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Lamar holds off East Rankin in key district series
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (567+ words) Published 12:47 pm Friday, March 27, 2026 By Brandon Shields | For the Meridian Star PELAHATCHIE " Lamar gets a key series win, but it came down to the end. Behind two big innings along with the hitting of Jackson Whitcomb the Raiders held off…...
Mickey Callaway tapped to lead Meridian Blues; mascot name announced
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (774+ words) Published 2:56 pm Monday, March 23, 2026 By Robert Blankenship | Meridian Star With the clock ticking toward a rapid inaugural season, the Meridian Blues turned to a familiar name in professional baseball to lead the franchise into its first chapter. During a Thursday…...
EMCC Lions earn conference-opening baseball doubleheader split at Holmes
2+ week, 1+ day ago (173+ words) Published 9:28 am Thursday, March 12, 2026 GOODMAN " The visiting Lions of East Mississippi Community College flipped the score during Tuesday's MACCC baseball opener at Holmes by claiming a 10-8 nightcap win to earn a doubleheader split with the Bulldogs. Holmes prevailed over EMCC…...
Gomez leaves legacy at Southeast Lauderdale
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (747+ words) Published 10:03 am Monday, February 23, 2026 As his prep days dwindle to an end and senior Ross Gomez's time at Southeast Lauderdale High School comes to an end, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Serving as co-captain of the boys' soccer team…...
Reaching back to the Millers for baseball inspiration
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (590+ words) Published 5:23 am Saturday, February 14, 2026 Attention-grabbing plans for a return to minor league baseball in our community, with a Meridian Blues mascot reflecting music heritage, are stirring fresh optimism about economic development and devotion to sports. As Marion Mayor Larry Gill,…...
Chipper Jones appearance highlights support for MCC Baseball
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (362+ words) Published 9:49 am Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Chipper Jones" visit to Meridian Community College centered on baseball, education, and community support, as fans gathered for Legends of the Game: A Night with Chipper Jones, a fundraiser benefiting MCC Baseball. Jones, a Baseball Hall…...
Meridian Blues announce Larry Gill as general manager and part owner
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (538+ words) Published 1:30 pm Monday, February 9, 2026 The Meridian Blues of the Mid America League announced Monday Larry Gill will serve as a partner and inaugural general manager of the franchise. A Meridian native, Gill brings strong local roots, professional experience, and a…...
Baseball returns to Meridian High with ribbon cutting for new field
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (500+ words) Published 4:10 am Thursday, February 5, 2026 Meridian High School athletics entered into a new era Wednesday as community leaders and school officials cut the ribbon on a new multipurpose baseball and softball field on the school's campus. Meridian Public School District Athletic…...
East Mississippi set to open softball season with five scheduled home doubleheaders in February
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) Published 1:34 pm Tuesday, February 3, 2026 SCOOBA " With five scheduled home doubleheaders during the month of February, East Mississippi Community College's 2026 softball season is slated to get started with a home twin bill against Marion Military Institute Tuesday on the Scooba campus....
West Lauderdale fields talented roster to kick off 2026 baseball season
2+ mon, 18+ min ago (466+ words) Published 3:05 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Over time, successful teams have learned one key lesson: winning usually comes with a history of repetition. That's the lesson being learned by the West Lauderdale High School baseball team. During the previous seven years since…...