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Biloxi Sun Herald

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South MS school district sues sporting-goods giants. Here's what to know

The Hancock County School District filed a federal class-action lawsuit in October against Riddell Sports, Varsity Brands and other major athletic equipment retailers. The suit accuses the companies of running a yearslong price-fixing scheme that inflated costs for K-12 schools across Mississippi and Louisiana. FULL STORY: South MS school district files suit against major sporting-goods companies Here are key takeaways: The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Gulfport and names Riddell, Varsity Brands, BSN Sports, Hibbett Inc., Sports Center and Rex Team Sports. Attorneys describe the group as a “cartel” that coordinated bids from 2010 to 2023. Mississippi law requires school districts to seek bids on equipment and services costing between $5,000 and $75,000. The complaint alleges the companies manipulated that lowest-bidder process. Several sales professionals with Riddell, BSN Sports, Rex Team Sports and other companies have already pleaded guilty to federal charges tied to the bid-rigging scheme. Charles J. LaDuca, firm chairman at Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca, said “every dollar overpaid for a helmet or a uniform is a dollar that didn’t go to students.” His firm is representing the district alongside Mississippi attorney Don Barrett. The district is seeking monetary damages equal to three times the

Hancock County, MS · 2d

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MAC awards two South MS orgs a combined $734,000 for restoration of community arts facilities

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Two South Mississippi organizations will receive funding for restoration projects from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) through the Building Fund for the Arts Grant (BFA). MAC announced Wednesday that the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center were...

Mississippi · 2d
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Whitney Lipscomb announces run for Mississippi secretary of state

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Whitney Lipscomb, a Gulfport native and Ridgeland resident, has become the second Republican to announce plans to run for Mississippi secretary of state. Lipscomb, the general counsel for the Republican Attorneys General Association, said that if elected, she would use her platform to keep the integrity...

Mississippi · 2d
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Bay-Waveland $19 million bond will replace parts of Bay High School

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) — The Bay-Waveland School District plans to replace sections of Bay High School and add career-training programs with a $19 million bond, Superintendent Sandra Reed said. Reed said the project will replace parts of the school that date back to the 1960s. She said...

Bay St Louis, MS · 3d
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Jackson County Didn’t Set Up Enough Voting Machines, Leading to Long Lines on Election Day

Jackson County Election Commissioner Danny Glaskox told the Mississippi Free Press that voters across the county expressed concerns about long poll lines, which was largely due to some precincts lacking enough voting machines to accommodate the large voter turnout. “We just didn’t have enough equipment out there,” Glaskox said. “We’re...

Jackson County, MS · 3d

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Mississippi School District Sues Riddell, Varsity Brands Over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme

• A Mississippi school district alleges Riddell and Varsity Brands engaged in a 13-year bid-rigging scheme. • The alleged scheme inflated prices for sports equipment, uniforms and customized apparel. A Mississippi school district is suing sports equipment and customized athletic apparel companies Riddell and Varsity Brands over an alleged 13-year...

Mississippi · 1d

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Pearl River County alcohol referendums pass, expanding sales in county

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Voters in Pearl River County decided Tuesday to pass two referendums that will expand alcohol sales in the county. The first referendum was the Alcoholic Liquors Referendum: “Whether or not the sale, distribution, and possession of alcoholic liquors shall be permitted in Pearl River County.” As of 10:40 p.m., 10,464 votes (64.5%) were for the referendum, and 5,754 votes (35.5%) were against.

Pearl River County, MS · 4d

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Urban planner questioned on need for city services in Long Beach annexation case

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — An urban planner who helped with the plans in the Long Beach annexation case was cross-examined on the fifth day of the trial. Mike Slaughter, with the Slaughter and Willingham planning firm, was questioned in court by attorney Jerry Mills. Mills represents those opposed to the annexation.

Long Beach, MS · 4d

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CTA bus stop moved to new location at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — A week ago, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) announced that three bus stops near Edgewater Mall would be removed beginning on Nov. 8. Now, CTA says there will be one new stop at the mall. CTA says the new stop and fare zone will be located...

Biloxi, MS · 3d

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Biloxi Planning Commission | Public Hearing | November 19

The Biloxi Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Municipal Building located at 676 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi, to hear the following case:. Case No. 26-061-PC, request for...

Biloxi, MS · 2d

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Picayune combines tree lighting and Christmas on the Rails for Nov. 28 celebration

PICAYUNE — Picayune will combine its annual tree lighting and Christmas on the Rails festival Nov. 28, with free family activities, a veterans monument dedication and a call for vendors, according to announcements from the city and Mayor Jim Luke. Christmas on the Rails runs from 5-9 p.m. along...

Picayune, MS · 3d

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Liveblog: Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate Election Results

Mississippi election workers are counting ballots amid a tight race between Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Follow this liveblog for the latest updates. See results in other races here. Around 3,600 Mail Ballots Outstanding in Mississippi. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says that approximately...

Mississippi · 3d

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Poll issues reported in some Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MSVAF), there have been issues at the polls on November 3, 2026. The group said the Hinds County and Jackson County Circuit Clerk phone lines were down, and several locations in Lamar, Lincoln, Hinds and Jackson counties have had machine malfunctions. They said some […]

Mississippi · 4d

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Nearly 400 veterans attend Gautier High School’s annual Veterans Day breakfast

Nearly 400 veterans attended Gautier High School’s annual Veterans Day breakfast on Wednesday morning.

Gautier, MS · 3d

WLOX

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Jackson County Chamber holds 99th annual breakfast in Pascagoula

Business owners and city leaders packed a room in Pascagoula for the 99th annual Jackson County Chamber Breakfast.

Pascagoula, MS · 3d

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Picayune Skate Park Project approved for additional funding

Significant progress is underway on the Picayune Skate Park Project, a community-led initiative to build a skate park here in Picayune.   Designed by Fifth Pocket Skateparks, this project has […]

Picayune, MS · 4d

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Democratic Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III reacts to Fourth Congressional District Race

The votes are in and Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District has decided who will represent South Mississippi in Washington for the next term. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis has the election night results and reaction from the Democratic Challenger Jeffrey Hulum III. After months of campaigning and a long...

Mississippi · 3d

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Witches Take Flight at Pass Christian’s Inaugural Witches Walk

PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Pass Christian’s Halloween scene was in full broom as witches took to the streets for the city’s first Witches Walk on Saturday, October 31st, brewing up a brand-new tradition with The Pass Market. Inspired by neighboring coastal communities, the inaugural event brought a...

Pass Christian, MS · 4d

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City of Ocean Springs preparing for 48th annual Peter Anderson Festival

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are underway in Downtown Ocean Springs for one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s biggest arts and crafts events. The 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival returns November 7th and 8th. Vendors, artists, and craftsmen will fill the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs,...

Ocean Springs, MS · 4d

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Jackson County to count St. Martin precinct votes Wednesday

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Some Mississippi election results remain incomplete Wednesday morning following Tuesday’s election, with several races still awaiting final vote totals. In Jackson County, officials said votes from the St. Martin precinct have not yet been counted following a technical glitch. The Jackson County Election...

Jackson County, MS · 3d