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PPCA cheerleaders named Grand Champions times two
The Park Place Christian Academy (PPCA) varsity cheerleaders made school history on September 9 at the MAIS State Cheer Competition, returning home as two-time Grand Champions. Competing in both the Small Non-Tumbling and Small Game Day divisions, the team earned first place in each division, securing two state championships in...
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Jackson State bounces back, Bethune-Cookman DB earns national honor and another SWAC football storyline
Contenders for the Southwestern Athletic Conference title, such as Alabama State and Prairie View, have dropped back‑to‑back conference games. Jackson State refused to suffer the same fate during its homecoming in a 27-17 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday. The previous week, the Tigers fell to Grambling 45-38 on the road.
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Florence Falls to Cleveland Central
Florence High School struggled to generate offense Friday night, falling 25-7 against Cleveland Central in a region matchup. The Eagles faced a difficult challenge against a Cleveland Central team that limited Florence to just one touchdown throughout the contest. Florence was unable to establish enough offensive consistency to keep pace,...
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USA TODAY Sports Network Week 8 HBCU football rankings
Alabama A&M makes a statement to claim the top spot , while Jackson State stays just ahead of the Bulldogs after a bounce-back win. USA Today ranked all 21 Division I HBCU football teams and where they stand in the 2026 season. Here’s a look heading into Week 8. 1. Jackson State (6-1, 3-1) Last week's rankings: No. 2 A strong bounce-back. The Tigers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Florida A&M 27-17, scoring 15 unanswered points in the final quarter. 2. Alabama A&M (6-2, 3-1) Last week's rankings: No. 5 Statement win. The Bulldogs erupted for 61 points in a 61-31 victory over Grambling State, scoring 44 unanswered points after trailing 17-3. That dominant performance earns them a jump up. 3. South Carolina State (5-2) Last week's rankings: No. 4 The Bulldogs were idle this past week. Their 5-2 record and strong nonconference résumé keep them among the top HBCU contenders. 4. Morgan State (5-2) Last week's rankings: No. 3 A setback in Nashville. The Bears lost 25-16 to Tennessee State after being held scoreless in the fourth quarter. They remain in the top five because of their 5-2 start. 5. Grambling State (4-3, 2-2) Last week's rankings:
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Lewisburg Boys Win First-Ever Title, Madison Central Girls Continue Dynasty at Mississippi Class 3 State Meet
SCY (25 yards) It was a historic first for the Lewisburg boys and a baker’s dozen for the Madison Central girls at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3 Swimming Championships. The Lewisburg boys captured their first- ever state championship, outlasting runner-up Oxford by nine points. On the...
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Grove Park Junior Golf Clinic continues mentorship legacy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Grove Park Junior Golf Clinic was held in Jackson and was designed to introduce and develop young golfers. The clinic has been held for more than 30 years at Grove Park, which is one of the first public golf courses that allowed Black families to learn and play. The annual […]
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Richland Earns Impressive Victory Over Mendenhall
Richland High School picked up one of its biggest victories of the season Friday night, defeating Mendenhall 43-35 in a high-scoring region contest. The Rangers entered the matchup facing a Mendenhall team that had established itself as one of the stronger programs in Class 4A. Richland responded with an impressive...
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Jackson State Falls to Alabama State in Four
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Jackson State volleyball delivered a strong offensive performance highlighted by an impressive outing from Kyra Dove, but the Tigers fell to Alabama State in four sets (24-26, 22-25, 25-14, 23-25) on Sunday afternoon at Lockhart Gymnasium. With the result, Jackson State moved to 9-13 overall and 5-4...
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Mississippi News Report — Saturday, Oct 17: Ole Miss Routs Missouri
Saturday brought a statement win in Oxford, new leadership for Mississippi’s public safety agencies, a federal conviction in Corinth, and a frost warning to close the weekend. Here are the day’s biggest stories from the Mississippi News Group network. Ole Miss Throttles No. 13 Missouri 31-3 on Homecoming.
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Pearl Comes Up Short Against Northwest Rankin
Pearl High School suffered a tough road loss Friday night, falling 27-19 against Northwest Rankin in a competitive region matchup. The Pirates faced a difficult challenge against a Northwest Rankin program that entered the contest among the state's ranked teams. Pearl managed to score 19 points and remained within reach...
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McLaurin Suffers Road Loss Against Seminary
McLaurin High School endured a difficult night Friday, falling 63-7 on the road against Seminary in region play. The Tigers struggled to slow down a Seminary offense that produced 63 points throughout the contest. McLaurin managed to find the end zone once but was unable to generate enough offense to...
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FAMU football takeaways from late-game spiral at Jackson State
Florida A&M couldn’t go back-to-back in spoiling homecoming football games . A week after spoiling Alabama State’s , the Rattlers traveled to Jackson State this Saturday, but this time left with a 27-17 loss in the Week 7 Southwestern Athletic Conference showdown. In a close game, JSU (6-1, 3-1 in SWAC) held a 12-10 halftime lead before outscoring the Rattlers (2-5, 1-2 in SWAC) 15-7 in the second half, led by back-to-back fourth quarter touchdowns. Jackson State outgained FAMU 368-327 before a homecoming crowd of 44,173 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. FAMU quarterback Armond Parker went 11-for-27 for 163 passing yards, threw three interceptions, lost a fumble, and added a rushing touchdown. Running back Jamal Hailey contributed 12 carries for 111 rushing yards and a touchdown. JSU quarterback Jared Lockhart went 13-for-24 for 98 yards, threw a touchdown and an interception, and rushed for 53 yards. He battled back issues during the week after leaving last week’s loss at Grambling State at halftime and never returned. A win Saturday for the Rattlers would have made a statement against one of the top teams in Black College Football. FAMU football QB Armond Parker doesn't have his best day The Rattlers received
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Local African American ladies tennis team bid for state championship
A historic, all-African American women’s tennis team representing Jackson made a powerful run at the USTA Tri-Level State Championship in Hattiesburg, showcasing both athletic excellence and deep community bonds. The 16-woman squad, captained by Kay Beasley, advanced through the United States Tennis Association (USTA) recreational league system to compete...