MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – The State Games of Mississippi continue throughout the weekend with several events taking place throughout the Queen City.
The youth softball tournament was held at the Northeast Softball Complex.
Kids of all ages around the area came out to compete in the tournament, but most importantly, Saturday’s event was to help grow their love of the game.
“Well, a lot of these girls don’t get to play tournaments, so this is kind of their first experience for a lot of them. So they’re getting that tournament experience and maybe some of them will go on to, you know, be tournament team players and get out there and play at a little bit higher level,” said Softball Commissioner, Sonja Rowell.
Advertisement
On top of this weekend being an awesome opportunity for these players, the tournament also brings in visitors from around the area, which boosts the local economy.
“It brings in so many people. It brings in people from all the areas, they come in, they stay in our hotels, they eat in our restaurants, they spend money here, which boosts our local economy,” said Marketing Director for the State Games of Mississippi, Amanda Bratu.
Gold and silver medals were handed out after Championship games were played.
A Harrison County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for bringing contraband into the local jail.
On Saturday, the HCSO announced an update on the arrest of Kristina Eaton for one felony charge of introduction of contraband into a correctional facility.
Advertisement
According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County investigators received information on Dec. 25, 2023 that Eaton was bringing contraband into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport. Based on evidence obtained by investigators at that time, Eaton was terminated from her position.
On June 13, Eaton appeared in the Harrison County Circuit Court for a show-cause hearing. During the hearing, investigators were able to prove probable cause and obtain a warrant for Eaton.
Eaton turned herself in on the warrant and was booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility. She is being held in lieu of a $25,000.00 dollar bond set by Justice Court Judge Theressia Lyons.
Stay up to date with all of Mississippi’s latest news by signing up for our free newsletter here.
Copyright 2024 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. All rights reserved.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee. Burial will follow in Magee City Cemetery in Magee, Mississippi. Bro. Joe Metts will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031
Jerry worked at Cumberland’s Body Shop most of his adult life. He loved hunting, fishing, dirt track racing, camping, and being outdoors. Jerry loved his family and the love of his life, his wife, Carol Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Velton and Lillie Mae Gray; brother, Danny Gray; sister, Sheila Gray Henry; brother-in-law, Steve Bridges; paternal grandparents, Odell Gray and Winnie Cook; maternal grandparents, Earl and Cammie Byrd.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Jones Gray; son, Michael Dickey (Deidra); daughters, Dawn Gray, Cherie Overby (Jeffrey) and Brittany Miller (Rob Elmore); grandchildren, Hunter Pope, Kory Gray, Kannon Magee, Abbigail Pope, Mayleigh Pope, Sawyer Overby, Waylon Overby, Chloe Miller, Layla Miller, Scarlet Miller and Hunter Dickey; brother, Odell Gray (Kim); sister, Lynn Bridges; aunts, Brenda Brandon (Jerry)and Betty Carolyn Bland; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Advertisement
Pallbearers will be Levi Gray, Hunter Pope, P`nut Kennedy, Kevin Kennedy, Joe Boyle, and Joseph Boyle.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
