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Madison Central Softball Falls Short of 4-Peat

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RIDGELAND - The Madison Central Lady Jags needed just one win Saturday to win their fourth consecutive State Championship.  It was a win that never came.  Oak Grove won the decisive Game three of the title series 2-1 in extra innings.  This after blowing out MC by run-rule 13-2 in five innings earlier forcing the winner take all contest. More>>

Taking Advantage of Her Chance

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JACKSON - Shanieka Coleman will represent Mississippi in the Deaflympics this summer in Bulgaria. More>>

Pearl 34, Madison Central 7

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MADISON - Pearl beats Madison Central in this spring scrimmage. Click the video to check out the highlights. More>>

M-Braves Back on Winning Track, Beat Huntsville 6-2

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PEARL - Jose Martinez and Edward Salcedo both launched solo home runs as the Mississippi Braves defeated the Huntsville Stars 6-2 Wednesday night to even the series at two games apiece. The rubber match of the series is scheduled for 7:00 PM Thursday. More>>

Belhaven Softball Falls Short of NAIA World Series

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CLINTON - The Belhaven Lady Blazers pushed top-seed Reinhardt (GA) to the limit.  But despite forcing a decisive winner take all elimination game with a 4-2 victory early Wednesday afternoon, they were unable to keep the Lady Eagles from advancing.  Reinhardt won the second contest of the day 2-1 ending Belhaven's season. More>>

Downtown Baseball Stadium Gets Biloxi's Backing

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The Biloxi City Council has voted 5-2 on a resolution that could lead to the borrowing of $20 million for the construction of an athletic stadium.Councilmen George Lawrence and David Fayard voted against More>>

Belhaven Softball in NAIA Opening Round Finals

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CLINTON - The Belhaven Lady Blazers are two wins away from the NAIA Softball World Series.  Belhaven gets a rematch with top-seed Reinhardt at 1:00pm Wednesday in Clinton.  The Lady Blazers must beat them twice to advance. More>>

Southern Miss Humbles No. 22 Ole Miss 10-3

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HATTIESBURG - A 16-hit parade by the Golden Eagles doomed the Rebels in both teams non-conference regular season finale Tuesday.  USM beat in-state rival Ole Miss for the second time this season. More>>

Clinton Can't Finish Off DeSoto Central

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CLINTON - The Arrows could not hold on to a 4-0 lead in game three of the 6A North Semis, as DeSoto Central came back to win 8-4 in extra innings, ending a great season for Clinton.  The Jaguars move on to the 6A North Finals. More>>

M-Braves 8th Stop in Trio's 10 Stadiums in 10 Days Tour

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PEARL - Cortland, Josh, and Nick are three big time baseball fans from New Orleans that decided to visit ten minor league stadiums in ten days.  Tuesday was day eight of their trip and their stop was Trustmark Park.  However, the M-Braves were shut out by the Huntsville Stars 5-0. More>>

Callaway's Bolden Signs with Jackson State

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JACKSON - TreShawn Bolden played for Wayne Brent at Callaway High School and will play for him again as a collegiate player.  Bolden turned down offers from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Auburn, and Louisiana Tech among others to sign with Jackson State Tuesday. More>>

St. Andrews Rallies Past Southeast Lauderdale

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RIDGELAND - The St. Andrews Saints came from behind to win game one of the 3A South semis 9-6 over Southeast Lauderdale Saturday. More>>

JSU Sweeps Doubleheader with Florida A&M

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JACKSON - The Jackson State Tigers blew out Florida A&M 11-1 in game one Saturday.  JSU completed the sweep by turning back the Rattlers 8-7 in the nightcap. More>>

MHSAA State Track Meet - Day 1

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PEARL - Evan Osborne used the home track advantage to set a new state record in the 110 meter hurdles Saturday.  Classes 1A, 3A, and 5A took part in the first day of competition. More>>

David Sanders Ready to Take Over at Callaway

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FLOWOOD - It is finally official, David Sanders is now the head boys basketball coach at Callaway High School.  He realizes he'll have heavy expectations as he replaces his mentor, now Jackson State head coach Wayne Brent. More>>

Remembering Alyne Payton

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JACKSON - The memorial service for Alyne Payton, the mother of the late Walter Payton, was held Friday at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson as hundreds of family members and friends said their final good bye to a very influential woman.  Payton was buried Saturday in her hometown of Columbia, MS.
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Jackson Prep Wins AAA Div. 1 Championship

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MADISON - Jackson Prep wins the best-of-three series 2 games to none, winning game 2 5-1. It's the 14th state championship for Jackson Prep. More>>

Odell Chooses Alcorn State

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MADISON - Madison St. Joseph guard Denarius Odell signed his National Letter of Intent to Alcorn State Thursday. More>>

St. Andrew's 9, Pass Christian 8

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RIDGELAND - St. Andrew's holds on for a 9-8 win to win the best-of-three series 2 games to 1. The Saints will face Southeast Lauderdale in the next round of the playoffs. More>>

Millsaps Wins SAA Tournament

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JACKSON - The Millsaps baseball team beat Birmingham Southern 5-3 Wednesday afternoon to sweep the best-of-three series. More>>

Walter Payton's Mother Dies at Age 87, Funeral Arrangements Set

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JACKSON - Alyne Payton, the mother of the late NFL Hall of Fame running back and former Jackson State star Walter Payton passed away late Sunday night at age 87. Visitation and Memorial services will be Friday evening at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson. More>>

Millsaps Wins SAA Championship Series Opener

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JACKSON- It took 13 innings but a Jerrod Myers suicide squeeze scored William Chenoweth and gave the Majors a 5-4 win over Birmingham Southern Tuesday.  The victory gives the Majors a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-three SAA championship series.  Game 2 is set for 12:30pm Wednesday. More>>

Madison Central Eliminated by DeSoto Central

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MADISON - The Madison Central Jaguars fell 2-1 in extra innings in a decisive game three to DeSoto Central in the 6A North quarterfinals Tuesday.  MC finishes a great season at 23-5. More>>

Jackson Prep Takes Game 1 of MAIS AAA D1 Title Series

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FLOWOOD - Jackson Prep edged MRA 5-4 in Game 1 of the MAIS AAA Division 1 State Championship series Tuesday night.  The Patriots take a 1-0 lead in the best of 3 series.  Game 2 is Thursday at 7:00pm at MRA. More>>

M-Braves Continue Hot Streak, Shut Out Tennessee 6-0

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PEARL - The Mississippi Braves shutout the Tennessee Smokies Sunday for the second consecutive game, taking the series finale at Trustmark Park 6-0.  The M-Braves took four out of five from Tennessee and have now won 16 of their last 19 games. More>>

Pearl's Season Ends in Playoff loss to Picayune

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PEARL - The Pearl Pirates held Picayune to only one run in game two of their Class 5A South quarterfinal series Sunday.  Unfortunately, it was the only one it needed to defeat Pearl 1-0 and end the Pirates Region 6-5A Championship season.  With the sweep, Picayune moves on to the 5A South semis. More>>

Germantown Moves On to 4A South Semis

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MADISON - The Germantown Mavericks defeated Purvis 4-3 Sunday in extra innings to secure a sweep of their best of three second round playoff series and advance to the 4A South Semifinals.  The Mavs will take on the winner between Greene County and Newton County. More>>

Northwest Rankin Advances to 6A North Semis

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FLOWOOD - The Northwest Rankin Cougars dominated Tupelo in game two Saturday, winning 11-1 in a five-inning run-rule.  NWR advances to the 6A North Semifinals.  John Allen Wall hit a grand slam for the Cougars. More>>

Clinton Pulls Out Game One Triumph Over Olive Branch

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CLINTON - The Clinton Arrows squeezed out a 5-4 Game One victory Saturday over Olive Branch in the Class 6A North Quarterfinals.  Staten Todd, who started the game on the mound delivered a walk-off RBI double to win the game for the Arrows. More>>

Madison Central Drops Series Opener to DeSoto Central

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MADISON - The No. 2-ranked Madison Central Jaguars fell behind in their 6A North Quarterfinal series as DeSoto Central took Game One Saturday 5-2.  DC leads the best-of-three series 1-0. More>>

Ridgeland Run-Rules Center Hill in Game One

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RIDGELAND - The Top-ranked Ridgeland Titans flexed their muscle Saturday disposing of Center Hill 11-1 in five innings to take a 1-0 lead in their best of three Class 5A second-round playoff series. More>>

MRA Back in MAIS State Finals

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MADISON - The MRA Patriots defeated Parklane Academy 10-1 Saturday to sweep their semifinal series and claim a spot in the MAIS AAA DI State Title series.  MRA looks to defend its crown versus Jackson Prep beginning on Tuesday. More>>

Maddogs Ready for Season

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JACKSON - The Mississippi Maddogs are the newest addition to the Magnolia Football League. More>>

Tony Dungy Visits Jackson

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JACKSON - Former NFL coach Tony Dungy was the main speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Wild Game Luncheon at First Baptist Church.


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ESPN, SEC Announce Network for 2014

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ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014. More>>

NCAA Bans Hashtags

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WJTV - The NCAA has banned the use of the '#' symbol on football fields because it may be used as advertising. Mississippi State is believed to be the first school in the nation to employ such a design on the playing surface. More>>

Painful to Watch

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CLINTON - Despite a serious back injury, Clinton's Britton Johnson is helping out the baseball team any way he can. More>>

Jackson Prep 12, Jackson Academy 8

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JACKSON - Jackson Prep wins game one of the best-of-three series in the MAIS AAA Div. 1 playoffs 12-8. More>>

The Faceless Team

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MADISON - Madison Central is one of the best teams in the state and one of the favorites in the Class 6A Playoffs. More>>

M-Braves Sweep Doubleheader, Finish Road Trip 8-2

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Mississippi Braves took both ends of a doubleheader Monday from the Huntsville Stars by scores of 4-1 and 5-0 to take over first place in the Southern League's South Division. More>>

USM's Day Named C-USA Hitter of the Week

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HATTIESBURG - Southern Miss senior centerfielder Dillon Day (Geismar, La.) was named the Conference USA Hitter of the Week Monday after hitting safely in all four games last week, collecting a .667 batting average (10- for-15) with a home run and six RBI. More>>

JSU at Tulane Football Game Date Changed

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JACKSON – The Jackson State at Tulane 2013 football season opener has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29. The game will be played in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. More>>

Mississippi Brilla Adds Three From Belhaven's National Championship Squad

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CLINTON - Mississippi Brilla captured three of Belhaven's players for their 2013 roster. Eduardo Cruz, Victor France, and Tom Gavin have all committed to play for Mississippi this season, and Brilla hopes their winning ways translate to the Premier Development League. More>>

M-Braves Alex Wood Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

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PEARL - Alex Wood was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 22-28. In five starts for the Mississippi Braves this season, Wood is 1-1 with a 0.67 ERA and has not allowed a run in his previous 18.2 innings pitched. More>>

JSU Sweeps Alcorn, Captures SWAC's East Division Title

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JACKSON – The Jackson State Tigers defeated the Alcorn State Braves 5-2, completing the series sweep at Braddy Field Saturday.  With the win the Tigers improved to a 26-18, 19-5 record and clinched the SWAC Eastern Division title. More>>

Patriots Select USM's Collins

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NEW YORK - The New England Patriots selected Jamie Collins 52nd overall. More>>

MSU's Banks, Slay Selected in NFL Draft

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WJTV - Darius Slay was selected by the Lions, Johnthan Banks was selected by the Buccaneers. More>>

Holmes CC Inducts Former Stars

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GOODMAN - Holmes Community College inducted Duane Starks, Roy Oswalt and Walter Jones into the school's hall of fame last night. More>>

MVSU Football Player Killed In Wreck

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The placekicker for the Mississippi Valley State football team was killed in an accident near Itta Bena.    Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Ben Williams says Kevin Monzon of Crystal Springs, died after the More>>

MSU Should Have Several Receiving Options

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STARKVILLE - Coming out of Spring Practice, the Mississippi State Bulldogs don't yet know who their primary pass catchers will be.  However, they like the promising options that senior quarterback Tyler Russell will have to work with. More>>

Banks Ready for Draft

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STARKVILLE - Former Mississippi State defensive back is ready to see himself selected in this week's upcoming NFL Draft. More>>

Ridgeland's McCray Signs with SMCC

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RIDGELAND - Ridgeland's Justin McCray signed with Southwest Mississippi Community College Wednesday morning.

McCray was a three-year starter for the Titans.

 
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Norman Bryant Invitational Imminent

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JACKSON - The 60th edition of the Norman Bryant Invitational starts next week.  The match play tournament is one of the oldest amateur events in the state.
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