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New memorial jersey at Perry Central honors late football star Alec Knight
NEW AUGUSTA, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry Central High School football player will wear a new number on his jersey this year in honor of a former Perry Central star athlete who died 17 years ago. That athlete’s number has not been worn on the football field since his death....
Southern Miss football will make $1.9 million to play at Kentucky, pay SE Louisiana $350,000
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss football will net $1.55 million from its four nonconference games in the 2024 season, according to an open records request by the Hattiesburg American. The Golden Eagles will begin the season at Kentucky on Aug. 31 before two home games against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept....
Hattiesburg City Council votes to approve future infrastructure plan
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - City of Hattiesburg leaders say roadways around Tatum Park and North Main Street need some work. In Tuesday night’s city council meeting, council members voted to approve a plan that would allow the city to study what roadways could look like and a future price tag.
Southern Miss Women’s Golf Triumphs: All-Scholar Awards & All-American Scholars Revealed
The Southern Miss women's golf team was honored as a Women's Golf Coaches Association All-Scholar Team, ranking 22nd with an impressive team GPA of 3.804. Additionally, six players from the team received recognition as WGCA All-American Scholars. Southern Miss women's golf team ranked 22nd with a team GPA of 3.804.
Southern Miss baseball's Dalton McIntyre picked by Atlanta Braves in Round 19 of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball's starting centerfielder Dalton McIntyre was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 19th round and No. 581 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday. McIntyre, a junior, just completed his first season at Southern Miss where he was the leadoff batter. McIntyre was the fourth member...
Madison native Niko Mazza selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison native Niko Mazza was the first Golden Eagle taken off the board in the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, an MRA grad, enjoyed a career-best season on the mound, beginning the year as the Friday night ace for USM and solidifying himself in the starting rotation throughout the season.
Hattiesburg to host Downtown Summer Games
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In celebration of the 2024 Olympic Games, downtown Hattiesburg businesses and attractions will hold the Downtown Summer Games on Saturday, July 27. Competitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the games, which will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as the Hobby Horse Obstacle Race, Pin the Pepperoni […]
Petal School District undergoing leadership changes
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District is facing multiple leadership changes for this upcoming school year. Pending school board approval, Emily Branch will serve as the new principal of Petal Primary School. Branch is a 25-year educator who has served the district for 20 years. She was more...
Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.
Mississippi schools to share nearly $240 million more in education funding this fiscal year
Starting July 1, a new funding formula went into effect for Mississippi’s K-12 public education system. Some school districts will receive millions in additional funding under the new formula that replaces the former Mississippi Adequate Education Program, or MAEP. The idea for the new funding structure, called the Mississippi...
6 Mississippi Lottery players share thousands in Cash 4 game – More than $63,000 in winnings announced
July 12 was a lucky day for at least six Mississippi Lottery players. Mississippi Lottery officials announced on Tuesday more than $31,000 in winnings to players in the July 12 evening Cash 4 game. The winning numbers for the July 12 evening drawing in the Cash 4 game were :...
Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND — The consequences of last year’s significant drought continue to appear in trees all over Mississippi. Landowners in Central Mississippi have recently reported damage from variable oakleaf caterpillars and hypoxylon canker, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The combination of the caterpillars and hypoxylon canker has been observed […] The post Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees appeared first on Daily Leader.
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