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Crusaders Roll Past Brewton Parker in Run-Rule Win

William Carey rolled to an 11–1 run-rule victory over Brewton Parker on Friday night, breaking the game open with a . . .

The Penny Slips Quietly into History

At the end of 2025, without much ceremony and with surprisingly little public fuss, the U.S. Mint struck what is . . .

Southern Miss bullpen once again shines in series deciding 5-4 win over Troy

Southern Miss rallied all weekend, and it was fitting that it needed another one to win the series against a . . .

Phi Theta Kappa to honor PRCC President Adam Breerwood with National Award of Distinction

Many people believe in the transformative power of education, but not all can claim to be living proof. Dr. Adam . . .

Sivley shines, Russo breaks through in Southern Miss 11-5 win over Troy

When doubts were coming in about the Southern Miss lineup, they responded with their best hitting day since the North . . .

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Southern Miss’ offensive struggles continue in 6-5 loss to Troy
By DIMA MIXON
Fri,03/20/26-10:00PM , 1,895 Reads
Christian Ostrander and Southern Miss baseball have a real issue, and at the moment there isn’t much of an answer for it.

The hitting over the last several games has been downright atrocious.
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Mississippi coaching icon Steve Knight retires from William Carey
By DIMA MIXON
Thu,03/19/26-1:56PM , 1,843 Reads
One of the most accomplished and respected figures in Mississippi college athletics is calling it a career.

William Carey head men’s basketball coach Steve Knight announced his retirement following 44 seasons leading the Crusaders, closing the book on a historic tenure.
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Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/20/26-12:00PM , 1,254 Reads 18,059 Statewide
It is the second time this session that a mobile sports betting bill from the House has died in the Senate.

The “Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act,” which passed 100 to 11 in the House of Representatives, has died in the Senate Gaming Committee at the hands of chairman State Senator David Blount (D).
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Hattiesburg City Council oversees code amendments, variances, plans for more improvements
By AMANDA D. LEE
Thu,03/19/26-4:35PM , 886 Reads
The following business was conducted in Monday and Tuesday’s meetings of the Hattiesburg City Council:
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DiBiase found not guilty on all 13 counts for his alleged role in Mississippi’s largest-ever public welfare scandal

The jury deliberated for nearly four hours before handing down the verdict.

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