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The Egg Bowl’s Bad Defense
The 2016 edition of the Egg Bowl may end up feeling like a Big-12 or Pac-12 game, in that defense might be optional when the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University meet on Saturday, Nov. 26. Heading into this game, the Rebels are ranked 101st in total defense, and …
Egg Bowl Win Earns MSU a Bowl Spot
Mississippi State University completely dominated the University of Mississippi in the 2016 Egg Bowl. The Bulldogs’ players ran around and over the Rebels in a 55-20 road win. MSU quarterback Nick Fitzgerald set a school record for most rushing yards in a game at any position with 258 rushing yards. …
High-School Football Championships Kick Off
The six state championships in Mississippi high-school football will be decided this Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. This year, teams will play on the campus of Mississippi State University at Davis Wade Stadium. One of the biggest matchups will be for the 6A championship, with Clinton High School …
Saints Playoff Hopes Can Improve This Weekend
This week could end up being extremely fruitful for the New Orleans Saints. If there was ever a week to catch up in the NFC South and the playoff race, it is this week. At 5-6, New Orleans sits two wins behind the 7-4 Atlanta Falcons, who lead the NFC …
Welcome Brian Stauffer to Jackson
If you're driving around Jackson today, consider tuning in to Mix 98.7 for a special "telethon" program they're doing for Batson Children's Hospital. And, when you do, listen closely to the new voice you're hearing at that remote alongside Shannon Steele -- that's Brian Stauffer, my (Todd Stauffer's) brother. Brian's …
U.S. Justice Dept. Announces (More) Federal Prison Reforms
The Department of Justice announced a series of reforms for federal prisons today. Reforms include building a school district within the system and improving the halfway houses that serve as re-entry homes for inmates in the system. The DOJ also announced plans to improve programs for women in prison and …
2016 SWAC Championship Game Preview
Some people might argue the SWAC championship game took place last week when Grambling State University crushed Southern University 52-30 to win the west division. Both teams entered the contest undefeated in conference play, and the winner earned a spot in the title game Saturday, Dec. 3. Grambling State ran …
Gov. Bryant Announces Opioid and Heroin Abuse Task Force
Gov. Phil Bryant created a task force today to address drug abuse in the state, specifically for the abuse of opioids and heroin. Opioid abuse is up nationally and has been for the past two decades. Opioids include prescription pain killers, some nervous system depressants and some stimulant drugs, according …
College Football Bowl and Playoff Thoughts
The College Football Playoff matchups are set, and there is little argument that the four best teams made it in the playoffs. The University of Alabama, Clemson University, Ohio State University and the University of Washington are the four teams playing for the championship. There really aren’t any teams that …
MSU Women’s Basketball Makes History
The Mississippi State women’s basketball team began the season ranked No. 10 in the nation in the Associated Press poll and No. 11 in the USA Today Coaches poll. Since the preseason rankings were released, MSU has steadily climbed in the poll with each win. In week two of the …
Lieutenant Governor Tourism Meet-Up
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves met with Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, both Republicans, in Cleveland, Miss., today to talk tourism. The lieutenant governors met with members of the Mississippi Tourism Association to discuss tourism possibilities in the area and between the two states. The Delta Regional Authority is working with …
All Conference Players at Miss Universities
Now that the college-football regular season has ended, conferences are beginning to honor players that stood out. Millsaps College, Delta State University, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi have released the names of players who received conference recognition. In the Southeastern …
Variety Says Trump to Remain Executive Producer of Celebrity Apprentice
In today's edition of "lowering the optics of the American Presidency," Variety is reporting that President Elect Donald Trump will keep a credit on Celebrity Apprentice, despite the "cutting of ties" that the show's network, NBC, made with Trump after comments he made about Mexican immigrants in 2015.
Next Three Weeks Big For Cowboys and Saints Playoffs
As of this moment, the only team in the NFL playoffs is the Dallas Cowboys. Since its opening-week loss, Dallas has reeled off 11 straight wins. The Cowboys get a chance to avenge their only loss of the season to the New York Giants this Sunday. More than just revenge …
The Giants Have Prescott’s Number
Dak Prescott is 0-2 against the New York Giants but 11-01 against the rest of the NFL teams that he has faced. The Dallas Cowboys score an average of 28.5 points per game but have scored just 26 points against New York in two games. Prescott might have played his …
Council to Consider Settlement for Mayor's Lawsuit
The City Council's agenda for their regular meeting tonight, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. in City Hall includes a possible settlement with the former executive assistant to Mayor Tony Yarber, Kimberly Bracey, alleging the mayor of sexual harassment, sexual discrimination and a hostile workplace. Bracey alleged in a lawsuit filed …
Ronnie Crudup Jr. Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Local nonprofit executive director and community activist Ronnie Crudup Jr. has announced his candidacy for mayor of the city of Jackson. The Jackson native is set to make a formal announcement tomorrow morning. In a press release, Crudup Jr. said he is running to bring hope back to the city. …
Brees Struggles End Saints Playoff Hopes
When the New Orleans Saints needed quarterback Drew Brees the most to make a playoff run, the future Hall of Fame quarterback let them down. He has thrown six interceptions and zero touchdowns in his last two games. The Saints are still mathematically alive for the playoff, but it seems …
States and Feds Reach Settlement With Ashley Madison Owner
Mississippi will receive over $52,000 after state and federal officials settled with Ashley Madison, an online dating website that caters primarily to married men, after a July 2015 data breach that led to leaks of users who had accounts on the site in 13 different states. In a press release, …
SWAC All-Conference From Miss Schools
Last week, a Jackson Free Press blog post listed all the players who made all-conference in various leagues that have Mississippi teams. That list didn’t include the SWAC teams from Mississippi, or Belhaven University, as the Blazers are still transitioning to Division III and not eligible to win the conference …