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Jackson State football predicted to finish third in SWAC East; three players named to All-SWAC first-team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - Jackson State football has received its preseason predicted finish along with key players earning preseason All-SWAC honors at the 2024 SWAC Football Media Days. Head JSU football coach TC Taylor enters his second season at the helm of his alma mater after leading a successful debut...
Leake Academy’s Brian Pickens to be inducted into MAIS Hall of Fame
Leake Academy Headmaster and head football coach Brian Pickens will be inducted into the Mid-Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Coaches Association Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024. Brian Pickens was born in Shelby, MS in 1971 to Larry and Betty Pickens. He is married to the former Angie Bowen...
‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers
By Ian Sparks Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and even funerals are all adorned with flowers. They are there in the best of times and the worst of times. For Lenny and Sandra Baronowski, flowers are there all the time. The Baronowskis are natives of Sardis, but their journey is anything but linear. “We’ve known […] The post ‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers appeared first on The Panolian.
Greg McElroy Reveals SEC Team That Will Exceed Expectations In 2024
The college football season is about a month away from kicking off. One sign is conferences holding their media day events in anticipation of the upcoming season. SEC media days are taking place this week, and the Ole Miss Rebels were one of the teams that drew attention in the first round of teams ...
Vicksburg’s Laurence Sullivan is now playing football at Nicholls State University
Vicksburg native Laurence Sullivan Jr. is now playing football at Nicholls State University. He entered the transfer portal back in December after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. Sullivan played high school football at Vicksburg High under former Head Coaches Tim Hughes and Todd McDaniel. The defensive back went on...
2 women wanted for fraud investigations in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Police in Hattiesburg are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women wanted for two separate fraud investigations. According to Hattiesburg Police Department Public Information Officer, Tate Rutland, 35-year-old Jessica Lewis of Shabuta has an active. warrant for computer fraud in connection to a...
King Solomon Baptist Church to Host Homecoming Celebration this Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – King Solomon Baptist Church will hold their Homecoming Celebration this weekend beginning on Friday, July 19. Friday and Saturday, the Church will be host to a Garage Sale and other events. On Sunday, after the 8 a.m. Homecoming Service, the church will serve brunch. In the...
MSU student creates design proposals for cultural campus master plan
Thirteen teams of Mississippi State students in the College of Architecture, Art and Design's innovative Collaborative Studio recently created a master plan for a hypothetical cultural campus. Billy Guevara-Gonzalez, an architecture major from Florence, served as a project designer. The plan included a freestanding museum, which would hold the university's...
Tuesday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Kevin Oatis, Kolin Wilson and Jamarion Davis-Fleming
Step inside for the latest on several 2025 and 2026 prospects on Mississippi State’s radar in football and basketball along with team news: First Biscuit – Starting the day with football and team news, of late I have talked to sources about the Mississippi State safeties group entering training camp and that grouping is pretty […] The post Tuesday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Kevin Oatis, Kolin Wilson and Jamarion Davis-Fleming appeared first on On3.
‘I’m back’: Pearl native Riley Maddox to stay at Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ole Miss baseball received good news on Monday amid an overhaul of pitchers entering the transfer portal. Pitchers Liam Doyle, Kyle Carmack, JT Quinn, Josh Mallitz, and Grayson Saunier are just a few of the many notable names to enter the portal. In another season full...
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: Mayor and Board of Aldermen July 16th Meeting and Minutes
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a Recess Meeting on July 16, 2024 starting at 6 PM at City Hall. There will be a announcement in recognition of National Parks & Recreation Month with a Proclamation by the Mayor and Board. . This year's theme for National Parks and...
Congress of Country Music celebrates 60th anniversary of Connie Smith's "Once a Day"
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) -Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music celebrated a special anniversary. Today marks the 60th anniversary of Connie Smith’s iconic song “Once a Day” and her incredible story. One of the main highlights of the event was the collaboration with The Boys and Girls...
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...
Lewis elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 5A/6A for the MAC
Vicksburg native James Lewis has been elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 5A/6A for the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Lewis, who serves as the Athletics Director for the Vicksburg-Warren School District, will represent District 6 and assist with the annual state-wide conference as well as handle administrative duties for the state’s All-Star games.
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 […]
Shrimpers on the Coast struggling as season continues
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Shrimpers on the Coast say this season hasn’t been too good to them. Quality Seafood in Biloxi says it’s hard to get fresh shrimp right now because there aren’t many fishermen at the docks selling. Manager Troy Rosetti said they’ve had to go...
Restaurants, bars could get extended hours in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) – Restaurants and bars could stay open later in Aberdeen. The Board of Aldermen will vote on whether to extend operating hours for bars, restaurants, and BYOB establishments following a public hearing set for 5 p.m. on July 30. The hearing will be held at Aberdeen...
Free youth football camp set for July 27 in Tupelo
Young football players will have a chance to learn from several former college and NFL players next week. The 10th annual Eric Matthews Youth Football Camp will be held in Tupelo on Saturday, July 27. The unisex camp, which is for ages 8 to 17, will be held at Gum Tree Park on North Front Street. There is no charge to register. Matthews, who played at Indiana University and then briefly in the ...
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