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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS
Sun,02/22/26-7:34PM, 78,026 Reads 125,019 Statewide
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
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(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) North Pike's DeAsia Hudson drives past a Laurel defender.

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HS Hoops: Lady Jags last team standing in postseason play

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Sun,02/22/26-2:28PM, 1,346 Reads
Only the best of the best remain standing in basketball's postseason following a week of opening-round action, and after all six of Pike County's public school teams began their runs last week, only one has extended its stay.
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(Photo by Chuck Barnes. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) South Pike alum and Mississippi State guard Ja'Borri McGhee speaks with head coach Chris Jans.

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Keeping Up With Local Stars: Vol. 64

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Sat,02/21/26-9:27PM, 1,051 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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(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge while another member times him on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge while another member times and yet another monitors his shots on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Southwest Gun Club secretary/treasurer Chris Boyd speaks to the assembled members prior to the Outlaw Steel Challenge on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member spray paints one of the steel targets on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member stands in the ready stance prior to taking part in the Outlaw Steel Challenge on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) One of the steel targets for the Outlaw Steel Challenge is shown with bullet marks on it.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) The steel targets sit in the background of two bullet shells Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge while another member times him on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) The Outlaw Steel Challenge targets are shown Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge while another member times him on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) The steel targets sit in the background of a bullet shell Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge while another member times him on Saturday in McComb.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) One of the steel targets for the Outlaw Steel Challenge is shown with bullet marks on it.

Photo by Parker Gillam, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

(Photo by Parker Gillam. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) A Southwest Gun Club member participates in the Outlaw Steel Challenge while another member times him on Saturday in McComb.

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Straight Shooters: SW Gun Club hosts Outlaw Steel Challenge

By PARKER GILLAM PARKER GILLAM - Sports Editor
Sat,02/21/26-12:13PM, 1,491 Reads
The Southwest Mississippi Gun Club has consistently grown in popularity over the years, and the group is currently hosting events at 9 a.m. every Saturday at its own range located at 1036 Edna Dr. in McComb.
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