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Jackson State

‘The sky is the limit’: Madison Central grad emerging as key receiver for Jackson State football

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Garrett Busby
He tallied a career-high in receiving yards in a game in a contest against Lane College this past Saturday.

Southern Miss

Southern Mississippi head coach Will Hall celebrates his team's touchdown over Mississippi...

Coach Hall calling for offensive consistency ahead of USM’s huge matchup with USF

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Garrett Busby
USM head football Coach Will Hall said it’s time to conquer offensive shortcomings and wants to see his gifted roster reach its full potential.

NFL

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jamie Sheriff II sits on the bench during their week one game...

Terry grad makes NFL debut after long journey

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Patrick Johnstone
Jamie Sheriff II made his debut with the Carolina Panthers in their game against the New Orleans Saints in week one

Basketball

After six years as an assistant, Jeremy Caldwell will lead his alma mater as head coach of the...

Murrah introduces new boys' basketball coach

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Patrick Johnstone
Jeremy Caldwell won a State Championship as a player at Murrah in 2005

Jackson State

TC Taylor to ‘evaluate’ QB position ahead of rivalry game against Southern

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Garrett Busby
The BoomBox classic will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and will stream on ESPN Plus.

Sports

New baseball team coming to Trustmark Park after departure of M-Braves

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Garrett Busby
The M-Braves leave Pearl after nearly two decades in the city.

Sports

Trustmark Park to welcome new team after M Braves move

Trustmark Park to welcome new team after M Braves move

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 9:31 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey and Holly Emery
During the final series of the Mississippi Braves, officials of the park announced that they will be opening voting for an expansion Frontier League team.

Jackson State

Jackson State football out-gained Lane College 434-106 in a 58-7 win Saturday

Jackson State football rolls in home opener

Updated: Sep. 7, 2024 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Tigers out-gained Lane College 434-106 in a 58-7 win

Ole Miss

Jaxson Dart set a new SEC record for consecutive pass completions, completing his first 24...

Jaxson Dart sets SEC consecutive completion record in win over MTSU

Updated: Sep. 7, 2024 at 11:20 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone and Nathan Lee
Dart completed his first 24 passes of the game to set the record

Sports

USM led Southeastern Louisiana, 14-10, at halftime Saturday.

USM picks up, 35-10, football victory over visiting Southeastern Louisiana

Updated: Sep. 7, 2024 at 8:08 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
USM led Southeastern Louisiana, 14-10, at halftime Saturday
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The End Zone

The End Zone: Week 3

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 11:56 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone, Kasie Thomas and Nathan Lee
Week three of high school football is here as teams look to emphasize their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses.

Football

Millsaps football will host the 14th edition of the Riverside Rumble Thursday

Millsaps hosts Belhaven Thursday for Riverside Rumble

Updated: Sep. 4, 2024 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Blazers have won the last three match ups between the two teams

Sports

Mississippi Braves fan Taylor Stringer prepares to watch the opening game of the M-Braves...

M-Braves begin final home series

Updated: Sep. 3, 2024 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The M-Braves have five regular season home games remaining at Trustmark Park

Mississippi State

Bulldogs topple EKU in Lebby's debut at Davis Wade

Bulldogs top EKU in Lebby’s debut

Updated: Sep. 2, 2024 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Patrick Talbot
Jeff Lebby and his Bulldogs get big win over The Colonels on Saturday.

Ole Miss

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and head coach Lane Kiffin talk on the sideline during the...

Ole Miss cruises to 76-0 week one win over Furman

Updated: Sep. 1, 2024 at 2:50 AM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Rebels totals 772 yards of offense in the win

The End Zone

The End Zone: Week Two

Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 11:47 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone, Kasie Thomas and Nathan Lee
Week two of high school football is here as teams set off on their quest to win a championship!

Jackson State

JSU football at ULM

JSU football comes up short against ULM in 2024 opener

Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 12:10 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby and Kasie Thomas
JSU will host Lane College next Saturday at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The End Zone

Patrick Schoolar takes over as the head coach of Pearl football after eight years at Neshoba...

Pearl football prepares for year one under Patrick Schoolar

Updated: Aug. 28, 2024 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
Schoolar spent the last eight seasons at Neshoba Central

SWAC

Alcorn State football opening Cedric Thomas-era against FBS opponent

Updated: Aug. 28, 2024 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Alcorn plays the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Jackson State

What to expect from JSU football’s defense this season

What to expect from JSU football’s defense this season

Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
With Quinn at the helm of the Tigers’ defense, he says he wants to prove to the nation that Jackson State football can compete with the FBS teams.

Southern Miss

Southern Miss football to honor MJ Daniels during 2024 season

Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 7:04 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Daniels was shot and killed in June at the Ivy Row housing complex in Hattiesburg.

The End Zone

Jim Hill football will have more depth heading into 2024

Jim Hill football has added depth heading into 2024

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Tigers have more underclassmen and some former Wingfield players on this year’s roster

The End Zone

Forest Hill hopes to build on the foundation they set in 2023 with a successful 2024

Forest Hill football set to build on foundation laid in 2023

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Patriots added four wins to their 2022 total in Tony Fell’s first year as head coach

Jackson State

Jackson State football

‘Our expectation is to win’: Jackson State football prepare for Week 1 matchup against ULM

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
The season-opener will stream on ESPN Plus at 6 p.m.

Jackson State

TC Taylor announces starting quarterback for Jackson State

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Morgan and the Tigers will hit the road to take on the University of Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Ole Miss

Mississippi defensive tackle JJ Pegues (89) celebrates against Penn State during the second...

Oxford native receives Ole Miss football’s 2024 Chucky Mullins Courage Award

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 8:06 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
He had a career year for the Rebels last season.

News

Members of the Alcorn State University Band march in the Krewe of Proteus Mardi Gras parade in...

Alcorn State’s band to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 7:23 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
This will mark the band’s first parade appearance.

The End Zone

Warren Central enters year 14 with Josh Morgan as head coach. The Vikings look to remain...

Warren Central aims to remain consistent in year 14 under Josh Morgan

Updated: Aug. 25, 2024 at 11:15 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Vikings were 9-3 a season ago and won their region

The End Zone

Provine hopes to make the playoffs for a second-straight season, after making the post-season...

Provine hopes to build on first playoff appearance since 2019

Updated: Aug. 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Rams face Callaway Friday for their first game of the season

Sports

From Mississippi to Australia: Madison Central graduate’s emotional journey to joining professional soccer team

Updated: Aug. 24, 2024 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Kasie Thomas
Ever since Cariel Ellis was 7 years old, she had a soccer ball at her feet and now her lifelong dream of being a professional player is coming true

The End Zone

The Vicksburg Gators prepare for year two  under Vicksburg native Christopher Lacey

Vicksburg football plays with an identity that encapsulates the city

Updated: Aug. 24, 2024 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Gators are led by second year head coach, and Vicksburg native, Christopher Lacey.

Sports

The End Zone: See local high school football scores here

The End Zone: Week One

Updated: Aug. 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Kasie Thomas, Patrick Johnstone and Nathan Lee
High school football is back!

Jackson State

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jackson State DB named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list

Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 7:06 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
He was the lone Tiger to be named to the watch list.

Football

According to the Senior Bowl’s website, the scouting team has been working since last February...

32 Miss. college football players named to 2025 Senior Bowl watchlist

Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Renaldo Hopkins
On Wednesday, Reese’s Senior Bowl released its 2025 watchlist of players who would be potential roster members for the teams that will compete in front of NFL scouts and coaches.

Mississippi State

Mississippi State starting pitcher JT Ginn throws to a Louisville batter during the first...

Brandon native receives first call up to MLB

Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
JT Ginn was promoted to Major League Baseball with the Oakland Athletics, the organization announced.

The End Zone

Madison Central has 32 seniors on this year's roster

Madison Central hopes veteran-led team is key to success in 7A

Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 11:35 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Jaguars have 32 seniors on this year’s roster

Sports

St. Joseph football builds on last year’s knowledge heading into 2nd season of MAIS 6A

Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 11:24 PM CDT
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By Kasie Thomas
The Bruins are bearing down and gearing up for their first opponent on the schedule

Ole Miss

The two teams will meet on the court on Saturday, December 14.

Ole Miss, Southern Miss basketball to return to Mississippi Coast Coliseum for 2024 non-conference matchup

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Cody Heaster
The Rebels and the Golden Eagles will meet in Biloxi for the second straight year, with Ole Miss earning the win in last year’s matchup 89-72.

Southern Miss

Chris Jones

Why a Clinton and Byram native are poised for breakout seasons with Southern Miss football

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 1:59 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
USM participated in its final fall scrimmage on Saturday, with plenty of good moments displayed by all three phases of the team.

NFL

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Natrone Brooks (35) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for...

‘I give glory to God’: Southern Miss alum channeling ‘small man syndrome’ in hopes of securing roster spot with Atlanta Falcons

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Spending most of his rookie year as a member of the practice squad, Brooks is aiming to earn a selection to the final roster.

Sports

Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27), wide receiver Chris Blair (83), and safety DeMarcco...

How a former Alcorn State wide receiver is becoming a go-to target for Atlanta Falcons

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Making the most of this opportunity with the Falcons, Blair looks to former Alcorn State Brave and one-time NFL star with the Packers, Donald Driver for inspiration.

Sports

Lanier football has a new face leading the Bulldogs this season

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 12:05 AM CDT
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By Kasie Thomas
Lanier finished with a 3-8 record last year, but now they are trying to start anew, and former NFL player Tommy Kelly is their new.

Sports

Madison native makes her move to professional soccer

Updated: Aug. 18, 2024 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Kasie Thomas
Cariel Ellis is starting a new soccer journey that begins overseas

Sports

With more than 90 trophies to his name, Charlie Magee has solidified himself as one of the top...

9-year-old Pass Christian golfer finishes top 10 in the world

Updated: Aug. 18, 2024 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Matt DeGregorio and Cody Heaster
For nine-year-old golfer Charlie Magee, he has tasted more success before the age of ten than many who ever picked up a club.

The End Zone

Todd McDaniel is entering his second season coaching Ridgeland football

Ridgeland football using lessons from last year approaching this year

Updated: Aug. 17, 2024 at 9:47 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Titans went 3-7 in the first year under Todd McDaniel

The End Zone

Hartfield Academy football began its season with a 49-7 win over Heritage Academy.

Hartfield, JA, CCA open season with wins Friday

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The first Friday of the high school football season kicked off with week 0 action for MAIS

The End Zone

The MRA football team defeated Parklane Academy 42-20 in the first game of the 2024 season

High school football returns to the Metro

Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
MRA, Parklane Academy, and Canton Academy played their first regular season games Thursday

High School

Jackson Prep soccer coach Jon Marcus Duncan won his 832nd game last week, to break the state...

Jackson Prep soccer coach breaks career win record

Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
Jon Marcus Duncan won his 832nd career game Aug. 7 against Heritage Academy

The End Zone

Velma Jackson prepares for the 2024 season

Velma Jackson looks to avenge last year's State Championship loss

Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone
The Falcons lost the program’s first State Championship game last season

Sports

‘Border Bash’ showcases local golf talent in Tunica

‘Border Bash’ showcases local golf talent in Tunica

Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 5:30 AM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The first-ever “Border Bash” tournament, showcased some of the best high school talent in Memphis and North Mississippi.
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