Mississippi
FBI SAC Eikhoff throws ceremonial first pitch at MBraves game
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi’s FBI Field Office is 60 years old on July 10, 2024, and to celebrate the occasion, the new Special Agent-In-Charge tossed out the first pitch at Tuesday’s M-Braves baseball game.
He also gave me his first on-camera interview since he took the job in March. In a 3 On Your Side exclusive interview, Robert Eikhoff shares with me, his vision for the agency.
As Robert Eikhoff takes the field at Trustmark Park in Pearl to make the ceremonial first pitch for this baseball game, the turbulent history of the state he now serves is not lost on him.
NAACP Field Secretary Medgar Evers had been killed by a sniper in 1963; three civil rights workers, Michael Schwerner, James Chaney and Andrew Goodman had been murdered the following year. Then President Lyndon Johnson told Director J. Edgar Hoover that the FBI should have a stronger official presence in Mississippi. Hoover attended the re-opening of the Jackson Division.
SAC Robert Eikhoff said, “When you think about Mississippi and you think about the Jackson field office, take it back 60 years to this day, July 10 of 1964 is when we reopened this field office. Eight days prior is when the Civil Rights Act was passed. I don’t think you can look at those two as not connected. So it goes to the importance of the history of Mississippi and the importance to the FBI of ensuring that civil rights are protected for all, and especially here in Mississippi.”
The 54-year-old says trust is fundamental to the community; you being able to rely on law enforcement and for law enforcement to be able to rely on you, the community.
Eikhoff said, “When we look at what’s happened in recent years and even the history of Mississippi that led to the Civil Rights Act and the opening of reopening this office 60 years ago today, is fundamental, the civil rights that afforded everybody, individually, and for those who are not going to honor and respect civil rights, they’re going to be held to account. And for us, it’s important that we work with our law enforcement partners, that they understand the importance of hiring practices, policy, training and accountability, and ultimately, transparency and all those together lead to trust in those communities where there’s trust, you have to have that to maintain it. In the communities where trust has been affected, then you have to work towards building that trust with those pillars.”
Eikhoff is a Georgia native who graduated from Georgia State University, and he says Mississippi reminds him of his home.
“I’m really excited to be here. Having the opportunity to come to Jackson and be part of the FBI family here, and then part of the greater Mississippi community is really a great honor. And I’m humbled for the opportunity.” said Eikhoff.
Robert Eikhoff most recently served as a section chief in the Operational Technology Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C.
He replaces Jermicha Fomby who officially retired from the FBI last December.
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There is a nickname associated with the storied Texas Longhorns baseball program, on signage around UFCU Disch-Falk, seemingly at every corner, that reads, “The University of Texas at Omaha.”
It’s the truth, the Longhorns have appeared in the most College World Series in college baseball history. But it’s a daunting expectation that comes with living up to the mantra of ending the season as one of the final eight teams in Omaha.
For the past two conference series between Vanderbilt and in its current matchup with No. 10 Mississippi State, the Longhorns’ bats haven’t exhibited the same fury as they did earlier in conference play.
The Longhorns have only scored 11 runs in their past 36 innings at the plate.
This Mississippi State Series is Texas’ Final Test
Around this time last season, the wheels were falling off the wagon for the Longhorns, getting swept by Arkansas and losing its final home series to Florida before the SEC Tournament and ultimately losing in the Austin Regional to UTSA.
While last season’s woes were a combination of starting pitching struggles due to Jared Spencer being knocked down with a season-ending arm injury and the bats struggling to produce, the latter is starting to peek its ugly head into this May.
Saturday’s game against the Bulldogs at the plate was reminiscent of last season. The Longhorns’ situational hitting was struggling mightily, and the top producers, like Carson Tinney or Anthony Pack Jr., never got the right pitch to dive in crucial runs.
By the end of the afternoon, Texas batters left a combined 17 runners on base, with four loaded bases situations in the final four innings, allowing Mississippi State to force a rubber match on Sunday.
Despite losing with that many runners left on base, head coach Jim Schlossnagle wasn’t too worried about heading into Sunday’s game.
“I think they’re in a good spot,” Schlossnagle said. “The results can cover up some really good things.”
The Bulldogs are an Omaha quality team under Brian O’Connor, and Schlossnagle remarked on that fact pre-series media availability on Thursday and it will be the last true test on the schedule before Hoover and the Regional.
Granted, the Longhorns will face one more quality team in UTSA for their final midweek game in three days, but in a regional atmosphere, playing games for an entire weekend, the Bulldogs are it.
Texas closes out the season with an up-and-down Tennessee team and the worst squad in the conference, Missouri, providing opportunities for the Longhorns to tune up before postseason play commences.
Although there is not much worry inside the Texas locker room for the rubber match against Mississippi State, as the Longhorns have yet to drop just one Sunday game this season.
“We’re pretty confident,” Temo Beccera said after the Saturday loss. “This is the SEC, every series will be interesting and fun to play in, so we’ll get back at it tomorrow.”
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Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from May 2 drawing
03-05-10-14-29
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from May 2 drawing
Midday: 0-6-3, FB: 1
Evening: 3-0-6, FB: 2
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from May 2 drawing
Midday: 2-0-0-1, FB: 1
Evening: 9-4-5-3, FB: 2
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 2 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Mississippi State baseball needs a win to avoid a series loss.
The No. 9 Bulldogs (35-11, 13-9 SEC) play at No. 4 Texas (34-9, 14-7) on May 2 (2:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network+).
The Longhorns won Game 1 of the series, striking out MSU 19 times, led by ace pitcher Dylan Volantis. It broke MSU’s nine-game winning streak.
The Clarion Ledger is bringing you live updates for the game. Follow along.
Watch Mississippi State vs Texas
Mississippi State vs Texas score updates
The Bulldogs and Longhorns are tied at 0-0 after two innings. MSU has struck out four times so far after striking out 19 times in Game 1.
Mississippi State is No. 10 in RPI entering the game. Texas is No. 2.
- RF Aiden Robbins
- C Carson Tinney
- LF Anthony Pack Jr.
- SS Adrian Rodriguez
- 2B Ethan Mendoza
- 3B Temo Becerra
- DH Ashton Larson
- 1B Casey Borba
- CF Maddox Monsour
Pitcher: Ruger Riojas
- 2B Gehrig Frei
- 3B Ace Reese
- DH Noah Sullivan
- 1B Blake Bevis
- RF Jacob Parker
- LF Bryce Chance
- CF Aidan Teel
- C Kevin Milewski
- SS Drew Wyers
Pitcher: Duke Stone
Mississippi State versus Texas will air on 96.1 FM. The radio broadcast is also streaming on MSU’s athletics website on the MSU Hail State app.
According to AccuWeather, it will be 76 degrees at first pitch with mostly sunny skies, a 0% chance of rain and wind 8 mph.
- South Carolina at LSU (doubleheader)
- Auburn at Texas A&M (doubleheader)
- Vanderbilt at Alabama
- Missouri at Georiga
- Tennessee at Kentucky
- Ole Miss at Arkansas
- Florida at Oklahoma
What time does Mississippi State vs Texas start today?
- Date: May 2
- Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
- Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin
What channel is Mississippi State vs Texas on today?
The game between Mississippi State and Texas will stream on SEC Network+.
Mississippi State vs Texas starting pitchers
- Game 1: LHP Tomas Valincius (7-1, 2.13 ERA) vs. LHP Dylan Volantis (6-0, 2.06 ERA)
- Game 2: RHP Duke Stone (6-1, 4.64 ERA) vs. RHP Ruger Riojas (5-2, 3.88 ERA)
- Game 3: LHP Charlie Foster (0-2, 5.67 ERA) vs. LHP Luke Harrison (4-2, 3.93 ERA)
Mississippi State vs Texas injury report
Mississippi State
Texas
- OF Jonah Williams: Out
- OF Dariyan Pendergrass: Out
Mississippi State baseball 2026 schedule
Next five games:
- May 3: at Texas
- May 5: vs. Nicholls
- May 7: vs. Auburn
- May 8: vs. Auburn
- May 9: vs. Auburn
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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