SUMMARY: The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has revealed the finalists for the Howell and Gillom Trophies, honoring the state’s top male and female college basketball players for the 2025 season. For the Howell Trophy, finalists include Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard, Ole Miss’ Sean Pedulla, and Jackson State’s Daeshun Ruffin. Hubbard, the reigning winner, averages 18 points per game. The Gillom Trophy finalists are Ole Miss’ Madison Scott, Mississippi State’s Jerkaila Jordan, and Jackson State’s Taleah Dilworth, with Jordan leading at 16.1 points per game. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on March 10.

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SUMMARY: A Mississippi judge, Crystal Wise Martin, vacated her restraining order that forced the Clarksdale Press Register to remove a critical editorial after the city dropped its lawsuit against the paper. The editorial had criticized local officials for not notifying the newspaper about a meeting on a proposed tax on alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco. Free speech advocates condemned the original order as a violation of First Amendment rights. The city’s lawsuit claimed the editorial was libelous and detrimental to their lobbying efforts, while the newspaper faced support from organizations like the National Press Club and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss faced a dominant Auburn team on Wednesday, suffering a 106-76 loss. Despite an early 22-point deficit, Ole Miss fought back to narrow the gap to 10 points at halftime. However, Auburn’s strong second-half performance, led by standout Johni Broome with 24 points, ultimately sealed the Rebels’ fate. Auburn shot 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range, dominating both inside and outside. Ole Miss struggled offensively and defensively, with Auburn outrebounding them by 13 and forcing 14 more points in the paint. The loss marked Ole Miss’s third consecutive defeat, though they remain NCAA Tournament-bound.

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