Mississippi State

Baton Rouge, LA

247Sports

Just a few weeks ago, it really did appear that LSU getting Jared Jones back in the fold would be an uphill climb. Jones was one of the major talking points at the MLB combine because of his power tool which helped him blast 28 home runs as a sophomore in 2024. But as the rounds moved into day three of the draft this weekend it appeared to be more and more likely that Jones' name wouldn't be called.

Final draft question answered as Jared Jones announces return to LSU

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As the downstream effects of Jim Schlossnagle’s departure from Texas A&M for rival Texas continue to take their toll, LSU is the beneficiary from at least one piece of the fallout.
On Wednesday, left-handed pitcher Cooper Williams announced that he would be decommitting from Texas and pledging to the Tigers. A 2024 recruit, Williams will join the team for the 2025 season.
It’s a big-time pickup for coach Jay Johnson and the staff. The Alvin, Texas, native is the No. 2 lefty in Texas and the No. 73 player overall nationally with a fastball that currently pushes 93 MPH, according to Perfect...

LSU flips coveted Texas A&M pitcher signee

Having most recently lost several major pieces to the 2024 MLB Draft, the 2025 LSU baseball lineup has officially received some excellent news, as both shortstop Michael Braswell III and first baseman Jared Jones have announced their decisions to come back for another season. Impact shortstop Michael Braswell III gets...

Two key pieces of LSU baseball lineup announce return for 2025 season

LSU Tigers On SI

Jay Johnson and the Tigers will get premier shortstop Michael Braswell back for his senior season, withdraws from 2024 MLB Draft.

LSU Baseball: Prized Shortstop Reveals Return to Baton Rouge for Senior Campaign

Georgia State

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Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

This is why you get Corey Raymond. Five-star cornerback DJ Pickett announced on Wednesday at a ceremony at his high school that he would be attending LSU. Pickett picked the Tigers over Miami and Oregon. “If you a DB and Coach Raymond is at LSU I feel like that’s the...

BOOM! DJ Pickett Commits to LSU!

Kansas State

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Shreveport, LA

CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A two-day Youth Basketball Camp is coming to Shreveport led by Mike Theus, the ‘legendary’ Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball coach and referee of two-plus decades. According to the hosts, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation (Caddo Parks), the basketball camp will be...

Two day Youth Basketball Camp is coming to Shreveport

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, KS

The 1970s in Missouri were a dynamic and transformative time, marked by significant social, economic, and cultural changes that continue to shape the state's identity today. From the busy big cities like Kansas City and St. Louis to the more rural communities of Springfield, the 1970s was a developing period.

1970s positive nostalgia on the streets of Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis

Jay Johnson works his magic once again on the recruiting trail, three of the top 2024 signees heading to campus.

LSU Baseball: Trio of Top 15 Prospects in America Heading to Baton Rouge

Brian Kelly and the Tigers secured a commitment from the top-ranked corner in the 2025 class, send shockwaves across recruiting scene.

Behind The Scenes: How LSU Landed The No. 1 Cornerback in America DJ Pickett

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Jackson, MS

HBCUs On SI

The 2024-25 JSU Tigers Men's Basketball Schedule.

Jackson State Tigers Will Have A Challenging Men's Basketball Schedule For The Upcoming Season

FOX Sports

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will not be prosecuted on charges related to illegal online gaming that police said took place while he was underage and still a player at LSU.

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte won't face prosecution over online gambling while at LSU

Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Missouri first used the death penalty in 1810. A man named Peter Johnson was hanged for murder. Missouri is one of 27 states which has the death penalty. Since 1973, four individuals who were wrongfully accused were exonerated from death row.

Missouri's longstanding practice of the death penalty since 1810

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Chatham County, NC

The Current GA

Just days before a new law went into effect in Georgia that allows more sweeping challenges to the state’s voter rolls, a resident of Chatham County last week submitted the names of nearly 900 people she said should be taken off the rolls.

Bolstered by new Georgia law, woman challenges around 900 voter registrations in Chatham County

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Sacred Heart alum McIntyre drafted by Braves

Dalton McIntyre grew up playing baseball and grew up a fan of the Atlanta Braves. On Wednesday, he admitted wearing a hat and pullover shirt with...

Sacred Heart alum McIntyre drafted by Braves

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