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High School NIL legislation quietly dies in Mississippi

By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/12/26-1:10PM, 368 Reads 8,913 Statewide
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL.
A bill that would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits quietly died in the House of Representatives last week.
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Two Tigers sign with colleges

Wed,02/11/26-10:06AM, 751 Reads
Mendenhall Tigers Henry Funches and Mikel McCray recently signed scholarships to further their education and football careers. Funches will join the Southwest Bears as a wide receiver next season. Mikel McCray will be attending Hinds next fall as a guard.
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Gregory signs with Co-Lin

Wed,02/11/26-9:00AM, 934 Reads
Magee High School Trojan Braeden Gregory has signed a scholarship to further his education and football career with the Co-Lin Wolfpack. Gregory was joined by his family and friends on Signing Day. Head Coach Chase Courtney said, “I’m really happy for Brae. His signing marks the culmination of an outstanding Magee career.
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Crooked Letter Sports Podcast: Super Bowl memories

By RICK CLEVELAND AND TYLER CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY RICK CLEVELAND AND TYLER CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,02/04/26-11:38AM, 781 Reads 31,145 Statewide
Rick Cleveland has watched all the 59 previous Super Bowls, 30 in person – always in pursuit of all the Mississippi angles. His memories are many.
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