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Mississippi State basketball’s Shawn Jones reveals favorite player. His name is Josh Hubbard
NASHVILLE — Star Mississippi State basketball guard Josh Hubbard has plenty of fans. Some of them are in his own locker room.
The No. 10-seeded Bulldogs dominated No. 15 seed LSU 91-62 on Wednesday in the first round of the SEC tournament. Hubbard, a sophomore, scored 26 points in the blowout and shot 6-for-12 on 3-pointers.
It was enough to impress MSU junior guard Shawn Jones, who scored nine points for the Bulldogs (21-11).
“That’s my favorite player,” Jones said. “I see the work (Hubbard) puts in. Everything he does. He’s a great person. A man of God. It’s just different. He makes a way for us.”
What Shawn Jones said about Josh Hubbard after SEC Tournament win vs. LSU
Josh Hubbard is Mississippi State guard Shawn Jones’ favorite player
Junior Mississippi State basketball guard Shawn Jones had high praise for his star teammate Josh Hubbard after the Bulldogs’ 91-62 win over LSU
Hubbard, a sophomore, has had a phenomenal start to his career. He recently became a back-to-back Howell Trophy winner, which is awarded to the top player in Mississippi. Hubbard is No. 4 in the SEC in scoring. He averages 18.5 points.
Hubbard’s 26 points against LSU (14-18) tied for his third-highest output of the season. He scored a season-high 38 against Alabama.
Jones’ favoritism isn’t a secret. Jones and Hubbard have played on MSU together for two seasons. He said they have a brotherly bond, and that he loves Hubbard.
Mississippi State will play No. 7-seeded Missouri (21-10) on Thursday (7 p.m., SEC Network).
“You could go ask (Hubbard) right now,” Jones said. “He’ll tell you. He knows he’s my favorite player.”
Sam Hutchens covers sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Dec. 22, 2025
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 Dec. 22, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
20-21-22-24-25
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 1-8-7, FB: 3
Evening: 9-1-4, FB: 1
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 0-6-1-7, FB: 3
Evening: 1-2-4-0, FB: 1
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 13
Evening: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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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).
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No snow in a Mississippi Christmas – Meridian Star
No snow in a Mississippi Christmas
Published 11:11 am Monday, December 22, 2025
From the looks of the weather forecast, it appears I am going to be disappointed again this year: no White Christmas, no one-horse open sleigh ride, and no chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
Our songs and traditions this time of year sure paint a pretty picture! Unfortunately, almost every Christmas season I’ve ever experienced in Mississippi has found me wearing shorts on Christmas Day. I think the forecast calls for a high of 74 degrees on Christmas Eve, 73 on Christmas Day, and 75 the day after.
Even though the weather disappoints me, I love my Christmas traditions. As silly as it sounds for a grown man, I love Christmas socks and wear them throughout the year. I grew up with a mom who made fresh eggnog. I haven’t had any homemade in years, but I purchase some every season.
In true Clark Griswold fashion, no Christmas would be complete without proper outdoor Christmas illumination. To make it even funnier, you can’t see my lights unless you come up our very rural driveway. Yes, the lights are just for me.
Speaking of Clark and company, my sweet indulgent wife always watches Christmas Vacation at least once each season with me. And then there are my other favorite Christmas shows and movies: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charlie Brown’s Christmas, the Grinch, and Home Alone. (Also, I vote that Die Hard is a Christmas movie.)
And because my wife indulges me, I’ve been known to indulge her by sleeping through, er, I mean watching a Hallmark Christmas movie or two. She’s just blessed like that. What a guy I am!
But moving on from praising myself, when my oldest son got married, his wife brought us a new Christmas tradition: the Christmas Pickle ornament. You hide it on the tree, and whoever finds it gets to open the first present. I’m not sure that one has much of a future. Nevertheless, I unabashedly love Christmas.
Here’s my Christmas rule: “If you quit believing in Santa Claus, you get clothes for Christmas.” Not this guy. I’m all in it for the toys. (You may be familiar with the adage that the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys—I resemble that remark.)
And in case you are wondering what to get me, my sizes are .45, 9mm, .233, .22, .380, and 12 gauge. Smile! It’s all in good fun.
In the immortal words of Clark Griswold, “Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We’re all in this together.”
And we are. May your blessings be great, and your opportunities and abilities to bless others be even greater.
Merry Christmas!
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!”
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Giant lazy Susans bring people together at Mississippi restaurant
A unique style of dining, featuring a giant lazy Susan and tables seating upwards of 15 people, invites people to step out of their comfort zones to share a meal with strangers. (AP Video: Sophie Bates)
A unique style of dining, featuring a giant lazy Susan and tables seating upwards of 15 people, invites people to step out of their comfort zones to share a meal with strangers. (AP Video: Sophie Bates)
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