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Which MHSAA girls basketball teams have surged in their new classifications?
The MHSAA released its new reclassifications during the fall of 2024, which saw teams move classes based on student population for the 2025-27 school years.
With the 2025-26 Mississippi high school girls’ basketball season entering its first year with the new classes, teams have adapted well to the change.
The Clarion Ledger looked at six teams that have not been rattled due to a change in scenery.
Canton
Record: 19-3, Old Class: MHSAA 5A, New Class: 6A
Canton will seek to rebound this season after losing in the MHSAA 5A championship game. The Tigers are not showing any signs of trouble while hoping for a return trip to the Mississippi Coliseum after moving up to 6A. Seton Hall signee and reigning Miss Basketball Shamira Morton leads the team, averaging 22 points.
Ingomar
Record: 22-2, Old Class: 2A, New Class: 1A
The defending 1A champions have a good shot at repeating while in a higher class in 2A. Ingomar eclipsed 20 wins or more for a sixth straight season and aims for a 15th overall title in five of the last six years. Freshman Peyton Wray and senior Daylen Grisham lead the Falcons.
Kemper County
Record: 16-2, Old Class: 3A, New Class: 2A
Kemper County had a 14-game win streak last season and followed up with an 11-game streak this year, thanks to a monstrous defense that’s only allowed 717 points through 18 games. Shariah Wooten and Jakayla Chamberlin lead a Wildcats team that averages 50 points a game and 12.2 steals.
Pisgah
Record: 14-4, Old Class: 2A, New Class: 3A
A shift up in classes has not affected Pisgah in the slightest. The Dragons are rolling through 3A with their only losses coming from 7A Brandon and 5A Florence. Senior Laylah Johnson and freshman Desiree Morris have paved the way for Pisgah to make a deep playoff run and a possible appearnce at the Coliseum.
Quitman
Record: 14-8, Old Class: 4A, New Class: 3A
The Panthers are fitting in well after a move to 3A. Quitman has relied on its younger core and a strong defense this season, averaging 14 steals and allowing only three teams to score 60 or more points in 22 games. Freshmen Ka’ley Moody and Sariah Bingham lead Quitman.
West Harrison
Record: 19-1, Old Class: 6A, New Class: 7A
West Harrison has been the only team to move up to 7A, and the Hurricanes have become one of the strongest teams in the class. Senior guard Sydnei Barber has helped command a West Harrison team that has outscored its opponents 950-551 this season, including strong wins over Harrison Central and St. Martin.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
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Post-Tropical Storm Arthur unleashes High Risk Level 4 flood threat to Mississippi | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather
Post-Tropical Storm Arthur unleashes High Risk Level 4 flood threat to Mississippi
The Mississippi coastline is under a rare Level 4 out of 4 High Risk flood threat as remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Arthur continue fueling hazards through late week. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell brings us the latest live from Biloxi, Mississippi, where rain is already falling:
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for June 17, 2026
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 June 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 17 drawing
03-06-10-13-24
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 6-1-7, FB: 4
Evening: 6-4-0, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 9-8-4-1, FB: 4
Evening: 9-1-2-3, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 09
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).
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.
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Mississippi police shooting: How Walmart shoplifting call ended in baby’s death
When to call 911 and when to use non-emergency lines in Memphis, Shelby County
This video explains the importance of knowing when to call 911 for emergencies and when to use non-emergency lines for less critical situations.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shoplifting call that resulted in the death of a one-year-old child in Northwest Mississippi.
The incident, which occurred on June 14, has led the family to hire a civil rights attorney, and the officer involved is facing repercussions. Protests have also broken out in response to the city’s lack of action against the officers involved in the incident.
Here is what to know about the situation so far.
Why were policed called to the Walmart in Senatobia?
On June 14, police were called to the Walmart on U.S. 51 in Senatobia regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers with the Senatobia Police Department and the Tate County Sheriff’s Office responded and, upon arrival, saw two subjects and a child fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers attempted to stop the vehicle as the driver drove toward them. One officer shot into the car as the car fled the scene.
Later, the subjects arrived at the local hospital, where the child, 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, was pronounced dead and another subject had critical injuries.
What happened to the officer?
On June 16, the city of Senatobia announced the police officer who shot and killed Wiley was placed on leave.
The announcement came shortly after police deployed tear gas on a group of protestors outside the Walmart where the incident took place. The Walmart was temporarily closed but reopened around 8:20 a.m., according to WMC Action News 5, The Commercial Appeal’s broadcast partner.
“We’re saddened by what took place at our Senatobia, MS, store,” a Walmart spokesperson told WMC. “The safety of our associates and customers is a top priority. We’re working with law enforcement as they continue investigating.”
Is the family taking legal action?
Wiley’s family retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the attorney’s office announced on June 16.
“A 1-year-old child is dead because police officers in Mississippi opened fire on a car in a crowded Walmart parking lot,” said Crump in the statement. “Kohen Wiley was a baby. His mother, who has not been charged with any crime, says she was trying to communicate to officers that there was a baby in the car. They fired anyway, leading to the death of an innocent 1-year-old. We intend to seek justice for baby Kohen and the life that was stolen from him.”
Where is Senatobia?
Senatobia is roughly 40 miles directly south of Memphis and sits along Interstate 55 in Mississippi. According to the most recent Census, the city has a population of approximately 8,400 people.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com
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