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Police: Mississippi officer fatally shoots armed person

A person was shot and killed by a police officer near Vicksburg. The Clinton Police Department received a call about a suspicious person wearing a ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, January 23, 2023 8:58 am

Sports

Arkansas dusts Ole Miss with strong second half

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Anthony Black scored 17 points, reserve Joseph Pinion had 13 and No. 25 Arkansas snapped a four-game losing streak by topping ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:40 pm

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Mississippi House OKs ban on minors’ gender-confirming care

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS | Associated Press JACKSON — The Republican-controlled Mississippi House voted Thursday to ban gender-confirming care for minors, joining about a dozen ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:32 pm

Sports

Former Ole Miss football star Jerrell Powe arrested for kidnapping

RIDGELAND (AP) — A former Ole Miss and NFL football player has been arrested in Mississippi on kidnapping charges. Jerrell Powe, 35, remained jailed Monday ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:10 am

Sports

Alabama basketball player charged with capital murder

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Tuscaloosa ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, January 16, 2023 10:06 am

Sports

Auburn hands slumping Bulldogs another SEC loss

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored a season-high 21 points, Wendell Green Jr. added 17 and No. 21 Auburn defeated Mississippi State 69-63 on ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, January 14, 2023 11:15 pm

Sports

Ole Miss hires Alabama’s Pete Golding as defensive coordinator

OXFORD (AP) — Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding is leaving for the same job at rival Ole Miss. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin announced the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, January 14, 2023 5:27 pm

Sports

Bills’ Hamlin communicating, showing ‘remarkable improvement’

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, January 5, 2023 11:10 am

Sports

Jackson State edges Alcorn State with late 3-pointer

LORMAN (AP) — A clutch shot and a heartbreaking miss decided the latest chapter in the men’s basketball rivalry between Jackson State and Alcorn State. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 9:02 am

Sports

Bills player Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing on field; game vs. Bengals postponed

CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, January 2, 2023 9:32 pm

Sports

Mississippi State wins one for The Pirate in bowl game vs. Illinois

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mississippi State swung its sword one last time and won one for The Pirate. Massimo Biscardi made a 27-yard tiebreaking field ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, January 2, 2023 8:23 pm

Sports

Tulane stuns USC, wins Cotton Bowl with fourth-quarter comeback

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alex Bauman knew right away he had scored probably the biggest touchdown in Tulane history, even after the true freshman tight ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, January 2, 2023 6:47 pm

Sports

LSU destroys Purdue with record-setting performance in Citrus Bowl

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — LSU has had plenty of talent come through its receiver room in recent years: Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. Ja’Marr ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, January 2, 2023 6:31 pm

Sports

Saints upset Eagles, but still get eliminated from NFC playoff race

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cameron Jordan waved his arms in ferocious pursuit and went on another QB hunt. One, two, three times New Orleans’ defensive end ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, January 1, 2023 7:21 pm

Sports

Kiffin rips refs, says Texas Tech player spit on one of his players

HOUSTON (AP) — Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin said a Texas Tech player spit on one of his players and possibly used a racial ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:03 am

Sports

Fourth down misfires, turnovers, penalties send Ole Miss to loss in Texas Bowl

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Tech’s first-year coach had a great day. Joey McGuire got a new contract with a hefty raise before leading the Red ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:51 am

Sports

Alabama clips Mississippi State in Top 25 SEC matchup

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mark Sears scored 20 points and No. 8 Alabama pulled away in the second half to beat No. 21 Mississippi State 78-67 ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:14 am

Sports

No. 7 Tennessee tops Ole Miss in SEC basketball opener

OXFORD (AP) — Tennessee was expecting a challenging Southeastern Conference opener, and Ole Miss provided it. Then Santiago Vescovi and Zakai Zeigler delivered for the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 10:44 pm

Sports

Saints overcome frigid cold, Browns to keep playoff hopes alive

CLEVELAND (AP) — Without a roof over their heads, the Saints went outside and handled the frightful weather — and the Browns. They’re still in ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, December 24, 2022 5:26 pm

Sports

Big plays from role-player receivers send Saints past Falcons

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints tight end Juwan Johnson talked about getting “freaky” after making a catch near the goal line. Speedy rookie receiver Rashid ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, December 18, 2022 7:25 pm

Sports

Gore’s record-setting performance carries Southern Miss to bowl victory

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Southern Miss coach Will Hall called Frank Gore Jr. “a special guy” following his performance in the Lending Tree Bowl on ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, December 17, 2022 10:38 pm

Sports

N.C. Central spoils Jackson State’s undefeated season, Deion’s farewell

ATLANTA (AP) — Deion Sanders was sentimental before his final game at Jackson State, and those emotions grew after coming up short in the Celebration ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, December 17, 2022 6:02 pm

Sports

Mississippi State holds off Nicholls State, improves to 11-0

STARKVILLE (AP) — Dashawn Davis made two clutch free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining and Tolu Smith had 15 points and eight rebounds to help ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Saturday, December 17, 2022 6:02 pm

Sports

Report: Mississippi State expected to promote Arnett to head coach

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State is promoting defensive coordinator Zach Arnett to head coach to replace Mike Leach, who died suddenly of a heart condition ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 4:40 pm

Sports

Mississippi State coach Leach in critical condition at UMMC

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach was hospitalized in critical condition Monday, the day after what the university called “a personal ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, December 12, 2022 12:10 pm

News

Avian influenza outbreak on rise in Mississippi

JACKSON — Mississippi wildlife regulators Thursday warned hunters to be on the lookout for sick and dead birds across the state and surrounding states as ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 9, 2022 12:08 pm

Crime

Greenville grain company’s ex-CEO indicted on fraud charges

GREENVILLE — The former leader of a Mississippi grain storage and processing company has been indicted on federal and state charges, more than a year ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 3:47 pm

Pro sports

Saints clinch losing season with last-second loss to Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — The New Orleans Saints were five minutes away from moving within a half-game of NFC South-leading Tampa Bay when the bottom ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 10:00 am

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