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17-year-old Dane "Dangerous" Martin gets his hand raised following his MMA win Saturday in Hattiesburg. (Submitted)

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Lamkin, Martin earn wins for Bigner's Combat Academy at Hattiesburg promotion
By PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Mon,04/13/26-11:32AM , 659 Reads
Bigner’s Combat Academy of McComb had two fighters compete in the Prime Fighting Promotion event on Saturday at Seige MMA training center and Sports Complex in Hattiesburg, and both 15-year-old Channan "Brick" Lamkin and 17-year-old Dane "Dangerous" Martin secured impressive wins.
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(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) McComb's Marris Gatlin fires off a pitch.

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McComb, S. Pike ready for playoff runs on the diamond
By PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Mon,04/13/26-9:36AM , 411 Reads
The MHSAA 1A-4A baseball and softball playoffs are set to begin this weekend, and that means that McComb and South Pike's teams are kicking off their postseason stays.
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(Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Photo by Matt Williamson) NBA player Alijah Martin smiles before a parade in his honor begins Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Summit.

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Keeping Up With Local Stars: Vol. 71
By PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Sun,04/12/26-7:32PM , 987 Reads
Pike County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level.
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(Via SMCC Sports Information)

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SMCC men's basketball to host tryout/elite camp Saturday
By PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Mon,04/13/26-10:22AM , 317 Reads
The Southwest Mississippi C.C. men's basketball program will host an open tryout/elite camp from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday.

The cost to register is $30, and interested individuals can go to this sign-up link for more information.

All athletes are required to bring a physical.

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