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COVID-19

Mississippi Legislature votes for business grants amid virus

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi legislators voted late Wednesday to create grant programs for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, using some of the $1.25 ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 14, 2020 8:57 am

Sports

Minor league sports could be at a crossroads because of COVID-19

As North America’s pro football, basketball, baseball and hockey leagues try to play again in a pandemic, minor league sports face a more treacherous climb ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:00 pm

News

Hamlin closes out iRacing series with victory at North Wilkesboro

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin closed NASCAR’s iRacing Series with a victory at a simulation of throwback North Wilkesboro Speedway. The Daytona 500 winner ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 11, 2020 11:44 am

Sports

Saints release Pro Bowl guard Larry Warford

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Larry Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, May 8, 2020 8:06 pm

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NFL coaching legend Don Shula dies at age 90

MIAMI (AP) — Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 4, 2020 10:35 am

Sports

Byron picks up third iRacing victory at virtual Dover

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — William Byron showed he’s the sharpest gamer in NASCAR’s iRacing Series with his third victory in four events. Byron passed Timmy ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, May 3, 2020 4:25 pm

Sports

Cowboys sign Dalton to be Dak’s backup

DALLAS (AP) — Andy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott’s backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed Saturday to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, May 3, 2020 2:21 pm

Sports

No agent needed as former Ole Miss star Tunsil cashes in

HOUSTON (AP) — Laremy Tunsil became the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman by negotiating a $66 million contract extension with the Houston Texans without the help ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, May 3, 2020 8:45 am

News

NASCAR to resume season May 17 at Darlington, run seven races in 10 days

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR announced Thursday that it will resume its season without fans starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina with ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:40 pm

Sports

Winston eager to resurrect career with the Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The reeducation of Jameis Winston is beginning with the New Orleans Saints. For now, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, 2015 top ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 30, 2020 1:39 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Study finds drug works against coronavirus

An experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major study, shortening the time it takes for patients to recover by four ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 4:11 pm

Sports

Saints go for quality over quantity in NFL draft

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis didn’t want to invest draft choices in players who’d struggle ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:39 pm

COVID-19

Mississippi Legislature will reconvene May 18

JACKSON (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature will reconvene May 18, two months after the session was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, House and Senate ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 27, 2020 2:36 pm

Sports

Bowman, The Big One, and child trouble: A day at virtual Talladega

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Talladega Superspeedway wasn’t immune from “The Big One” or a typical overtime finish, even in virtual racing. Alex Bowman scored his ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 27, 2020 2:28 pm

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Chiefs take a gamble on Mississippi State LB Willie Gay

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs spent the past few weeks conducting plenty of virtual chats with Willie Gay Jr. and those ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:26 am

Sports

Saints finish draft early with flurry of trades and picks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints traded up twice in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night, moving up 14 ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:24 am

BREAKING NEWS

Reeves: Stay-at-home order to expire, but vigilance needed

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi’s governor said the state’s stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus will expire Monday, but he urged residents to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 24, 2020 4:58 pm

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Brother of Cowboys’ QB Dak Prescott dies at age 31

DALLAS (AP) — Jace Prescott, the older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, died Thursday, the team said. He was 31. The Cowboys confirmed ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 24, 2020 11:33 am

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Saints take Michigan center Ruiz with first-round pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints again invested their top available draft pick in offensive line talent, selecting Michigan center Cesar Ruiz with ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 24, 2020 9:07 am

Sports

Bengals pick LSU QB Burrow first overall in NFL draft

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow’s next challenge is daunting: return to his home state and resurrect the woebegone Bengals. Given what he’s accomplished, he’s not ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:18 pm

COVID-19

Reeves says health officer is top adviser on virus

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he will listen to the state’s top public health official more than all other advisers ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:48 pm

Sports

Mississippian Taylor played two high school games, and is now an NFL prospect

BOULDER, Colorado (AP) — Like any high school football star, Davion Taylor proudly wore his jersey to class on Friday, sauntered into the pep assembly ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:06 pm

News

Saints cancel offseason program because of coronavirus

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have canceled their offseason program because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and informed players they will not ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:56 pm

Sports

NCAA tweaks several college football rules

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Players ejected from football games for targeting will be allowed to remain on the sidelines, the NCAA announced Tuesday. The Playing Rules ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:25 pm

Local

Reeves: Restarting economy won’t be ‘light switch’

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that the state economy will reopen gradually after health officials and others say it’s safe to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 10:26 am

Business

Mississippi lottery revenue dips in March amid pandemic

JACKSON (AP) — State revenue from the Mississippi Lottery decreased in March as people began facing restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi Lottery ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 20, 2020 4:38 pm

Sports

Byron wins (thankfully) uneventful iRacing Series event

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nobody did anything to get fired or lose a sponsor in this week’s edition of NASCAR virtual racing. William Byron won ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 20, 2020 12:29 pm

Sports

Saints look for help in the draft to get over the top

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton could transform legacies by finding a big-play talent or two ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:00 pm

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