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Mississippi State Men’s Basketball Continues to Rise in AP Poll
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Mississippi State’s undefeated males’s basketball squad has been steadily climbing within the AP Ballot over the previous few weeks.
The Bulldogs (11-0) jumped up two spots to No. 15 within the rankings this weekend. They’re behind simply three SEC foes within the standings: Tennessee (No. 8), Alabama (No. 9) and Arkansas (No. 10). Kentucky and Auburn sit in nineteenth place and twenty third place, respectively, to spherical out convention illustration.
Regardless of going through some challenges final week, MSU is considered one of simply 5 undefeated faculty basketball groups within the nation and the one SEC program with a goose egg within the loss column. The group survived a back-and-forth contest towards JSU within the Mississippi Coliseum on Wednesday to select up a 69-59 victory. Over the weekend, it held off a late comeback try by Nicholls State to take care of its good document.
All through this season’s non-conference slate, Tolu Smith has been the shining star for Mississippi State. The redshirt senior has averaged 16.2 factors and eight.9 rebounds per recreation whereas boasting a area objective proportion of 61.9 p.c. He’s backed up by a aggressive group of teammates which have every stepped up in massive methods to assist this system discover success.
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Earlier than SEC play begins, MSU has yet another recreation remaining towards Drake. The Bulldogs will face off towards a group with the identical mascot in hopes of rounding out non-conference play with an ideal 12-0 document. From there, issues will get a bit tougher for this system. Mississippi State will open SEC play towards Alabama on Dec. 28 earlier than touring to Tennessee and internet hosting Ole Miss to kick off a packed few months of video games.
MSU will face off towards Drake on Tuesday afternoon on the Battle within the Vault in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tipoff is ready for 4 p.m. CT, and the sport might be streamed on Baller TV.
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Two new Mississippi wildlife commissioners appointed: Who are these guys?
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‘I believe we need to spend some money on state parks. We do have a great resource in those parks and a lot of people use those parks, so let’s don’t forget about them.’
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In its July meeting, the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks had a different look. District 2 Commissioner Scott Coopwood rotated into the role of chairman and two new commissioners were in place.
Gov. Tate Reeves recently appointed Todd Hairston as commissioner representing District 5. Hairston filled a vacancy left by former commissioner Leonard Bentz when he was not confirmed by the Senate following a scandal involving baiting turkeys with crickets.
Colin Maloney was appointed commissioner representing District 1. He replaced commissioner Bill Cossar whose term ended after two terms and 10 years of service.
The Clarion-Ledger interviewed both to find out more about them.
Who is Colin Maloney?
Colin Maloney is a life-long resident of Tupelo. The 61-year-old attended Mississippi College and earned a degree in business. He is the founder and CEO of Century Construction Group with offices in Jackson, Nashville, Austin and Tupelo. He’s also served on the board of directors of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, an agency that helps fund outdoor and conservation projects.
“I kind of grew up on a farm outside of Tupelo,” Maloney said. “So, hunting and fishing was a part of my life growing up.
“My dad introduced me to deer hunting. My grandfather was a big fisherman.”
Though the father of two continues to hunt and fish, his interests have broadened, and he travels the world pursuing them. Maloney said he has participated in the Baja 1,000 off-road vehicle race in Mexico eight times. He has traveled to places like Vietnam in search of adventure.
Last year he did something closer to home, The Great Loop. It’s a 6,000-mile trip by boat that takes you up the Eastern Seaboard then inland through America by rivers and canals and then into the Gulf of Mexico. He has also traveled by motorcycle from Tupelo to Anchorage.
As exciting as adventures like those may be, he is also excited about his appointment to the commission.
“I think it’s like anything,” Maloney said. “You want to get in there and make a difference. I am excited about it.”
One area he wants to make a difference in is Mississippi’s state parks.
“I believe we need to spend some money on state parks,” Maloney said. “We do have a great resource in those parks and a lot of people use those parks, so let’s don’t forget about them.”
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Who is Todd Hairston?
Hairston graduated from Delta State University where he earned a degree in environmental science. He works at Covington Civil and Environmental, a civil engineering and environmental consulting company. His current role is government relations and business development.
The 45-year-old is a father of three girls and lives in Gulfport, but he grew up in the Mississippi Delta where hunting and fishing are as much of the fabric of life as the corn, beans and cotton that are raised there.
“I don’t know when I was first taken hunting and fishing,” Hairston said.
He doesn’t know for a reason. Hairston talked about a photo of himself, father and grandfather fishing on the coast. It’s a memory captured only in the photo for Hairston, because he was too young to remember it.
“I was hunting and fishing before I knew I was hunting and fishing,” Hairston said.
When asked how it felt to be sworn in as a commissioner, he paused. Not because he didn’t know what to say, but because it was an emotional moment for him.
“I wish all of the folks that influenced my love of the outdoors could have been there,” Hairston said.
Hairston also talked about how he’d like to see conservation going forward.
“Yesterday was my first meeting,” Hairston said. “I’m still learning, but I want all of the people involved in the effort to better our natural environment and wildlife and experience of God’s creation to work together toward common goals — a better experience to enjoy what we have.”
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Louisiana man identified as victim of fatal Hwy 607 crash in Hancock Co.
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HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol has released more information about a fatal crash that took place on Highway 607 in Hancock County late Saturday night.
Around 10:30 p.m., a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 42-year-old Benjamin Harrison of Mandeville, La. was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Highway 607 when it collided with a southbound vehicle.
As a result, Harrison received fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
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Homicide investigation underway after Mississippi man found shot to death in Kentwood
KENTWOOD, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that left a Mississippi man dead in the Kentwood area on Saturday, July 27.
The TPSO reported deputies responded to Brab Alford Lane near State Line Road for a medical call around 8:30 a.m. At the scene, deputies said they found a man who had been fatally shot inside a car in the middle of the road surrounded by glass.
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TPSO officials identified the victim as 43-year-old Edward Robinson.
Anyone with information about the fatal shooting can call the TPSO Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2008 or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
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