be repaired. Crews have been working on water leak issues for more than a week, with service interrupted at various times for customers.
Rebels Don’t Need Problems Off Field as Fall Camp Ends
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin can deal with the injuries and stuff that always happens in fall camp. Those are expected. It’s the stuff that happens away from the football facility like Zxavian Harris’ multiple media reports of an arrest Sunday night. Multiple media outlets have been reporting about the alleged incident all day Monday.
Paul Finebaum Reveals Ole Miss' College Football Playoff Chances
The upcoming 12-team College Football Playoff will bring more excitement to the sport. It will provide several teams that previously didn't have a chance to make the four-team playoff with an opportunity to make a run at the national championship. The Ole Miss Rebels have come close to making the ...
Columbus Police say man shot in arm over weekend
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – A suspect is in custody after a shooting over the weekend in Columbus. Columbus Police arrested Jerome Abrams — also known as “Slap-Nutt" — for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police said on Sunday, Aug. 18 around 5:10 a.m., officers were...
Happening today: Kosciusko, Ethel, and McAdams preseason scrimmages
Several area football teams will play in preseason scrimmages this week ahead of the 2024 season. Kosciusko will play in the jamboree at Richland High School Friday, Aug. 23. The Whippets will have scrimmages against Richland and Ridgeland starting at 5:00 pm. McAdams and Ethel will both participate in the...
Missing Dog is possibly in Warren County
There is a missing dog that could possibly be in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. The owner made a Facebook post to ask for assistance. Facebook please please do your thing. I traveled from Vicksburg Mississippi, to Weatherford, Texas. Heading back from the Mega Barrel Race he always rides in the stud compartment of our horse trailer because he gets car sick.
Lanier football has a new face leading the Bulldogs this season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Lanier finished with a 3-8 record last year, but now they are trying to start anew, and former NFL player Tommy Kelly is their new. This season, the Bulldogs are trying to be all bark and bite. They plan on having a successful season with a new bulldog leading the pack. Kelly has high expectations for the team and wants both sides of the ball to be tough and powerful.
Madison native makes her move to professional soccer
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Cariel Ellis is starting a new soccer journey that begins overseas. Madison Central and Holmes Community College graduate, Cariel Ellis, is taking her soccer skills to the next level. Ellis signed with the Melbourne City Football Club in Australia to play professional soccer. This football club...
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