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Lamar defeats Simpson County Academy 29-14 in season opener
MENDENHALL, Miss. (WLBT) - Lamar defeated Simpson County Academy 29-14 Friday night in a MAIS season opener, using a punt block, an interception and a balanced offensive attack to pull away from the Cougars. Lamar takes control early. Lamar’s special teams unit set the tone early, with Briggs Calvert blocking...
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Countdown to Kickoff 2026: Poplarville Hornets
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) — The last two seasons for Poplarville football have been filled with some of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. 2024 saw the team take home the 4A state title by a single point, while the next year saw a crushing six point defeat in the south state championship.
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Pine Belt Blitz: Collins High School
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - 2025 was another down year for Collins football. A 3-7 record, with the glory years feeling farther and farther away. But the Tigers want to get back to that level. And this year, they have a new motto guiding the way. “This year our motto is...
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William Carey University welcomes students back as on-campus living continues to grow
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University welcomed students back to campus Thursday as freshmen and transfer students moved into the residence halls, kicking off a busy weekend of orientation and activities. Move-in day brought an all-hands-on-deck effort, with firefighters and other city leaders helping students and their families unload...
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William Carey University awards honorary doctorate to Hattiesburg community advocate James Moore
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University (WCU) is honoring Hattiesburg community advocate James Moore for his years of work supporting people in recovery and their families. Moore was recently awarded an honorary doctorate of public service from the university, a recognition he says highlights the efforts to change the...
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Person of the Day | Caleb Smith: Jones College Professor’s Pop-Culture Lessons Land Him Humanities Award
Caleb Smith stood illuminated under the stage lights in the Jones College auditorium in Ellisville, Mississippi, on Jan. 28, 2026. Armed with his slides, an enthusiasm for the topic and a captive audience, Smith spoke to the crowd, delivering his lecture on the influences of popular culture. Smith paused occasionally...
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USM historian appears in Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’
Andrew Wiest, a military historian at the University of Southern Mississippi, appears in Netflix’s five-part documentary “The American Experiment,” which chronicles the American Revolution and coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday, the university said. The university said Wiest can be heard reading lines throughout the series,...
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Pine Belt Humanists assembling hygiene kits to support kids as they head back to school
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg organization is doing its part to help children with back-to-school needs, but it’s focusing on personal care products, rather than pencils and paper. Members of Pine Belt Humanists are assembling hygiene kits with items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and other personal care supplies.
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Pine Belt Blitz: Columbia High School
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The 2025 season was one Columbia High School will never forget. The Wildcats went a perfect 15-0 and captured the third state championship in program history. This year is the sequel to that magical run, but with just five starters returning, it features a very different...
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William Carey University kicks off new school year with annual faculty, staff assembly
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University is preparing for the start of a new academic year as students begin returning to campus and the university continues to grow. Faculty and staff gathered at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesburg Tuesday for the university’s annual general assembly. “Our Thomas...
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Pine Belt Blitz: Laurel High School
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Golden Tornadoes are entering the 2026 season looking to build off another South State run. Laurel reached the South State championship for the second time in three years last season, overcoming an 0-6 start to put together a six-game winning streak and make it to the Class 5A final four.
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Prep Football: 24 in 2026 — Poplarville poised for yet another long playoff run
POPLARVILLE — Poplarville has all the pieces in place to make yet another legitimate run towards a Class 4A state football championship this season. In fact, this may just be the most talented and experienced Hornet squad in veteran head coach Jay Beech’s 13-year tenure leading PHS, including the 2024 state championship unit.
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Prep Football: 24 in 2026 — Tomcats look to topple Region 4-5A foes again this year
WIGGINS — The Stone High football team is not only aiming for back-to-back region titles for the first time in almost 35 years, but three league crowns in a five year span also for the first time since the early 1990’s. The Tomcats topped Region 4-5A last season...
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Pine Belt Blitz: Presbyterian Christian School
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - PCS football had a promising season in its first under head coach Richard Chambliss. Now, the Bobcats believe they’re ready to accomplish even more. After transitioning into the MHSAA last season, PCS finished 8-4 and won a playoff game. But inside the program, last year’s...