Five Years Ago: On March 11, 2021, Parklane Pioneers defeated Silliman Wildcats 10-0 in Parklane’s annual Spring Break Tournament.
Ten Years Ago: On March 11, 2016, flash flooding from drenching rains brought road closures and high-water resuces in Pike and Walthall counties.
Twenty Years Ago: On March 11, 2006, Chad Smith and Landon Rogers were pictured at the Royal Ambassadors Race-off which was held at New Heights Church.
Thirty Years Ago: On March 11, 1996, Erick Dampier of Lawrence County scored 17 points against Georgia in the 86-68 victory which was Mississippi State’s first Southeaster Conference tournament title game since 1933.
Fifty Years Ago: On March 11, 76, Conway Bilbo’s gymnastics students won awards in a meet in Hammond, La. Lissa Andrews, Judy Smith and Lisa Watts placed in beam. Stephany Smith placed in bars. Vicky Dawson and Beth Gent placed in senior divison bars and Becky Webb placed in floor.