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Lady Red Devils one step closer to hoisting state title trophy after Game 1 victory over Pine Grove
One step closer, one hurdle away. Until the bottom of the third, and despite having a 1-0 lead, the Lady Red Devils had not found a hit. Everything changed when Bella Jefcoat squeezed out a single to right field, giving Stringer their first hit and setting them up for a six-hit, four-run inning to take a commanding 5-0 lead.
FHU marks a major milestone with historic Topping Out ceremony
In a ceremonial act rich with history and community spirit, Freed-Hardeman University marked a significant construction milestone this week. The final steel beam – signed by students, faculty, staff, local dignitaries and neighbors – was hoisted into place atop the new Jones Family Dining Hall, soon to house a Chick-fil-A restaurant. This beam represents not just the completion of a structure but the strengthening of community bonds and the university’s enduring commitment to growth and service. FHU President David R. Shannon opened the ceremony by thanking God, as the builder of all things, for providing the blessing to celebrate. The dining hall is expected to be completed by November 2024 and will open in January 2025.
Pine Grove baseball beats Biggersville to move on to the State Championship
The Pine Grove Baseball team beat the Biggersville Lions to move on to the State Championship Series in Class 1A. Pine Grove wins tough 1A North Half Series to punch ticket to the State Championship. The Biggersville Lions hosted the Pine Grove Panthers for game three of the North Half...
HPD increases seat belt enforcement during national “Click It or Ticket” mobilization
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, Henderson Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. From May 20 through June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization.
Hopkins returns to lead Kossuth baseball
Kossuth knows precisely what it’s getting in Trave Hopkins, and vice versa. He coached the Aggies to the Class 3A baseball championship in 2014. Now Hopkins is back, having received school board approval Monday to once again lead the Kossuth program.
Pine Grove softball falls in game one of 1A championship series
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WTVA) — Stringer softball beat Pine Grove 8-1 in the first game of the 1A state championship series. The series is best-of-three. The second game is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. The University of Southern Mississippi is hosting the championship games in Hattiesburg. Open this link...
Lafayette softball season comes to a close
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores softball team dropped a hard-fought game to Corinth 11-9 in extra innings on Friday in the 5A North Half Championship game. Lafayette’s (25-11) starter Sydney Cregar took the circle against Corinth and didn’t allow a run through the second inning. Corinth (22-6) got on the scoreboard first […] The post Lafayette softball season comes to a close appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Senatobia mother says two teen daughters wrongfully arrested by police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Senatobia mother is demanding justice after she says her two daughters were wrongfully arrested and taken to juvenile lock-up. On Wednesday, Shanecia Miller was standing outside the Tate County Courthouse holding a purse and school backpack belonging to her daughters, 13-year-old A’laysha and 14-year-old Aniyah. Both girls were sent to a […]
Boys & Girls Club in Tippah County to move to new location
RIPLEY, Miss. (WTVA) – The Tippah County Boys & Girls Club will move into a new building soon. The Tippah County Board of Supervisors last year approved the sale of the former National Guard Armory building located on Line Street for the Ripley location. The Peoples Bank of Ripley...
Officials let Tennessee man accused in fatal prison stabbing walk out. He's still missing
A group of prisoners stabbed Charles Gordon seven times on Nov. 20, 2022. After they thrust a contraband knife 8 inches into his chest, blood filled Gordon’s chest cavity, causing his lung to collapse. He was taken to a hospital 12 miles away, and he was dead within the hour. Authorities chose to prosecute...
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