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All-Stars

Franklin County finishes strong in DYB state tournament

MENDENHALL – The Franklin County 9-year-olds finished third overall in the State Tournament as they won three games and lost two. Kosciusko won the tournament, ... Read more

by James Covington, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:50 am

All-Stars

Franklin County advances to the state tournament

BUDE – The Franklin County 9-year-old All-Stars, which is coached by James King, Jr., Josh Matthews and James King Sr., are headed to the State ... Read more

by James Covington, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:10 am

Baseball

District 7 baseball team announced

WESSON – A field of 74 players tried out Wednesday for the District 7 State Games baseball team, in hopes becoming one of the rising ... Read more

by James Covington, Thursday, June 4, 2015 10:50 am

Alcorn State University

Peavey receives SWAC First Team honors

Scottie Peavey ended his college baseball career with honors, as he was named First Team All Conference by SWAC coaches. Peavey batted .350 this season ... Read more

by James Covington, Sunday, May 31, 2015 5:00 am

Brookhaven

Local athletes show off talents in Miss-Lou Combine

Kentwood senior Shyheim Carter entered the building with all eyes on him, while McComb sophomore Gykeithen McCray left the building with a life-changing performance. The ... Read more

by James Covington, Thursday, May 28, 2015 11:30 am

Alcorn State University

Peavey lifts Braves over Grambling State

Scottie Peavey had a career night Tuesday as he went 5-for-5 with two home runs in a 15-4 win over Grambling State University. Peavey, an ... Read more

by James Covington, Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:30 am

Alcorn State University

Peavey sets SWAC record

LORMAN – Scottie Peavey set a SWAC record over the weekend by hitting a home run in five straight games. The Ole Brook product now ... Read more

by James Covington, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:20 am

Franklin County

SE Lauderdale defeats Franklin County

BUDE – The Southeast Lauderdale Tigers came into “The Swamp” Thursday night knowing they just needed one game to win the series. The Tigers provided ... Read more

by James Covington, Sunday, May 3, 2015 4:30 am

Franklin County

Philadelphia ends Lady Bulldogs season

PHILADELPHIA – Marsha Hunt’s big game helped Philadelphia end Franklin County’s softball season with a 14-2 win Thursday night. Philadelphia conquered the series with a ... Read more

by James Covington, Sunday, May 3, 2015 1:30 am

Alcorn State University

Alcorn Braves fall to LSU

BATON ROUGE – Scottie Peavey hit his fourth straight home run in the last four games Tuesday night with a powerful opposite field blast against ... Read more