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Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes

Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation. The University of Mississippi on Monday . . .

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Earlier this month, the country mourned the loss of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson. My generation, as well as . . .

Southern Miss wastes early chances, falls 6-2 to App State

Southern Miss had everything it needed in the first inning, bases loaded, no outs and a chance to seize control . . .

UMMC revenue tumbled after February cyberattack

University of Mississippi Medical Center revenue fell roughly 20% below budget in February, the month a cyberattack struck the hospital . . .

Elijah Jones is a proud Hattiesburg native who enjoys writing. Email him at edjhubtown@aol.com.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Colony Park South facility is seen Monday, May 5, 2025, in Ridgeland, Miss. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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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 , 1,700 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 , 1,489 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 , 1,465 Reads 14,613 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 , 1,333 Reads 9,275 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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Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street.

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Four-run eighth inning rally lifts No. 11 Southern Miss over Appalachian State in series opener

SMITH: Worth the wait

Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes

Crooked Letter Sports Podcast: Big week in Mississippi college baseball and the Major Leagues

Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service

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