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Tigers' defensive lineman, Steven White, after sacking Cameron Davis on 3rd down.

UWA Tigers edge out a defensive battle with Mississippi College, win 10-7

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Eve Hernandez

The UWA Tigers managed to find a way to defeat Miss. College despite giving up three turnovers.

Sports

The Kemper County Wildcats running out at Northeast Lauderdale Friday Night.

Game of the Week: Kemper County vs. Northeast Lauderdale

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:38 PM CDT

By Eve Hernandez

The Kemper County Wildcats took advantage of an early turnover and never looked back in their 38-21 win over the Northeast Lauderdale Trojans.

Sports

Saints move to 3-2 after their 42-7 victory over Monroe Academy.

Football Friday Tailgate: Patrician Academy handles Monroe Academy

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:22 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

The Patrician Academy Saints entered Friday night's matchup looking to improve their record to 3-2.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has written a response to the Freedom From Religion Foundation regarding...

Ivey: ‘Alabama won’t be intimidated’ by Freedom From Religion Foundation

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Alabama's governor penned a letter to the co-presidents of the Wisconsin-based organization after it sent notices to two universities in recent days complaining that both are violating the Constitution by taking part in prayers or other religious events.

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Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, left, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban share a laugh as...

Gameday Preview: Ole Miss travels to Tuscaloosa for matchup with the Crimson Tide

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

Alabama is favored headed into Saturday Afternoon's matchup.

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Mississippi State running back Jo'Quavious Marks runs for a first down against Arizona during...

Gameday Preview: Bulldogs look to bounce back in matchup with Gamecocks

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

The Bulldogs head to South Carolina looking for their first SEC win.

Sports

Southern Mississippi quarterback Billy Wiles (8) throws against Tulane during an NCAA football...

Gameday Preview: Southern Miss begins Sun Belt play against Arkansas State

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

USM begins Sun Belt play as they take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Sports

EMCC entered Thursday's matchup with Holmes, looking to improve their record to 2-1.

EMCC Lions make statement in win over Holmes

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:15 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

The Lions pick up their second win in a row ahead of next week's big matchup with Mississippi Gulf Coast.

News

Fun and excitement in the air as JSU students gear up for football team’s home opener

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT

By Quentin Smith

The game will be played in Veterans Memorial Stadium and students are pumped up for the big day.

Sports

Baronyi Kengeye scores his 2nd goal of the day vs. Shorter

UWA men’s soccer’s Baronyi Kengeye named USC national player of the week

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT

By Eve Hernandez

Baronyi Kengeye's three goals earned USC's division II national player of the week, in the Tiger's 8-1 win over Shorter.

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Cowboys star CB Trevon Diggs tears ACL in practice. It’s a blow for a defense off to a great start

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys believe cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his right knee in practice Thursday, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.

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Reports: The XFL and USFL looking to merge before 2024 season

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:08 AM CDT

By Jeffery Winborne

Per Axios, the USFL and XFL are “in advance talks to merge,” with hopes to combine into one league before the 2024 season.

Sports

Packers 2-point favorites over the Saints

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT

By Garland Gillen

For more sports betting talk, checkout the Final Bet at 10:35 p.m. on Thursday night

Team Of The Week

Total Pain Care Team of the Week: Neshoba Central Rockets Cross Country Team

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

After an excellent start to their season, the Neshoba Central Rockets Cross Country team is your Total Pain Care Team of the Week!

Sports

Sideline View with Dale McKee

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT

By Lindsey Hall

Dale McKee shares his thoughts on the local and regional sports scene every week

Sports

Lamar girls soccer clinches Division II East for the third straight year

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:32 PM CDT

By Eve Hernandez

The Lamar Raiders girls soccer team clinches Division II East for the third straight season with Monday's win over Starkville Academy.

Sports

Saints open season 2-0 with 20-17 victory at Carolina

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT

By Garland Gillen

Tony Jones, Jr. rushed for two touchdowns in a Saints victory

Sports

Saints trying to achieve first 2-0 start since 2013

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM CDT

By Garland Gillen

Kickoff is 6:15 p.m.

Sports

AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1.

Sports

Kiffin and the Rebels shift focus to Conference play after win over Yellow Jackets

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 4:05 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

Ole Miss finishes their non-conference slate with a 48-23 victory over Georgia Tech.

Sports

What’s next for Mississippi State after lopsided defeat against No. 14 LSU?

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT

By Joseph Doehring and Garrett Busby

The number fourteen-ranked LSU Tigers took a visit to Stark Vegas town, and dominated the game from start to finish.

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Simpson, Williams help No. 10 Alabama shrug off slow start and beat South Florida 17-3

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Simpson came off the bench and led two long touchdown drives, while Roydell Williams paced a productive rushing attack with 129 yards and a TD.

Sports

Career game for Nabers with 13 catches and 239 yards helps No. 14 LSU rout Mississippi State 41-14

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 3:22 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Will Rogers had his worst game as a starting quarterback at Mississippi State.

Sports

Alabama makes a change at QB

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT

By WBRC Staff

Alabama will take on South Florida in Tampa Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 on ABC.

Sports

No. 10 Alabama looks to rebound from loss to Texas when Crimson Tide visits rebuilding South Florida

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 2:25 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The Crimson Tide travel to Tampa Bay for a matchup with the South Florida Bulls on Saturday.

Sports

No. 17 Ole Miss hosts Georgia Tech, trying to avoid becoming latest SEC team to fall

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Georgia Tech would love to gain some redemption after losing to Ole Miss 42-0 last season in Atlanta.

Sports

No. 14 LSU, Mississippi State open SEC play, with Tigers beginning West Division title defense

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT

By The Associated Press

LSU leads the series 77-36-3.

Sports

Game of the Week: Lamar wins “Battle of the Raiders”

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 12:05 AM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

Lamar took care of business on their homecoming night against Jackson Academy.

Sports

Football Friday Tailgate Game: Newton County vs. Union

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT

By Eve Hernandez

The Union Yellowjackets defeat Newton County for the first time in five seasons.

Sports

Ole Miss football player files lawsuit against Lane Kiffin, university

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Oxford on Thursday.

Sports

Sumter County native continues to overcome life’s obstacles

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

Laquinta Hayes turned a cancer diagnosis into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

National

NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers’ injury

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The players union repeated its call for grass fields less than 48 hours after Rodgers’ injury.

Sports

Mississippi State linebacker, Ole Miss kicker earn SEC weekly honors

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT

By Garrett Busby

The two student-athletes played a pivotal role in the Bulldogs and Rebels' Week 2 victories.

National

NFL great Warrick Dunn helps welcome another single mother into new home

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 1:44 PM CDT

By John Eads and Debra Worley

Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn surprised a single mother in Baton Rouge and her daughter with their first house this week.

Team Of The Week

Total Pain Care Team of the Week: Union Yellowjackets Football

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT

By Patrick Talbot

Congratulations to the Union Yellowjackets on being named this week’s Total Pain Care Team of the Week!

National

Report: Colin Kaepernick’s agent contacts Jets about NFL comeback after Aaron Rodgers injury

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT

By Jordan Gartner

An NFL insider says Colin Kaepernick’s agent has contacted the New York Jets about returning to the league.

Sports

Sideline View with Dale McKee

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT

By Lindsey Hall

The veteran sports journalist features the top local and regional stories

National

Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Williams, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills from 2010-14, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, agent Hadley Engelhard said.

National

Aaron Rodgers injures his left Achilles tendon in his first series for the Jets

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:42 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The team believes the injury occurred when Rodgers was sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the leg during Monday night's game.

National

Damar Hamlin won’t play in the Bills’ opener against the Jets

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT

By The Associated Press and JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

He's expected to be limited to mostly special teams roles.

Sports

Alabama’s Saban says ‘the future is now’ for getting issues fixed after loss

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The 10th-ranked Crimson Tide had never lost this early in a season during Saban’s 16-plus year tenure.

Sports

Ryan Tannehill’s tough day helps sink Titans in opening loss to the Saints

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The Saints begin the Derek Carr Era with a 1-point victory over the Titans.

Sports

Bulldogs survive overtime thriller against Arizona

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 8:54 PM CDT

By Eve Hernandez

The Bulldogs hang on in overtime with a 29-yard touchdown pass to defeat Arizona, 31-24.

National

Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual kiss at Women’s World Cup final

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 8:37 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Luis Rubiales announced his resignation Sunday in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Sports

Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 8:08 PM CDT

By The Associated Press and LARRY LAGE

Allegations surfaced in a USA Today report that Mel Tucker sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone call last year.

Sports

After Further Review: Five takes from Saints victory over Titans

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT

By Sean Fazende

Sean Fazende gives his five takes on Saints win over Titans.

National

Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 11:53 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

Coco Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first Grand Slam title at age 19, coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.

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