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Local athlete selected for Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase hosted by Atlanta Braves

Thursday, May 22 by Staff Report

A local athlete has been selected to play in the Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase hosted by the Atlanta Braves June 21 - June 22Sanjiya Hickman from Nanih Waiya Attendance Center will be one of 50 players of Native American descent featured in the... Read More.

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Photo: Leake Academy athlete wins state championship

Wednesday, April 23 by Breck Riley

A Leake Academy athlete is now a state champion.Senior golfer Taite Ewards won the 5A Individual Boys State Championship after shooting a 69 at Quail Hollow golf course in McComb Tuesday.We have a State Champion! 🏆 LA Senior, Taite Edwards shot a 69 today... Read More.

National High School Football HOF announces Player of the Year Award will be named after legendary Philadelphia athlete

Friday, January 24 by Staff Report

The National High School Football Hall Of Fame has announced that the organization's Player of the Year Award will be named after legendary Philadelphia athlete Marcus Dupree. The former Philadelphia Tornado posted the announcement to his Facebook page Friday morning. The award will be presented annually,... Read More.

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Leake Academy Lady Rebel Named Athlete of the Week

Friday, January 20 by Breck Riley

Leake Academy's Morgan Freeny has been named Athlete of the Week by The Clarion-Ledger.Freeny earned the honor for her performance in the Jan. 10 game against Park Place Christian where she had 16 points, three assists, and two rebounds, leading the Lady Rebels... Read More.

Ex-trooper pleads to manslaughter in MSU athlete’s death

Monday, August 5 by Staff Report

A former Mississippi Highway Patrol officer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2017 death of a Mississippi State University track athlete but will not face prison time.Kyle Lee entered the plea Friday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court. Lee faced a culpable negligence manslaughter... Read More.