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Natchez Cathedral's Upton signs with Hinds baseball

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 2:08pm
Natchez Cathedral's Upton signs with Hinds baseball

Thirteen baseball players have signed to play for Hinds Community College for the 2013 season -- including Natchez Cathedral's Caleb Upton.

The Eagles were able to go outside the Hinds district in the early signing period due to the new Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) recruiting rules.

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Wolfpack sign 26 on National Signing Day

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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, 10:41am
Wolfpack sign 26 on National Signing Day

Head Coach Glenn Davis and the Wolfpack signed 26 players, including a number of local players, on National Signing Day.

The group includes eight defensive linemen, five offensive linemen, five defensive backs, three wide receivers, three linebackers, and two running backs... Read More

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Use technology to make health resolutions stick

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Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 7:02pm
Use technology to make health resolutions stick

By Mariah Smith
MSU Computer Applications and Services

If losing weight is at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list, consider using technology to make it easier. Before beginning any new diet, consult with your medical professional or nutritionist.

According to a Mississippi State University Extension Service publication, a good weight-loss diet includes fewer calories than you normally eat, foods that appeal to you, food that is available locally, a variety of foods from the various food groups, your favorite foods on occasion, and foods that you can afford.

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Mississippi casino revenue up in October

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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 11:41am
Mississippi casino revenue up in October

Mississippi's casinos won $182.2 million in October, down 5% from $191.6 million in October 2010.

The 19 river casinos won $93.9 million in October, down 9% from $103.5 million in the year-ago month, according to Mississippi Department of Revenue figures. Winnings at the 11 Mississippi coast casinos totaled $88.2 million, up slightly from $88.1 million the previous October.

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Mississippi JUCO book now on sale in Co-LIn Bookstores

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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 3:35pm
Mississippi JUCO book now on sale in Co-LIn Bookstores

The Mississippi Sports Council’s newest publication “Mississippi JUCOs…The Toughest Football League In America” is now on sale at Copiah-Lincoln Community College Bookstores on all three campuses.

The book is written by X.M. Frascogna, Jr., Mike Frascogna, III and Marty Frascogna. The Frascogna trio has authored several popular books about the fascinating football culture in the Magnolia State, namely, Gridiron Gold, Y’all vs. Us, Bull Cyclone Sullivan and Gridiron Glory... Read More

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Alcorn coach killed in car accident

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Monday, October 17th, 2011, 11:15am

From Alcorn State University Athletics:

LORMAN, MS -  The Alcorn State University Family is deeply saddened by the loss of first year Strength and Conditioning Coach, Thomas "Zeus" Hall. Hall, 40,  was the victim of a fatal car accident early this morning.

Hall was in his first season as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Braves and was responsible for the physical development of Alcorn student-athletes, training all Athletic Pr

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German leads No. 15 Pearl River to 26-5 win over Wolfpack

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Friday, October 7th, 2011, 12:31pm
German leads No. 15 Pearl River to 26-5 win over Wolfpack

POPLARVILLE – All-American quarterback Melvin German passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the No. 15 ranked Pearl River Wildcats to a 26-5 victory over the Co-Lin Wolfpack in a South Division matchup. The Wildcats improve to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the South Division. The Wolfpack drop to 3-3 overall and 1-3 in the division... Read More

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