SUMMARY: Hattiesburg High School announced Kendall Lacey as its new head football coach after Tony Vance’s 12-year tenure. Lacey joins from Valdosta High School in Georgia, where he was defensive coordinator. He has coaching experience at several high schools and universities, including winning a state title in 2016. A former dual-sport athlete, Lacey played football and baseball at Shorter University. He holds a master’s degree in secondary education and is completing an education specialist degree. Lacey replaces Vance, leading a program with a strong recent record, including three state championship appearances, but no titles since 1924.

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SUMMARY: No. 19 Ole Miss secured a crucial NCAA Tournament spot with a 72-68 road win over South Carolina, marking their first victory against the Gamecocks since March 2023. Despite Ole Miss leading by 13 at one point, South Carolina fought back, narrowing the deficit and even taking the lead late in the game. Malik Dia emerged as a key player for the Rebels, scoring 18 points, including 12 crucial points during a crucial stretch. South Carolina, led by Collin Murray-Boyles’ 20 points, struggled with late-game mistakes and missed opportunities. Ole Miss next faces Mississippi State at home.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate has proposed a counter tax bill to the House’s “Build Up Mississippi Act,” which aims to phase out the income tax and reduce the grocery tax. While both bills focus on tax cuts, the Senate, led by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, seeks a more measured approach, proposing to lower the income tax rate to 2.99% by 2030 instead of full elimination. The Senate bill also plans to cut the grocery tax from 7% to 5%, unlike the House’s higher effective rate. Additionally, the Senate’s proposal addresses tax revenue for transportation but does not tackle the funding for the Public Employees Retirement System. Both chambers will need to negotiate to reach a final agreement.

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