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Tigers Defeat No. 14 La. Tech, 16-8, in 7 Innings
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU shortstop Zach Arnold and first baseman Tre’ Morgan combined for seven hits and six RBI Tuesday night to lead the Tigers to a 16-8 ...
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Starkville man charged with more than $6 million in COVID-Relief fraud, false statements and money laundering
STARKVILLE, Miss. – A Starkville man was arrested Thursday by FBI Special Agents after being indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges related ...
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Pearl River County community enhancement operation results in arrests and seizures
JACKSON, MS – Multiple arrests have been made following a community enhancement operation focused on crime reduction in Pearl River County. On May 6, 2021, ...
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Two-Time All-America Stingley Jr. to Wear No. 7 in 2021
BATON ROUGE – LSU’s two-time All-America cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. will wear No. 7 for the Tigers in 2021, head coach Ed Orgeron announced on Tuesday. A relatively new ...
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Deputy AD Jeff Mitchell Selected to Participate in TopConnect Leadership Institute
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Jeff Mitchell, Deputy Director of Athletics at Southern Miss, has been selected to participate in the TopConnect Leadership Institute, beginning May 18. TopConnect, formerly ...
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Pearl River President’s first four years secure four year contract extension
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College’s President Dr. Adam Breerwood has dedicated four successful years to serving in his role and has now been extended ...
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Guatemalan Man Sentenced for Unlawful Reentry by an Alien Removed After Conviction of a Felony
Gulfport, Miss. – A Guatemalan national was sentenced yesterday to 16 months in federal prison for unlawful reentry by an alien removed after conviction of ...
by Special to the Item, Thursday, May 13, 2021 9:51 am
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Pearl River cruises past Copiah-Lincoln to earn playoff berth
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River women’s soccer team netted a season-high in goals against Copiah-Lincoln on Tuesday, winning 7-0 to claim a spot in the ...
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No. 11 Pearl River keeps MACCC South Championship hopes alive in win over Copiah-Lincoln
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — On a rain-soaked pitch, the No. 11 Pearl River men’s soccer team earned a win over Copiah-Lincoln on Tuesday, 3-0. The Wildcats will ...
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Today is May 13, 2021
National Leprechaun Day The origins of the leprechaun myth The tricolor flag. A pint of Guinness. Bagpipes. Each of these things are symbols of St. ...