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Kyra Harvey anticipates the rebound, positioning herself after a Tylertown shot attempt Jan. 22.

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Lady Trojans split two-game stretch

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,01/28/26-6:45PM, 746 Reads
The Lady Trojans used stifling defense to steal a 47-36 road win at Tylertown Jan. 22 but saw their offensive surge stall Friday, dropping a 44-32 decision to Presbyterian Christian at home.
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Jail Docket: December 4, 2025

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Thu,12/11/25-2:00PM, 745 Reads
- Coreyon Lamark Brister, 17, Hattiesburg, arrested by MCSO, charged with assault, aggravated: use of deadly weapon; manslaughter.
- Haley Nicole Broome, 31, Columbia, arrested by MCSO, charged with driving while license suspended; no proof of liability insurance; careless driving.
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Photo by Joshua Campbell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2026 Senior Brandon Bullock leads West Marion in scoring with 21.5 points per game.

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Trojans keep on winning

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,01/14/26-2:15PM, 741 Reads
West Marion’s win streak is up to five games as the Trojans picked up their first district win Jan. 6 on the Coast.
Despite getting off to what head coach Donald Aaron described as a sluggish start, the Trojans (12-3, 1-1) controlled the action in Biloxi to take down St. Patrick 61-35.
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NIL coming to Mississippi high schools?

By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,01/22/26-7:22PM, 741 Reads 35,692 Statewide
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
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