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Jackson State University fires football coach Harold Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State has fired football coach Harold Jackson less than two seasons into his tenure. School spokesman Wesley Peterson confirmed Jackson was fired on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers had a 6-11 […]

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RB Spiller emerges Saints’ OT win over Cowboys

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Running back C.J. Spiller came to New Orleans as a free agent this past offseason figuring that his speed and versatility would make him an ideal fit for coach Sean Payton’s […]

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Mississippi high school football: Scores for Week 7

(AP) Check out Mississippi high school football scores below to see how your favorite team fared. Friday, Oct. 2: Aberdeen 39, Mooreville 0 Adams Christian 28, Columbia Aca. 27 Amite County 64, Loyd Star 6 […]

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Copiah Academy quarterback dies in car crash

HAZLEHURST, Miss. (AP) — Officials say Copiah Academy’s quarterback died in a one-vehicle crash on the way to school. Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart tells multiple news outlets that 16-year-old Jarious “Jay” Holloway died when […]

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Winless New Orleans Saints fall 3 games back in NFC South

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New Orleans return specialist Marcus Murphy believes the Saints are close to getting their first win of the season. They were in position to do that Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, […]

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Mississippi high school football scores: Week 6

Associated Press Adams Christian 42, St. Aloysius 0 Amite County 28, Pisgah 17 Baldwyn 35, Okolona 12 Bassfield 45, East Marion 30 Bayou Aca. 41, Kirk Aca. 22 Benton Academy 49, Heidelberg Academy 14 Benton […]