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Pearl River women take down Southwest, move atop MACCC standings

SUMMIT, Miss. — Pearl River women's basketball never trailed Monday night against Southwest, defeating the Bears 71-48 to move to . . .

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Jail Docket for the week of February 26, 2026

Hattiesburg Police: Ronnie Jermaine Barrett- probation violation, domestic violence (simple assault) Demarrio Dontion Bass- possession of a controlled substance (less . . .

No. 12 Southern Miss run-rules Alabama 14-4, adding to early season momentum

Southern Miss blasted two grand slams and run-ruled Alabama 14-4 in eight innings Tuesday night at Pete Taylor Park. “Man . . .

Why print ads still matter

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Southern Miss baseball sends a message to the nation, sweeps the 2026 Round Rock Tournament.
By DIMA MIXON
Sun,02/22/26-10:01PM , 1,254 Reads
ROUND ROCK, Texas — No. 20 Southern Miss baseball capped a resounding weekend at the 2026 Round Rock Classic, sweeping all three games — including a dramatic walk-off over Purdue, a statement victory against No. 11 Oregon State and a final slugfest 5-1 win over Baylor.
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MIXON: Southern Miss baseball weekly report card – 2026 Round Rock Classic
By DIMA MIXON
Mon,02/23/26-4:15PM , 1,197 Reads
It’s that time of the week again for the weekly Southern Miss report card, grading Southern Miss baseball’s weekly performances every Monday.

This week, I am grading the Southeastern Louisiana game and the Golden Eagles’ sweep of thw 2026 Round Rock Classic in Round Rock, Texas.
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It’s early, yes, but Mississippi’s college baseball teams have started fast
By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:16PM , 612 Reads 22,860 Statewide
Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:

Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day
By CALVIN STEVENS
Sun,02/22/26-7:34PM , 612 Reads 18,710 Statewide
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
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House sends Mobile Sports Wagering Act to Senate

Revenues from mobile sports betting are projected near $100 million per year should Mississippi lawmakers pass the legislation. The House wants $50 million of that to go to support PERS.

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