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Mississippi State MBK guard Josh Hubbard’s high school jersey to be retired at alma mater
Mississippi State senior guard Josh Hubbard is likely to see his number hanging in the rafters at Humphrey Coliseum one day, but will see his former No. 12 high school jersey retired next month. Madison-Ridgeland Academy announced plans for the retirement on Wedneseday, honoring the record-scoring guard who joined the Bulldog ranks after a historic preps career. Hubbard played under head coach Richard Duease at MRA and was a four-star guard and ESPN 100 recruit in the Class of 2023. He finished his career as a record-setting scorer, with his 4,367 career points being the most of any high schoo...
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Leake County Native Makes Alcorn State History with State Poultry Award
Donovan Shoemaker is the first Alcorn State University student to receive a Mississippi Poultry Association scholarship. The senior animal science major from Walnut Grove, Mississippi, earned one of four $4,000 awards the association gives each year to students headed into poultry careers. Winners are picked on academic record, leadership and industry experience.
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Kosciusko’s Braden Ray named to Clarion-Ledger’s list of top returning special teams players for 2026 season, voting open
Kosciusko High School kicker Braden Ray has been named one of Mississippi’s top returning high school special teams players heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger. The newspaper included Ray on its preseason watch list featuring top special teams standouts from both the MHSAA and MAIS across...
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City of Columbus and MUW team up to help city employees improve their skills and education
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus and Mississippi University for Women are teaming up to help city employees improve their skills and education. Mayor Stephen Jones and Interim MUW President Scott Tollison signed a memorandum of understanding today creating a tuition bank. That will allow city employees...
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MSU-Meridian graduates second Master of Science in Nursing cohort
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) – According to an MSU press release, Healthcare in the Magnolia State gains 35 advanced professionals today [Aug. 6] with the graduation of Mississippi State’s second Master of Science in Nursing cohort. The MSN pinning and graduation ceremony at the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus celebrated the...
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HSFT Stop #42: Winona
The DeAngelo Ballard era at Winona High School could hardly have gotten off to a better start. In his first season as head coach, Ballard guided the Tigers to a district championship and within one game of a return trip to the MHSAA State Championship. Now, with an experienced roster returning, the expectations are even higher heading into the 2026 season. Ballard said the foundation established during his first year is something the program is determined to build upon.
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HSFT Stop #41: Mooreville
After going 4-6 in its first season back in Class 4A, Mooreville is entering 2026 with confidence that another step forward is within reach. Head coach Jacob Massey says the Troopers are not using their relatively recent move back into the classification as an excuse. Instead, the focus has been on correcting the mistakes that held the team back a year ago while preparing a young roster for the challenges ahead.
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Columbus woman to be inaugurated as Jackson State University’s 14th president
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Dr. Denise Jones Gregory is set to become the 14th president of Jackson State University, and her family, friends and supporters gathered in her hometown to mark the occasion. More than 300 people attended a celebration at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, raising about...
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Two Tupelo educators earn statewide recognition
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Two Tupelo educators are heading into the new school year with statewide recognition. Aundrea Adams and Sherry McGaughy were honored by the Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) for their outstanding work. Adams received the New Teacher of the Year award, while McGaughy...
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MSU announces spring 2026 graduates
Mississippi State University has announced its spring 2026 graduation list. Meredith Adams received her Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from MSU's College of Business. Ethan Branning received his Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alexis Clair received her Bachelor of Business Administration from...
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HSFT Stop #38: South Pontotoc
It’s a new era at South Pontotoc. After a 1-9 season and another coaching change, the Cougars are hoping some familiarity can help turn things around. Former offensive coordinator Jonathan Beard has been promoted to head coach, giving the program some much-needed stability. “I think it provides some consistency,”...
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McIntosh named MSU Foundation executive director of development
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Sources from an MSU press release say that Alexander W. “Alex” McIntosh has been named executive director of development for the MSU Foundation. He succeeds Jack McCarty, who retired in December 2025 after 15 years in the role. A Mississippi State alumnus, McIntosh joined the...
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‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Bettersworth Auditorium for the first performance of the university’s 2026-27 Lyceum Series. Odom Jr., best known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Hamilton,” will make his MSU Starkville campus appearance […]
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Scholarships continue Hudson’s legacy
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A nonprofit in Louisville that works to maintain the history and heritage of the Louisville Colored High School is honoring a beloved coach through the donation of two scholarships. Coach Harold Hudson was more than just a coach; he was a father figure, a big...