Starkville boys basketball coach Greg Carter leaving to become Hattiesburg athletic director
Carter won four state championships in his 19 years at Starkville, going all the way in 2010, 2015, 2019 and 2020.
Starkville athletic director Dr. Cheyenne Trussell to depart after school year, take same position in Meridian
Trussell, who graduated from Meridian High in 1979, worked as executive director of student services and activities for the Hattiesburg Public School District before coming to Starkville in 2017.
Southern Miss women’s basketball falls at home to Middle Tennessee
Shonte Hailes led the way with 21 points for the Golden Eagles (11-7, 3-4 Conference USA).
Southern Miss women’s basketball falls at home to UTEP
The Golden Eagles fell to 9-4 and 1-1 in Conference USA with the setback.
Starkville’s Tyrese Hopkins plays key role as Mississippi edges Alabama in All-Star Classic
With the Mississippi squad up 17-16 in overtime, the Starkville linebacker blocked an extra point to give Mississippi its third straight win in the contest.
Starkville High, West Point each name two to Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game roster
The game will kick off at noon Saturday at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the Southern Miss campus in Hattiesburg.
West Point beats Picayune in MHSAA Class 5A championship game for historic 11th state title
The Green Wave captured their 11th title in school history, matching South Panola for tops among Mississippi high schools
Back on championship stage, Noxubee County faces Jefferson Davis County for MHSAA Class 3A title
A 33-14 victory over Choctaw County catapulted Noxubee County into Friday’s state championship game, where the Tigers will need a similarly excellent performance to beat the Jaguars.
Boban Jacdonmi scores 29 to lead Southern Miss over Delta State in season opener
HATTIESBURG — Boban Jacdonmi had a career-high 29 points as Southern Miss beat Delta State 90-71 on Tuesday night in a season opener.
Abraham throws for three scores to lead Southern Miss over UTEP
Jack Abraham passed for 351 yards and three touchdowns, and Southern Mississippi rolled to a 31-13 victory over UTEP in a Conference USA opener on Saturday.
Small-engine maker moving work from Wisconsin to Mississippi
A maker of small engines is consolidating operations from Wisconsin to Mississippi, with plans to hire 250 people there over the next two years.
Calloway to appeal conviction in Hattiesburg officers’ deaths
The only person to stand trial in the deaths of two Hattiesburg police officers has filed a notice of appeal with the state Supreme Court.
Man pleads guilty; tried to hide evidence in Hattiesburg cop killings
A Mississippi man who was present when two police officers were killed in 2015 has pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution.
Woman convicted of killing 2 officers is denied new trial
A judge has denied a request for a new trial of a Mississippi woman convicted in connection with the slaying of two Hattiesburg police officers.
Slain police officers’ mothers did not hear in-court apology
The mothers of two slain police officers say they did not hear an in-court apology from a woman convicted for helping the alleged killer of their sons.
Miss. woman guilty for role in killing of 2 officers
A Mississippi woman has been convicted for helping a man who was accused of killing two police officers in 2015.
Officials count 1,100 homes damaged by Mississippi tornado
A tornado that tore a 31-mile path across south Mississippi over the weekend killed four people and damaged or destroyed more than 1,100 homes, state officials said Monday, as the governor assured residents that federal funds were being sought to help them recover from the widespread devastation.
4 dead after tornado rips through south Miss.
Four people were killed, roofs were ripped from homes and churches, and trees were torn from the earth early Saturday when a tornado hitting in the dark of night ripped through a region in southern Mississippi, officials said.
Hattiesburg pastor appeals corruption conviction
A Hattiesburg pastor has appealed his conviction for stealing $60,000 in federal housing grants.
Change of venue sought on charges related to police killings
One of several suspects facing charges in connection with the deaths of two Hattiesburg police officers is asking for a change of venue for her trial, citing pretrial publicity.