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Reed Duncan greets his teammates at home plate after hitting a first-inning grand slam Tuesday against West Marion. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Baseball heating up in Marion County
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Thu,02/27/25-12:54PM , 1,553 Reads
Although there was a cold front that rearranged some schedules last week, the action on the diamond, just like the weather, is heating up for area baseball teams.
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Area softball teams have success at The Yards tournament
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,02/26/25-3:54PM , 1,517 Reads
What was once a small gathering of teams has become an event to mark on the calendar as Columbia’s softball tournament at The Yards finished as a resounding success Saturday.
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East Marion assistant coach Gabriel Ball greets Brian Foxworth at the conclusion of Monday's game. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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East Marion topped by Coffeeville in Class 1A Semifinals
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,02/26/25-12:14PM , 2,165 Reads
JACKSON — Most of the time in life, it’s about the journey rather than the destination. Such was the case for East Marion, who went from a third-place team in its district a month ago to a Final Four squad in Class 1A.
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Southern Miss-Louisiana Tech Set to Play Doubleheader Saturday to Complete Three-Game Series
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Fri,02/21/25-3:52PM , 297 Reads
HATTIESBURG – Due to expected rainy conditions Sunday in the Hattiesburg area, Southern Miss Athletics has altered its plans for its three-game baseball series with Louisiana Tech.

The two teams will now play a 12 noon doubleheader, Saturday, to finish the series.
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