Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Oct 11: Homecoming Rout, MVSU Rally
Good morning, Mississippi. Saturday belonged to college football across the state — Alcorn State rolled in its Homecoming game, Mississippi Valley State pulled off a wild comeback behind quarterback Josh Brown, and Jackson State came up short in a shootout with Grambling State. Meanwhile, investigators in Prentiss County are asking the public for help after a burglary at a supervisor district shed left a county work truck stolen.
Top Stories
- Prentiss County shed burglary, work truck stolen: The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at a supervisor district shed, where a white 2007 Ford F-150 crew cab work truck was stolen. Investigators are asking the public for information. Read more on Mississippi News Group and Alcorn County News.
- Shad White blames Bennie Thompson for Delta woes — is that fair? State Auditor Shad White is pointing at Congressman Bennie Thompson over conditions in the Delta. Mississippi Today examines whether the claim holds up. Read the full analysis on DeSoto County News.
- Mid-South Monarchs’ first game ends in 6-3 loss: The Southaven hockey team’s first game ended in a 6-3 loss at Monroe, with Austin Weber scoring the first two goals in team history. Read more on DeSoto County News.
Mississippi College Sports
- Alcorn State routs Arkansas Baptist 63-7 in Homecoming game: The Braves celebrated Homecoming in dominant fashion, routing Arkansas Baptist 63-7. Read more on Mississippi Sports.
- Brown scores five touchdowns as Mississippi Valley State rallies past Texas Southern 38-34: Quarterback Josh Brown led the Delta Devils to a comeback win Saturday in Houston, accounting for five touchdowns in a 38-34 victory. Read more on Mississippi Sports.
- Grambling State beats Jackson State 45-38: Freshman Li’Darius Pryor set a career high, but the Tigers fell short in a 45-38 loss to Grambling State. Read more on Mississippi Sports.
- Belhaven beats Asbury 1-0 to remain undefeated in CCS: Abby Jordan scored in the 73rd minute as the Blazers kept their perfect conference record in women’s soccer. Read more on Mississippi Sports.
