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Cougars in caps and gowns
Thirty-one Cougars in caps and gowns crossed the stage to receive their high school diplomas at Brookhaven Academy Friday night. Hundreds of family and friends filled the gym to cheer on the graduates, who salutatorian Carmen Lambert said had “grown and evolved into something much like a family.” Valedictorian Mallory Martin joined Lambert as two […] The post Cougars in caps and gowns appeared first on Daily Leader.
St. Patrick take 4-2 win at Wesson in 3A softball semifinal opener
You could tell from the jump that the opening game between Wesson and the visiting St. Patrick Fighting Irish from Biloxi would be a close one. The Cobras (24-5) and the Irish (22-12) both looked like they were charged with a bit of nerves in the early going of their MHSAA 3A semifinal opener. Ultimately, […] The post St. Patrick take 4-2 win at Wesson in 3A softball semifinal opener appeared first on Daily Leader.
Young lady from Copiah County sets milestone
SUMMIT — Jayla Harris, a Hazlehurst native, was the first female participant in the James Davis Battle of Mississippi-All Star game this year. She currently attends Hazlehurst Middle School. Jayla’s love and passion for football led to her wanting to play. She got the opportunity to play football when she joined the Southeastern Saints in […] The post Young lady from Copiah County sets milestone appeared first on Daily Leader.
Cathedral baseball playoff run, season ends in game three
NATCHEZ — Cathedral’s 2024 baseball season came to an end in a Game three 11-0 loss to Brookhaven Academy Friday night. The loss ended the Green Wave’s MAIS 5A playoff run in the first round. Cathedral won the second game 11-0 forcing the game three earlier Friday afternoon. Brookhaven Academy’s Avery Griffin had three hits […] The post Cathedral baseball playoff run, season ends in game three appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Pair of Panther pairs win state championships, Bobcat pair advance
OXFORD — Great news has arrived via email from Oxford Wednesday morning. A pair of Brookhaven High School tennis doubles pairs won a MHSAA 5A Individual State Championship today. Allie Grace McNeil and Annie Stewart won a state championship in girls doubles. They played their match at 10 a.m. this morning. Cohen Leggett and Caroline […] The post Pair of Panther pairs win state championships, Bobcat pair advance appeared first on Daily Leader.
Check it out: 601 Sports opens new space
BROOKHAVEN — Local sporting goods store 601 Sports completed a move down the sidewalk over the weekend. The store opened in a new location at 820 Brookway Boulevard Tuesday morning. The space is considerably bigger than the former 601 Sports location. More inventory can be seen on the floor. The 601’s gun counter remains tucked […] The post Check it out: 601 Sports opens new space appeared first on Daily Leader.
Golden Deeds winner is well traveled, humble
BROOKHAVEN — The Exchange Club’s new Golden Deeds winner is well traveled, humble and has a fascinating story. Barbara Davis, a Brookhaven native, was close friends with a movie star in college and played tennis at Mississippi State University. Davis said the backpacking trip mentioned in her introduction Friday was a graduation trip from her […] The post Golden Deeds winner is well traveled, humble appeared first on Daily Leader.
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