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first round highlights and scores

SUMMARY: The MHSAA girls basketball playoffs for classes 1A-4A began with several first-round games on Monday. The highlights and scores are as follows:
4A:
– Louisville won against Shannon with a score of 65-22
– Itawamba beat Kosciusko with a score of 44-30
– Choctaw Central defeated New Albany with a score of 87-5
– Houston won against Ripley with a score of 58-49
– Tishomingo County beat Caledonia with a score of 68-31
– North Pontotoc defeated Newton County with a score of 44-38
3A:
– East Webster won against Coahoma County with a score of 51-36
– Choctaw County defeated Rosa Fort with a score of 64-37
– Independence won against Mooreville with a score of 63-33
– Port Gibson beat Noxubee County with a score of 61-53
2A:
– Ingomar won against Sebastopol with a score of 63-18
– East Union defeated Northside with a score of 65-42
– Union won against Bruce with a score of 63-22
– Calhoun City defeated Eupora with a score of 54-24
– Charleston won against Hatley with a score of 49-40
1A:
– Smithville won against Falkner with a score of 43-42
– Biggersville defeated Coffeeville with a score of 63-21
– Okolona won against Myrtle with a score of 51-49
– Baldwyn defeated Potts Camp with a score of 47-29
– Pine Grove won against Vardaman with a score of 44-32
– Nanih Waiya defeated Salem with a score of 56-42
– Lumberton won against Noxapater with a score of 42-22.
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 18-20

SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 11-13

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 11-13), enjoy a variety of events across the state. Highlights include the Eudora Welty Birthday Bash in Jackson, Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Boots & Bling Fundraiser in Natchez. For family fun, check out the Bunny Bonanza in Jackson or the Easter Egg Hunt in Clinton. The Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show and Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival offer cultural experiences, while the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Ridgeland and the Hub City Classic Car Show in Hattiesburg provide exciting activities for all ages.
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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State

SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.
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