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No. 18 Ole Miss punched its ticket to the College World Series with a 5-3 victory over No. 5 Auburn, fueled by Taylor Rabe's dominant pitching and back-to-back eighth-inning home runs from Will Furniss and Tristan Bissetta.

Ole Miss beats Auburn 5-3 to secure College World Series berth The Rebels win marks the third CWS appearance under head coach Mike Bianco, tying the legendary Tom Swayze for the most in program history.

Troy defeated UA Little Rock 7-2 in the NCAA Super Regional to advance to the College World Series, ending a historic, record-setting postseason run for the Trojans.

Troy beats UA Little Rock 7-2 to advance to College World Series Troy took an early lead with two runs in the first inning and steadily built on its advantage, holding off Little Rock's offense despite a fourth-inning RBI from Ty Rhoades

To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, the state of Mississippi is hosting a Free Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7, allowing fishers to cast their lines without a license.

Mississippi waives fishing license requirements for Free Fishing Weekend The state's Free Fishing Weekend will allow fishers to get out and enjoy the waters without a fishing license.

Earth’s Bounty returns this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at The MAX courtyard, featuring fresh local produce, live entertainment, and free all-day admission to the museum.

Earth’s Bounty returns June 6 with free admission to The MAX in Meridian Attendees can enjoy a morning filled with local vendors offering fresh produce and handmade goods, accompanied by live music and community festivities.

The Meador Homestead Bed & Breakfast is hosting a monthly "Revolutionary War Dining Series" through July 21, blending curated menus with early American history as a countdown to the nation's 250th anniversary.

Hattiesburg homestead hosts 250th anniversary dinners through July History enthusiasts are getting a unique chance to dine their way through early American history.

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office issued citations or made arrests to more than 400 individuals after conducting 18 traffic safety checkpoints during its recent blitz initiative.

Lauderdale County traffic safety blitz leads to 400+ citations The sheriff's office initiated 18 safety checkpoints in the county.

Marion Mayor Larry Gill, who made history in 2021 as the youngest mayor elected in Mississippi at age 26, has been named to the Mississippi Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 list for 2026.

Marion Mayor Gill named to 2026 Top 40 Under 40 list by MS biz journal Gill made history back in 2021.

The Marion Police Department Foundation is preparing for its annual awards ceremony to provide local high school seniors with both financial scholarships for higher education and mentorship for their futures.

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The Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson will host a luncheon lecture on July 10 highlighting the historic all-Black town of Mound Bayou and its museum.

Mound Bayou history featured Ag & Forestry Museum lecture in Jackson Reverend Darryl Johnson and Hermon Johnson will guide attendees through the town's remarkable journey and enduring heritage.

Three high school seniors from West Lauderdale, Meridian, and Anchor Christian Academy each received a $2,000 scholarship from the Young Professionals of Meridian based on their academic and leadership achievements.

Three Meridian seniors awarded $2,000 scholarships for excellence The students were chosen based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and character.