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MSU documentary: “9/20” covers first major post-9/11 sporting event
STARKVILLE, MS. by Frank Corder (Magnolia Tribune) – In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, much of the world stopped, fearing the worst and pondering what could be next. A new Mississippi State University Films documentary tells the story of the first major post-9/11 sporting...
Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss football depth chart vs Furman includes some big surprises
OXFORD ― The first Ole Miss football depth chart of the 2024 season arrived, and it includes a couple of surprises. Redshirt freshman Austin Simmons is listed as the Rebels' backup quarterback, having surpassed junior transfer Walker Howard. Coach Lane Kiffin appears to be promoting competition at one of his outside wide receiver spots, where star transfer Juice Wells and sophomore Ayden Williams are listed as co-starters. ...
Mississippi State football vs EKU: Final score, highlights from Week 1 game
STARKVILLE — Jeff Lebby, quarterback Blake Shapen and Mississippi State football breezed to a 56-7 season-opening victory Saturday against Eastern Kentucky at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs (1-0) scored 35 unanswered points to begin the game before EKU (0-1) added a touchdown in the final seconds of the first half. Shapen, a Baylor transfer,...
Owls Volleyball has record-setting opening day win, 3-1
COLUMBUS, Miss. - It was an opening day like none other in the modern era of athletics for the Mississippi University for Women volleyball team, in its 3-1 victory over visiting Crowley's Ridge College at Pohl Gym. For starters, it marked the first time in the eight seasons since the University restarted athletics in 2017, that the Owls have won a season-opening match.
Hear the inspiring story behind ‘Sound of Hope’ at free event
Bishop W.C. Martin, the inspiration for Angel Studio’s latest film “Sound of Hope,” will be in Oxford this Tuesday for a free event at 6 p.m. at The Powerhouse. Come hear Martin share his story of rallying his church of 200 people to help the orphans in their community and 22 of their families adopted […] The post Hear the inspiring story behind ‘Sound of Hope’ at free event appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Pittsboro Water Association issues boil water notice
PITTSBORO, Miss. (WTVA) – A boil water notice has been issued by the Pittsboro Water Association. The notice is for Hearvey Street/County Road 300 to house number 151 on County Road 300. The notice has been issued due to a broken line.
TPSO: Deputies discover 50 pounds of high-grade marijuana after pulling woman over
KENTWOOD, La. (WAFB) - Deputies said they discovered 50 pounds of high-grade marijuana after pulling a woman over in the Kentwood area. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the woman, Amari Williams, 23, is charged with one count of possession with the intent to distribute a schedule one controlled dangerous substance.
Podcast: State economist: On average, Mississippi economy is stable
Corey Miller, state economist and director of Mississippi’s University Research Center, gives Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender a briefing on the economic state of the state, unemployment and workforce participation. He also tells a funny economist joke!. listen to more episodes. by Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Even if they can’t always agree at Capitol, lawmakers bond over the blues in downtown Jackson
On Monday nights during the Mississippi legislative session — sure as the looming sine die— legislators gather around dimly lit tables in downtown Jackson. It’s a backroom deal, but not the type of which you might be thinking. They’re not here in the name of policy, but...
Car Crashes During Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–Speeds reached 90 mph during a police chase in Carthage early Saturday. A Carthage Police officer could be heard just before 3 a.m. saying he was chasing a Chrysler 300 at 12th St. and College, and that speeds had reached 75 mph. Shortly after that he reported speeds...
Deion Sanders claps back at critics who bashed him leaving Jackson State for Colorado football
On SI's Jason Jones believes Deion Sanders' tweet about "selling out" -- claiming that the critics must've been talking about the sold-out crowd at Folsom Field for the North Dakota State game -- was a shot at the critics who chastised his decision to leave Jackson State for the Colorado football program in 2022.
Volleyball Stumbles Against Austin Peay
The Mississippi Valley State Devilettes put forth a commendable effort in their match against Austin Peay on August 30, 2024, at the Larry O. Finch Center. Despite a hard-fought battle across three sets, the Devilettes fell short, losing 3-0 with set scores of 25-22, 25-24, and 26-22. Set 1: The...
Holmes CC get season-opening win over Soutwest, 48-31
SUMMIT — The Holmes Community College Bulldogs opened the 2024 campaign with a 48-31 MACCC win over the Southwest Mississippi Community College Bears here Thursday night. Holmes, now 1-0, will host Copiah-Lincoln Community College on Thursday in Goodman. Gametime is 6:30 p.m., and you can watch at holmesccmedia.com or listen on the Bulldog Football Radio Network (101.1 FM, 100.1 FM, and 102.5 FM and 1120 AM).
MUW Women’s Soccer drops opener, 3-0
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The W women's soccer matched visiting Huntingdon College for the first half of its season-opening match before falling by a 3-0 score at the Roger Short Soccer Complex. The Owls are 0-1, while the Hawks are 1-0, after the non-conference tilt. MUW was outshot for the...
Alumni Spotlight: Fred Marsalis Jr.
Fred Marsalis Jr. is a native of Vidalia, Louisiana where he graduated with honors from Vidalia High School. He attended Alcorn State University (ASU) where he played football and pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He graduated from Alcorn in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from Alcorn’s School of Business in 2010.
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