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Bobwhite quail are making a comeback due to the hard work and cooperation of conservationists across the South. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
For the birds: Game bird restoration at the heart of quest
The calls and answers of the bobwhite quail – the unofficial mascot of the outdoors in the South, have led one wildlife biologist through a long series of hoops.
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KEVIN TATE: Refuge duck hunt leads conservationist to a career outdoors
John Gruchy set out to become a doctor but took a turn that led outside instead.
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Tishomingo County standout Emilee Henderson is joined by family and coaches after signing her letter of intent to play softball for the ICC Lady Indians next season. Front left to right: Melissa Henderson, Emilee Henderson, Eddie Henderson. Back left to right: Coach Andy Kirk, Coach Beck Brawner, Coach Malcolm Brown, Coach Cary Simmons. (courtesy photo)
NEMS Daily Journal Player of the Year signs with ICC softball
Itawamba Community College softball coach Andy Kirk announced the signing of Tishomingo County standout Emilee Henderson on Friday.
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Expansion begins at Corinth football field
Crews have started work on expansions on both sides of the Corinth High School football field.
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Lady Wave goalkeeper Kat Stratton, center, gets plenty of defensive help from her defenders, from left to right, Abbie Banko, Margaret Burleson, Lexie Wise and Maddie Russell. Tupelo plays Brandon on Saturday for the Class 6A girls soccer title. (C. Todd Sherman)
Defensive change helps Tupelo Golden Wave reach title game
Tupelo (22-0) enters Saturday’s 5:30 p.m. Class 6A state championship match against Brandon (19-2-3) having giving up only six goals.
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PARRISH ALFORD: Rebels starting to put pieces together
For Ole Miss, the SEC basketball season reaches its midway point on Saturday.
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Weary Bulldogs thankful for week of rest
Mississippi State got a chance to breathe this week. Now it has a chance to get on a roll for the first time in weeks.
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Booneville puts clamps on rival Baldwyn
Playing in front of a loud and capacity crowd, the home-standing Blue Devils won the rematch of last month’s Prentiss County Tournament.
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Shannon’s Javonta Ivy gets an easy putback as Tupelo’s Josh Hamilton goes for a block to help the Red Raiders beat Tupelo on Thursday night. (Thomas Wells)
Shannon Red Raiders bounce back
The Red Raiders responded Thursday under the intense pressure from the rival Tupelo Golden Wave to claim a 61-58 victory.
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Sports Poll
Which of these is your go-to Super Bowl snack?
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SEC Women's Roundup 2/3/2012
Miss. State and Ole Miss both fall.
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Short Shots 2/3/2012
Quick look at some local sports news.
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Former MSU recruiting assistant Ouimet found not guilty
Mississippi State’s former assistant recruiting coordinator has been found not guilty of charges related to his DUI arrest.
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Calhoun City's Coffey signs with ICC
Calhoun City's Tabarrius Coffey joined the Itawamba Community College football 2012 signing class Thursday.
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Deuce McAllister talking with Ole Miss about coaching staff position
Former Ole Miss standout Deuce McAllister confirmed he has talked with the school, but "nothing specific has been discussed."
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Mississippi State offensive lineman Dillon Day (63) rushes up to block Mississippi defensive back Senquez Golson (21) as Mississippi State running back Vick Ballard (28) scores on a 18-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Golson transitions from gridiron to ballpark for Ole Miss
Golson is about as natural an athlete as they come, and excelled at both sports throughout his youth.
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Long Beach High School linebacker Richie Brown holds his nephew, Aidyn Kellum, after announcing that he will play football for Mississippi State. (John Fitzhugh/Sun Herald)
Mullen praises character of MSU signing class
Dan Mullen took to a bully pulpit on Wednesday, extolling both the quality of his latest signing class.
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Oxford, Ala., safety Trae Elston picked Ole Miss over Oklahoma State and LSU on Wednesday, a surprise pickup for the Rebels. (Courtesy of ESPN.com)
Freeze, Rebels get surprise from Oxford, Ala., safety
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze got down the road in conversations with a number of key prospects late in the recruiting process.
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Inside Mississippi State Sports
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Rested Bulldogs Prep for Home Stretch
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Today is Friday. Which means you need to check out what I wrote in the Daily Journal about the No. 22-ranked Mississippi State basketball team. Just click on the words below, because the underline...
Signing Day Rewind: Links; Mullen Discusses Signees
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Welcome to the day after national signing day. The 2012 class is in the books for Mississippi State, and immediate analysis tells me this is a pretty solid class. The recruiting sites agree. Of co...
Richie Brown Hopes to Make Early Splash
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Richie Brown made a bit of a splash Wednesday morning when he announced his decision to sign with Mississippi State. Instead of the tired old hat trick, the linebacker from Long Beach had his 4-...

Inside Ole Miss Sports
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Catching up with BenJarvus Green-Ellis
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A great read here from the New York Times on Patriots RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, the former Ole Miss star. The hard work described in the story was on display during his career with the Rebels. ...
Opportunity against Alabama
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enAn interesting column here from Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News with some insight into recent troubles for Alabama . The Tide won its most recent game, 72-66 against Arkansas last...
Baseball Notes
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It was an absolutely gorgeous day of weather yesterday, and the spring sports that would often be training inside this time of year took advantage of the chance to get outdoors. The track folks...

Sports Buzz
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Hound Dogs mini-camp on Saturday, Sunday
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The Mississippi Hound Dogs indoor pro football franchise will hold mini-camps today and Sunday as the expansion team begins the process of setting its first roster. A group of signed play...
Southern Miss rolls out 2012 football schedule
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Five teams that reached bowl games, including two ranked teams, highlight the 2012 Southern Miss football schedule announced on Thursday. It’s a challenging schedule for new head coach Ellis Jo...
Sorry, we overlooked Pernell McPhee
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In putting together today's column about the Ole Miss players on each of the four remaning NFL finalists, I did try to tip my hat to players from the state's other schools in the conference champi...
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Calhoun taking indefinite medical leave (AP)
UConn's Jim Calhoun doesn't mince words when it comes to his health. So, when the Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, had just about had it with his back problems, he let people know. "The bottom line is I'm going to need some work done," Calhoun told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.
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Hamilton calls relapse 'weak moment' (AP)

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton confirmed his relapse with alcohol at a press conference Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. The Texas Rangers slugger and recovering drug addict said he had "three or four" drinks during dinner at a Dallas restaurant and bar Monday and continued drinking later that night.


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No setbacks for Gronkowski in practice (AP)

Rob Gronkowski is without the walking boot he wore last week.

Another practice, another day of progress for Rob Gronkowski. The All-Pro tight end was listed as questionable for the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on Sunday after moving without a limp on Friday as the Patriots walked through their offensive plays. Gronkowski practiced on a limited basis Thursday after being hurt 11 days earlier in the Patriots 23-20 win over...


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Bradshaw misses practice but should play (AP)
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play. Bradshaw has a broken bone in his right foot and it was sore after two days of practice at the University of Indianapolis' practice bubble.
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