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MIXON: Southern Miss baseball weekly report card – 2026 Round Rock Classic

It’s that time of the week again for the weekly Southern Miss report card, grading Southern Miss baseball’s weekly performances . . .

Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well . . .

Homeschool Days at the Hattiesburg Zoo - Every First Tuesday of the Month – 2026 Programming to Focus on Animal Habitats

What: Homeschool Days at the Hattiesburg Zoo This year’s programming will focus on animal habitats. When: Tuesday, March 3rd (Mountains) . . .

Lady Crusaders Take Home Fifth Straight SSAC Indoor Title

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the fifth straight season, the Lady Crusaders claimed the SSAC Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship . . .

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 . . .

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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 , 1,172 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 , 1,005 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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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 , 537 Reads 9,541 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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Pearl River women take down Southwest, move atop MACCC standings
By GRANT MCLEOD
Tue,02/24/26-11:51AM , 454 Reads
SUMMIT, Miss. — Pearl River women's basketball never trailed Monday night against Southwest, defeating the Bears 71-48 to move to the top of the MACCC standings.
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Abel Thetford (Bossier City, La.; Parkway) celebrates after hitting his first collegiate home run against No. 14 Jones College

No. 2 Pearl River bounces back, blasts No. 14 Jones College 19-3

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team bounced back in a big way after a tough 6-1 loss to No. 25 Gulf Coast earlier in the day, erupting for 19 runs in the nightcap to roll past No. 14 Jones College, 19-3.