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Brownell's 20 lead Samford past Mississippi College 100-58

Nov. 05, 2024 00:10 AM EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jaden Brownell's 20 points helped Samford defeat Mississippi College 100-58 on Monday night. Brownell added six rebounds for the Bulldogs. Riley Allenspach scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line. Larry Olayinka had 13...

Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker is challenged by Democrat Ty Pinkins

Nov. 05, 2024 00:04 AM EST

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is trying to extend his 30-year career on Capitol Hill as he faces Democrat Ty Pinkins, a challenger who received little financial support from his own party in a heavily Republican state. Wicker, now 73, was first...

Gilbert scores 17 points, Lipsey adds 16 as No. 5 Iowa State routs Mississippi Valley State 83-44

Nov. 04, 2024 22:37 PM EST

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Keshon Gilbert scored 17 points and Tamin Lipsey added 16 as No. 5 Iowa State routed Mississippi Valley State 83-44 on Monday night for its 28th straight home win. Saint Mary's transfer Joshua Jefferson added 10 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first...

Mississippi man dies after a dump truck releases asphalt onto him

Nov. 04, 2024 17:58 PM EST

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi's capital said a man died Monday when he was trying to repair a dump truck and asphalt poured onto him. Darrell Sheriff, 41, was underneath the truck working on a hydraulic line when the tailgate opened and asphalt fell on him, Jackson...

Ole Miss leading rusher Henry Parrish Jr. out with injury

Nov. 04, 2024 17:17 PM EST

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Injured Mississippi running back Henry Parrish Jr. isn't on the depth chart ahead of Saturday's game against No. 2 Georgia. Parrish went down with what appeared to be a serious left leg injury in the 16th-ranked Rebels' win over Arkansas. The depth chart Monday...

Authorities used justified force in 5 shootings, Mississippi attorney general says

Nov. 04, 2024 15:19 PM EST

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers were justified in using force in five shootings in Mississippi from 2021 to 2023, including a shootout that involved an escaped inmate, state Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Monday. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation examined...

No. 3 USC hits two late free throws to beat Ole Miss 68-66 in Paris

Nov. 04, 2024 15:09 PM EST

PARIS (AP) — Kiki Iriafen made a pair of free throws with seconds remaining to lift No. 3 Southern California over Mississippi 68-66 on Monday in a season-opening doubleheader in France. The score was tied 66-66 with 10 seconds left when Iriafen — an Associated Press preseason...

Enrollment increases at most Mississippi universities but 3 campuses see decreases

Nov. 04, 2024 13:42 PM EST

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Overall enrollment increased at Mississippi's public universities this fall semester compared to the same time last year, although three campuses saw a decrease. The state Institutions of Higher Learning on Monday released enrollment figures that were...

No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones start season at home against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

Nov. 04, 2024 04:01 AM EST

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Iowa State Cyclones Ames, Iowa; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -43; over/under is 131.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Iowa State starts the season at home against Mississippi Valley State. ...

Michael Van Buren Jr. accounts for 3 TDs, Mississippi St. beats UMass 45-20

Nov. 02, 2024 20:53 PM EDT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Following two-months worth of losses, Mississippi State found pay dirt once again. Michael Van Buren Jr. accounted for three touchdowns and led the Bulldogs back from an early deficit in a 45-20 win over Massachusetts on Saturday. “Just a...