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No. 2 Pearl River earns statement sweep at No. 18 Gulf Coast

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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.

Kyler King (Picayune) celebrates after hitting a double against rival No. 18 Gulf Coast

The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.

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Four-run eighth inning rally lifts No. 11 Southern Miss over Appalachian State in series opener
By DIMA MIXON
Fri,03/27/26-10:08PM , 1,557 Reads
Ben Higdon and Grayden Harris were sitting in the dugout talking about Harris’ outing and down three runs on the scoreboard in the eighth inning. Higdon told Harris that he just didn’t think the ball was rolling their way, to which Harris replied, “We just need like one big inning, like a four-run eighth.”
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SMITH: Worth the wait
By BEN SMITH
Wed,03/25/26-10:04AM , 1,440 Reads
I’m a pretty confident guy. Anyone who knows me well enough can confirm this. Some may even say I’m arrogant, although I don’t feel that I am. I do, however, believe if I decide to do something and put forth my best effort, I usually end up in a good spot.
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Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/26/26-4:18PM , 1,366 Reads 11,781 Statewide
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.

The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
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Crooked Letter Sports Podcast: Big week in Mississippi college baseball and the Major Leagues
By RICK CLEVELAND AND TYLER CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/26/26-2:20PM , 1,306 Reads 7,996 Statewide
This is a Mississippi baseball fan’s delight, highlighted by a three-game SEC series matching State and Ole Miss at Oxford and Opening Day in the Major Leagues. So much to discuss.
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Historic day leads No. 1 Pearl River softball to sweep of Coahoma

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — It was a history-making, record-breaking day for the No. 1 Pearl River softball program Saturday afternoon as the Wildcats swept Coahoma, 7-0 and 8-0.