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C.J. Johnson Named Head Football Coach at Holmes Community College

Holmes Community College did not have to look far to find its next head football coach. The college announced that assistant head coach and defensive coordinator C.J. Johnson has been promoted to head coach of the Bulldogs, succeeding Marcus Wood following his retirement. Johnson, a Philadelphia native, has spent the...

Mississippi · 2d

Mississippi Sports Group

Southern Miss set to host Jackson State in Hattiesburg

Southern Miss is scheduled to face Jackson State on Wednesday at Reed Green Coliseum in a matchup between the in-state programs. The game is listed as a 7 p.m. CT tipoff and will be the Golden Eagles’ Military Appreciation Game.

Jackson, MS · 1d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Jackson State bowling earns two ranked wins at Bulldog Classic

Jackson State beat No. 17 Tulane and No. 21 Valparaiso during Saturday’s competition at the Bulldog Classic. The Tigers finished qualifying 11th in the 16-team field and were scheduled to meet UAB in Sunday’s championship round.

Jackson, MS · 3d

Ball Exclusives

Mississippi U for Women Owls at Jackson State Lady Tigers: Monday Preview

The Mississippi U for Women Owls and the Jackson State Lady Tigers meet on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The post Mississippi U for Women Owls at Jackson State Lady Tigers: Monday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Jackson, MS · 2d

kicks96news.com

Playoff Central: Leake Academy Hits Road for Championship Rematch; MHSAA Postseason Advances

MAIS Class 3A (Div. I – Second Round): Leake Academy Rebels. Matchup: Leake Academy Rebels (9-3) at Tri-County Academy (10-1) The Leake Academy Rebels hit the road for a massive second-round clash at Tri-County Academy. This high-stakes matchup serves as a direct rematch of last year’s 3A State Championship game, where Leake Academy dramatically captured the state title on a last-second field goal, making this one of the most anticipated postseason showdowns in Mississippi.

Neshoba County, MS · 3d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Hinds Falls to Northwest 33-29 in MACCC Championship

Hinds scored 22 points in the fourth quarter and briefly took the lead, but Northwest Mississippi answered with a late touchdown to win the MACCC title. The Eagles finished 7-4, their most victories since 2021.

Senatobia, MS · 4d

Ball Exclusives

Bulldogs Beat Tigers 98-57 as Hubbard Scores 14

The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the Jackson State Tigers 98-57 at Humphrey Coliseum. The post Bulldogs Beat Tigers 98-57 as Hubbard Scores 14 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Jackson, MS · 2d

alcornnewsms.com

Corinth, Kossuth, Baldwyn, Booneville Win Playoff Openers

Four area teams won their opening games of the Mississippi high school football playoffs on Friday night, Nov. 6, led by a 42-0 shutout from Corinth. Kossuth, Baldwyn, and Booneville also advanced to the second round, while five other teams from Alcorn, Tishomingo, and Prentiss counties saw their seasons end on the road.

Kossuth, MS · 4d

breezynews.com

High School Football Playoff Central: Whippets and Tigers advance to Round 2; Trojans, Stars prep for semifinals

The opening round of the high school football playoffs delivered statement wins, program milestones, and hard-fought battles across Central Mississippi—and now the stakes get even higher. As the region moves into round two of the MHSAA and deep into MAIS postseason play, Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Holmes county squads are lacing up for a massive slate of road trips and home-turf defenses.

Mississippi · 4d

takingthekids.com

These 6 Mississippi Mini Golf Courses Fill A Whole Afternoon

We only stopped for a quick round of putt-putt, and somehow the sun was setting when we finally left. Mini golf in Mississippi has a sneaky way of stretching a short break into a full afternoon of laughs. Many courses here pair their holes with arcades, go-karts, snacks, and wild...

Mississippi · 4d

Mississippi Sports Group

LaGrange pulls away from Belhaven in Blazers’ home finale

LaGrange scored two touchdowns less than two minutes apart in the third quarter to open a 24-6 lead and beat Belhaven 31-15. John Ross Craven recorded a career-high 14 tackles and an interception for the Blazers.

kicks96news.com

Philadelphia native C.J. Johnson Named Head Football Coach at Holmes Community College

Philadelphia, MS · 2d

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Hornets Bounce Back From Close First Set, Win Final Three Over Jackson State for Mississippi Sweep

JACKSON, Miss. – The Alabama State University women's volleyball team took to the road one final time on Sunday afternoon, bouncing back from a first-set defeat by claiming the next three sets and picking up a 3-1 victory over the Jackson State Tigers inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) battle.

Jackson, MS · 3d

The Clarion Ledger

MHSAA football playoffs 2026. See pairings for Class 1A-7A

The 2026 Mississippi high school football playoffs for public schools are underway. The MHSAA has released second-round playoff brackets for Class 1A-4A that continues on Nov. 13. The Class 5A-7A playoffs start that same night. Game times are 7 p.m. The MHSAA state championships are scheduled for Dec. 3-5 at Mississippi State's Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. Class 1A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North West Tallahatchie at Tupelo Christian Prep French Camp Academy at Calhoun City Okolona at Potts Camp Vardaman at Leflore County More: Meridian rises, Petal falls in latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings South Stringer/Shaw winner at Ethel South Delta at Bogue Chitto Noxapater vs. Simmons/Richton winner Nanih Waiya at Lumberton Class 2A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North East Webster at Baldwyn Eupora at Charleston North Side at Myrtle Hamilton at Kemper County South Perry Central at Scott Central Mize at Wesson Amite County at Heidelberg Loyd Star at East Marion Class 3A Second Round Friday, Nov. 13 North Noxubee County at Booneville Independence/Choctaw County winner at Edwards Aberdeen at O’Bannon Kossuth at Winona South Presbyterian Christian at SE Lauderdale Magee at Hazlehurst Quitman at Seminary Jefferson Davis County at Franklin County Class

Mississippi · 5d

tippahnews.com

Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Nov 8: Georgia Routs Ole Miss

No. 2 Georgia rolled into Oxford on Saturday night and handed No. 10 Ole Miss a 42-7 loss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, while Northwest won its third straight MACCC football championship and DeSoto County took center stage in the still-undecided U.S. Senate race. Here is your Mississippi News Report for Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Oxford, MS · 3d

WLBT

Mississippi Orioles host second annual fall festival at Smith-Wills Stadium

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Orioles hosted their second annual fall festival Saturday at Smith-Wills Stadium. Team members and the community gathered at the stadium in Jackson for the free event. Participants bought from vendors, took part in activities such as bounce houses and sports games and enjoyed some food.

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Jackson State Takes Down Alabama A&M in Four Sets

JACKSON, Miss. – Behind a balanced offensive attack and a dominant performance at the net, the Jackson State University volleyball team secured a 3-1 (31-29, 21-25, 25-17, 25-20) victory over Alabama A&M on Friday night inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Tigers improved to 13-13...

Jackson, MS · 5d

WLOX

PREVIEW: Friday Night Football Showdown, Week 11

While playoffs begin for some teams in South Mississippi, others are making one final push. Matt Degregorio explains more.

Mississippi · 6d

Mississippi Sports Group

Jackson State opens Bulldog Classic with two wins

Jackson State beat Texas Southern and Alabama A&M in Baker play Friday at the Bulldog Classic. The Tigers went 2-3 on the opening day and ranked 13th in the standings.

Mississippi Sports Group

Scores from last Night: Jackson Prep reaches MAIS final; Eupora ousts Bruce

Jackson Prep earned a place in the MAIS Class 4A Division I final Friday, November 6, defeating Jackson Academy 42-21.