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School grades revealed, recalled | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Just one school district in Pike, Amite and Walthall counties saw improvements over the past year, while others either dropped a letter grade or remained ...

McComb inducts 6 into hall | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

An eye doctor, Grammy-nominated blues musician and former basketball coach were among those inducted into McComb High School's Hall of Fame during a ...

Peterson takes reins of McComb hoops | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School's search for a boys basketball coach recently ended with Karshae Peterson taking the reins of the storied program.

Brown takes over McComb football | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

A familiar face to some in Pike County is the next head football coach at McComb High School.

New administration takes office, opens new era in McComb  McComb Enterprise Journal

A packed audience in McComb's State Theater fanned themselves with programs on a sweltering afternoon Saturday as they witnessed the new city board take ...

No kids allowed at 'adult prom' | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

It's prom season and no teenagers are allowed. The second adult prom will be held 7 p.m. to midnight Nov. 24 at the McComb Mill on 529 South Broadway.

Pride in Pike | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

A former McComb mayor, McComb Coca-Cola United and owners of The Caboose restaurant received top awards from the Pike County Chamber of Commerce ...

State releases accountability report for public school districts  McComb Enterprise Journal

The Mississippi Department of Education released A-F letter grades for public school district's today, reflecting students' performance on standardized tests ...

Martha Bonds Brittan  McComb Enterprise Journal

Martha Rose Bonds Brittan, 52, passed away Nov. 13, 2018, at her residence. Viewing services will be 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jackson Memorial Funeral Home in ...

Eagles pull out narrow 56-53 win over Tigers | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

Like most South Pike/McComb basketball games, Friday's game came down to the last possession.

Principal blasts absences | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Probably no one wants Denman Junior High School to get rid of its F rating more than principal James Brown.

Taylor, Brewer vie for circuit bench | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Two men with years of court experience will compete Tuesday for the position of circuit court judge in Pike, Lincoln and Walthall counties.

McComb schools to hold Hall of Fame induction  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School will hold its Hall of Fame induction ceremony at McComb Mill on South Broadway on Thursday with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by ...

La'Porsha shoots video | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

First thing's first: No, La'Porsha Renae didn't go to South Pike High School.

McComb's Felder, Smith sign with Division I programs  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb's Destiny Smith and Shayla Felder recently signed Division I scholarships to continue athletic careers — just not in the same sport or at the same ...

McComb man was among first on scene to respond to Jonestown massacre  McComb Enterprise Journal

On Nov. 19, 1978, David Netterville was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Panama when he got orders to ship out to an undisclosed location. Netterville and ...

This Mississippi plantation was 'not normal,' says a slave descendant  Jackson Clarion Ledger

JEFFERSON COUNTY — When James Belton first set foot on the dirt of Prospect Hill, a plantation during the 1800s, “it sent chills over my body — like I was ...

Brave Times at Burglund High  Jackson Free Press

This story begins after the murder of Herbert Lee in nearby Amite County for his civil-rights activity, which along with the recent appearance of the Freedom ...

McComb coach benched | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School saw its second major coaching change of the year on Wednesday as Malcolm Jones was relieved of his duties as head football coach ...

SMCC gets ready for homecoming | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Southwest Mississippi Community College will honor its 2017 Alumnus of the Year, along with two Sports Hall of Fame inductees and its Foundation Hall of ...

McComb homecoming queen | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Maneka Marsalis was crowned McComb's homecoming queen Friday night at the Tigers' game against Florence. She was escorted by Jamiah Andrews, left.

A different style | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

New McComb head boys basketball coach Leon Harris has experience at the AAU, high school and college level, and he hopes to use it to build on the success ...

McComb dominates Raymond 38-0 | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School took on Raymond for homecoming Friday night.

McComb Educators: Where Have all the Black Boys Gone?  Jackson Free Press

It's not yet known how many of the black males who entered McComb High School four years ago will cross the stage at graduation and pick up diplomas this ...

Meet the Tigers | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School introduced the community to the members of its football, volleyball and cheerleading squads, as well as the high school band Meet the ...

MHS takes 55-6 homecoming win over South Pike | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

For homecoming 2013, the McComb Tigers dressed to impress with the unveiling of new uniforms.

Landrews learned a lot during redshirt year | Sports  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

STARKVILLE – Playing football at the Division I level didn't seem to be in the cards for Jaquarius Landrews back when he was a lightly-recruited, two-way ...

A tale of racial healing in McComb  Jackson Clarion Ledger

Our celebration was shot to pieces when Rotary and state Babe Ruth organization leaders told us that was it, that we couldn't play beyond the state tournament ...

Spinks takes over McComb baseball program | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

New McComb High School head baseball coach Dominic Spinks took his position this week and has plans to move the program forward at all levels.

Boys & Club honors former members | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Coming from disadvantaged, often broken and impoverished households, five former members of the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Mississippi who defied the ...

Five inducted into MHS Hall of Fame | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School held a banquet Thursday night to induct its 2014 Hall of Fame. Inductees are, from left, Patrick Henry Johnson, Dr. Jarrold Harrell, Lorraine ...

MHS volleyball under way with new coaching staff  McComb Enterprise Journal

Pictured are, from left, front row, are manager Justice Brown, assistant coach Geralyn Putman and manager Kimori East; middle row are junior high players ...

Have lessons about Mississippi’s violent past become optional?  The Hechinger Report

McCOMB, Miss.—It wasn't until his senior year of high school that Zachary Schilling learned of the racist violence that had transpired in his south Mississippi city ...

Governor Phil Bryant proclaims October College Application Month  Southern Miss Now

Governor Phil Bryant recently proclaimed October College Application Month in Mississippi, recognizing that the college application process may be a barrier to ...

Tornado terror: Locals recall 1975 killer twister | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

Forty years and one day ago today, a killer tornado ripped through McComb, killing four people in the city before spinning off to rural Lincoln County and taking ...

Jackson Prep legend William 'Buddy' Crosby dies at age 78  Jackson Clarion Ledger

Former Jackson Prep football coach and athletic director Buddy Crosby died on Tuesday.

Freedom School starts Monday | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

The McComb School District will kick-off the Children's Defense Fund Freedom School at Higgins Middle School on Monday.

The making of Marion Barry, Part 1: A DC mayor's activist beginnings in the South  WTOP

The first part of WTOP's three-part series “The making of Marion Barry” looks at how the future mayor got his start in the civil rights movement before coming to ...

Former Tiger Luckett prepping for NFL Draft | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

Cavellis Luckett, a 2012 McComb High School graduate, graduated from Middle Tennessee University in Murfreesboro Dec. 12 after a four-year college football ...

Book on McComb family back in print  Jackson Clarion Ledger

Hodding Carter II's book, "So the Heffners Left McComb," was published one year after the family was exiled from their hometown for attempting to mediate the ...

Mother, daughter work to reach dreams on ice  McComb Enterprise Journal

A former McComb resident is trying to bring a small-town feel to her daughter's demanding life in figure skating.

Bulldog Redshirts To Watch  247Sports

Mississippi State fans should be impressed by the potential of the redshirt reinforcements on the way to Davis Wade Stadium this fall.

Facebook can redeem itself from its ugly, political rancor, but it will require change  Jackson Clarion Ledger

Facebook has at least one noble purpose that hits home for me.

Smith commits to play for USM | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb senior Destiny Smith has taken advantage of an opportunity to accomplish a dream.

Ruth Daniel Reeves - Daily Leader  Dailyleader

Funeral services for Ruth Daniel Reeves, of Bogue Chitto, are today, Jan. 23, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Montgomery Baptist Church in Summit, with burial at the church ...

Roadrunners headed to national meet | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

Success continues to build for the Southwest Mississippi Roadrunners sanctioned USA track and field club based in Pike County.

Tigers' 'D' faces tough test | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

One figures McComb High School's defensive coaches circled Friday's football game at Purvis in bright red ink months ago.

Parklane inducts 3 into Hall of Fame | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

Parklane Academy inducted three people into its Hall of Fame Class of 2015.

Cramming for Common Core  Jackson Free Press

This fall, McComb's teachers began the mammoth task of preparing students for new tests based on the Common Core State Standards adopted by more than ...

McComb hangs on to beat Poplarville 57-55 | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

The McComb High School boys basketball team is one step closer to a third straight 4A State Championship as it squeaked by with a 57-55 playoff win against ...

Gold medalist Bowie to be at track clinic Nov. 26  McComb Enterprise Journal

CENTREVILLE — Tori Bowie, an Olympic gold medal winner in track, a Sand Hill native and Southern Miss graduate, will be at the Southwest Mississippi ...

HottyToddy Hometown: McComb, Mississippi  HottyToddy.com

After graduating from Ole Miss, my first job out of college was for a small town community newspaper, The Enterprise-Journal, in McComb, Mississippi. About an ...

McComb unbeaten in district | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

Thanks to a quick start, the McComb High School boys basketball team jumped out to a 10-point lead a little more than three minutes into the game at home ...

East St. John baseball coach Matt White accepts same position at McComb (Miss.)  NOLA.com

Former East St. John and Riverside baseball coach Matt White has accepted the same position at McComb High School in McComb, Mississippi. (Staff photo).

McComb's big test | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High head football coach Malcolm Jones said there is a reason to his madness for opening the 2013 prep football season against a pair of 6A schools.

Retiring Pike Co. sheriff reflects on career  Jackson Clarion Ledger

MCCOMB, Miss. - Pike County Sheriff Mark Shepherd is looking forward to his retirement, which is just around the corner following his 35-year career in law ...

Prep baseball roundups: Newton County blows out McComb in 4A playoff opener  Meridian Star

DECATUR — Newton County High School wasted no time asserting its dominance in the opening round of the playoffs as the Cougars rolled past the McComb ...

Freedom Summer: 50 years later  Jackson Clarion Ledger

Fifty years ago, "Freedom Summer" organizers set out to change Mississippi. They wound up changing the nation, too.

Dyson's toy drive helps local kids | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

Jarrod Dyson said he knew about hard times growing up in the housing project across the street from his home church at Flowery Mount Missionary Baptist.

McComb's Woodall named to all-star classic | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb quarterback Alex Woodall throws a pass during the McComb High School homecoming football game against South Pike High School Oct. 4.

First time in history | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

Athletes from the McComb track team were awarded medals at Tuesday's school board meeting. Pictured are from left Cruz Magee, Chardonay Williams, ...

McComb wins another heart-stopper, 25-21 | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

Maybe McComb High School football should come with a warning:

'American Idol' star draws thousands with free concert  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb gave a hero's welcome to La'Porsha Renae Saturday, as the “American Idol” frontrunner showed off her hometown to national network television ...

QB's 3 TDs lead McComb to win | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

VICKSBURG — McComb High School first-year starting quarterback sophomore Venchenza McCray rushed for three touchdowns in the 2014 football season ...

MHS comeback falls short against Panthers | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

Two interceptions and 14 penalties proved costly for the McComb High School football team Friday night as the Tigers dropped their first game of the season at ...

Region showdown | Sports  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb High School boasts senior quarterback Alex Woodall.

Players of the Week: Clutch performances | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

The McComb High School boys basketball team won back-to-back state championships, but this season, both the boys and girls teams are playing at a high ...

Lessons from Freedom Summer Archives  The Hechinger Report

As the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer approaches, The Hechinger Report will look back at the violence surrounding the 1964 campaign to register blacks ...

30 players to watch in MS for 2014  For Whom the Cowbell Tolls

Here is a personal list of Mississippi's 12 best players for the class of 2014, plus 18 players to watch for.

In it to win it: La'Porsha Renae eyes 'Idol' title  McComb Enterprise Journal

When area residents tune in Wednesday night for “American Idol” they'll have the opportunity to root for a hometown performer.

Fond memories | Sports | enterprise-journal.com  McComb Enterprise Journal

As the Pike County 10-year-old American League Dixie Youth Baseball all-stars prepare for the World Series to begin Saturday in Laurel, the team reflected on ...

Amite County hangs on to win at N. Pike  McComb Enterprise Journal

The Amite County High School boys basketball team led by as many as 12 points in the second half at North Pike Tuesday night, but they still had to withstand.

Rushing new principal at Mamie Martin - Daily Leader  Dailyleader

Rushing is replacing Rob McCreary, who will be federal programs coordinator. Rushing, a McComb native, brings many years of experience to the school.

Police looking for runaway girl, 14 | News  McComb Enterprise Journal

McComb police are looking for 14-year-old Yanaedys Cuevas, who hasn't been seen since she ran away from home on Nov. 28.

Mississippi American Idol Contestants Make Top 4, Coming Home for Concert  HottyToddy.com

La'Porsha Renae, McComb native, and Trent Harmon, Amory native, moved into the top 4 on American Idol last night, and are coming home to Mississippi this ...

UPDATED: Complete list of athletes honored at Best of MS Preps  Jackson Clarion Ledger

On Thursday, May 28 - The Clarion-Ledger will honor more than 1,500 student athletes in 22 sports at the Best of MS Preps banquet. It's going to be a great night ...

Navy Petty Officer Wallace finds 'best friend' as Master-at-Arms  McComb Enterprise Journal

Like many military members, McComb native Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Wallace often speaks in acronyms.

'Most difficult decision': Hicks says he'll miss Quitman  Meridian Star

As a member of MBA Hoops, an AAU basketball team based out of Jackson, Quitman High School standout forward Darius Hicks began to attract the attention of ...

James Brown movie: Local makes splash on the big screen - Daily Leader  Dailyleader

One of Lincoln County's Sheriff's Department investigators recently had the opportunity to make an appearance on the big screen. Master Sgt. Damian Gatlin ...

La'Porsha talks life after 'Idol'  Jackson Clarion Ledger

McComb's La'Porsha Renae reveals behind-the-scene nuggets from 'Idol,' her friendship with winner Trent Harmon of Amory and what's next career-wise.

Delbert L. Latta (1920-2016): Iconic congressman stayed in close touch with his home district  Toledo Blade

BOWLING GREEN — Delbert L. Latta, a Republican congressman for 30 years known for running his office on a shoestring and keeping close contact with ...

Alabama A&M signs 19 players on National Signing Day  AL.com

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The Alabama A&M University football has signed 19 players to the Bulldog football family on National Signing Day 2015. This first full ...

The 1996-97 ABL Players: Where Are They Now?  Swish Appeal

Whatever became of the players from the first season of modern professional women's basketball - the 1996-97 American Basketball League season? Two of ...

Ohio students to test drive new Common Core exams; See what schools will take part here  The Plain Dealer

Schools across Ohio will try out new Common Core tests this spring, but don't look for scores for your child. This round of tests is to just try out the tests ...

Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight to fly World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. (Meet the Heroes)  Mississippi Press

Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight plans to fly 87 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., on May 11 from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.Kim Foster ...

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