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USA Leads Medal Count at Paris Olympics with 79 MedalsOlympics
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Sat,08/10/24-4:00PM , 1,362 Reads
The United States continues to lead the medal count at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing exceptional performances across various sports. As of the latest update, Team USA has secured 21 gold, 30 silver, and 28 bronze medals, bringing their total to 79 medals.
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Applications for the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's Wild Hog Control Program are being taken until August 15, 2024. | Courtesy of Commissioner Andy Gipson

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Applications Open for Wild Hog Control Program
By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,08/09/24-5:00PM , 1,655 Reads
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) began accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) on August 1. The application period will close on Thursday, August 15.
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Cleveland: Who had Snoop Dogg hosting NBC’s Paris Olympics on their bingo card?
By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,08/07/24-4:40PM , 812 Reads 11,809 Statewide
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Generals pitcher Sydnee Cosgrove in action against Hartfield Academy. | NCA photo

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Softball: Lady Generals Dominate with Back-to-Back Wins
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON
Wed,08/07/24-3:00PM , 2,434 Reads
The Newton County Academy Lady Generals rebounded from a slow start last week to take a pair of big wins this week.

The Lady Generals opened the day on Saturday with a 10-6 win over Class 6A Hartfield and then beat Leake Academy 13-4 to finish out the day.
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