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DeLucia’s gem powers Ole Miss past Auburn in CWS opener

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) —DeLucia was DeMan for Ole Miss. Dylan DeLucia allowed one run and struck out 10 in 7 2/3 innings and Ole Miss ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, June 18, 2022 11:18 pm

Sports

Saints star Davenport recovering from pinky amputation

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport enters his fifth NFL season with just four fingers on his left hand. He ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, June 17, 2022 4:19 pm

News

Rep. Bennie Thompson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two incumbent congressmen in Mississippi won party primaries Tuesday. Another advanced to a June 28 runoff. 1ST DISTRICT Republican Rep. Trent ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 8:45 am

Local

Judge drops charge against father in 2017 death of toddler Jurayah Smith

PORT GIBSON — A judge on Monday dropped a capital murder charge against a Mississippi man after prosecutors said they lacked enough evidence to try ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, June 6, 2022 3:40 pm

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SEC considering big changes to football scheduling format

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules. SEC ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 8:48 pm

Crime

Motion filed to dismiss Morris Bevily IV’s charges in death of 14-month-old daughter

PORT GIBSON — A motion has been filed to dismiss the case involving a Port Gibson man who is accused of killing his 14-month-old daughter. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 30, 2022 10:06 am

Sports

M-Braves star Harris promoted to the majors

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves, looking to upgrade their outfield defense, called up top prospect Michael Harris from Double-A Mississippi on Saturday. The 21-year-old ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, May 28, 2022 2:58 pm

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Texas A&M coach Fisher blasts Alabama’s Saban over NIL remarks

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a “narcissist” Thursday after the Alabama coach accused the Souheastern Conference ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:02 pm

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Defending national champion Mississippi State in danger of missing postseason

STARKVILLE (AP) — Defending national champion Mississippi State, which has made it to the last three College World Series as one of the final eight ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 2:07 pm

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Vicksburg native Barrett gets 10 years for $180M health care fraud scheme

JACKSON — Federal prosecutors say a former Mississippi pharmacist has been sentenced to the maximum 10 years in prison for a $180 million health insurance ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:10 am

News

Suit: Mississippi high court districts dilute Black voting

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS | Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi needs to update its state Supreme Court districts to ensure Black voters have a chance ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 25, 2022 2:12 pm

Sports

Chastain uses chaos, last-lap pass to steal Cup Series win at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ross Chastain surveyed his situation on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway and decided his best strategy was to stay right ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:38 pm

News

Feds find ‘severe, systemic’ problems in Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman

By Emily Wagster Pettus | Associated Press JACKSON — A Mississippi prison violated inmates’ constitutional rights by failing to protect them from violence, failing to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 3:08 pm

Sports

Southern Miss keeps finding ways to win

BIRMINGHAM (AP) — Southern Miss keeps finding ways to win, with help from a terrific pitching staff and clutch hitting. The Golden Eagles capped a ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1:33 pm

Sports

Southern Miss gets OK to leave early for Sun Belt

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Conference USA has agreed to allow Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss to expedite their move to the Sun Belt. The ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 10:23 pm

Sports

Jans begins a new era of Mississippi State basketball

STARKVILLE (AP) — Chris Jans leaned down to pick up a cowbell and rang it during his introduction as Mississippi State’s next men’s basketball coach. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 2:02 pm

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LSU survives big scare from Jackson State in NCAA Tournament

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Khayla Poynter couldn’t help but contemplate the possible end of her college basketball career when LSU fell behind Jackson State ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 19, 2022 9:12 pm

Sports

South Dakota sends Ole Miss packing in first round of NCAA Women’s Tournament

WACO, Texas (AP) — Hannah Sjerven looked around as the final seconds wound down and the vocal batch of South Dakota fans chanted “U-S-D” in ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 18, 2022 4:19 pm

Sports

Tom Brady nixes retirement, announces return to NFL

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:28 pm

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Texas Southern denies Alcorn State in SWAC championship game

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alcorn State’s return to the NCAA Tournament will have to wait. Texas Southern’s dynasty is still going strong. John Walker III ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 12, 2022 8:40 pm

Sports

Jackson State wins SWAC title, earns spot in NCAA Women’s Tournament

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jackson State is going dancing — again. Miya Crump scored 22 points to lead six Jackson State players in double figures ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 12, 2022 8:21 pm

Sports

Mississippi State hires Purcell as next women’s basketball coach

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State has hired longtime Louisville assistant Sam Purcell as head coach to succeed interim coach Doug Novak. Purcell has spent the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 12, 2022 8:09 pm

Sports

Sun Belt football schedule includes Southern Miss, other new additions

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Sun Belt Conference on Tuesday released a football schedule for the 2022 season that includes new members Marshall, Southern Miss ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 2:43 pm

Sports

Bulldogs steal a key SEC win from Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — With one good weekend, Mississippi State climbed back in the hunt for a first-round bye in the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, February 21, 2022 8:58 am

Sports

NASCAR rookie Austin Cindric wins Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Roger Penske had one rule at the Daytona 500 for his drivers: Do Not Wreck Each Other. His orders were ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:39 pm

Sports

Conference USA releases football schedule that includes Southern Miss

DALLAS (AP) — Conference USA released a football schedule for the 2022 season Tuesday that included 14 teams, saying it will “exhaust all necessary legal ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 3:23 pm

Sports

Late drive lifts Rams over Bengals in Super Bowl LVI

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — In a venue built for champions, the Los Angeles Rams carried off the crown jewel: a Super Bowl trophy. It took ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, February 13, 2022 10:49 pm

Sports

Ex-Clinton star Akers overcomes big injury to play in Super Bowl

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Akers was not supposed to be here. Not now. Not after tearing his right Achilles tendon in July, an injury ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, February 11, 2022 8:00 am

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