Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Oct 18: JSU Homecoming Rally
Saturday delivered a full slate of college football across Mississippi, headlined by a dramatic fourth-quarter homecoming rally in Jackson, a record-setting offensive performance in the Piney Woods, and a night game at Renasant Stadium that slipped away from Southern Miss. Elsewhere, a missing Panola County teen was located safe, the debate over school vouchers and Mississippi test scores continued, and the National Weather Service warned of patchy frost to start Sunday. Here’s the morning report.
Top Stories
Jackson State overcomes Florida A&M in fourth-quarter rally
Jackson State overcame a deficit with a dominant fourth-quarter performance to defeat Florida A&M 27-17 Saturday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, with the defense forcing four turnovers in the final quarter before 44,173 homecoming fans. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
Emma Matas located safe, Panola County Sheriff’s Office says
Emma Matas, who had been reported as a runaway, was located and found safe, according to the Panola County Sheriff’s Office. Read the full story on DeSoto County News.
Poll on vouchers “ignores strong test results” in Mississippi public schools
A Mississippi Today analysis by Bobby Harrison argues that House Speaker Jason White’s poll on school vouchers ignores the strong test results Mississippi public schools have posted. Read the full story on DeSoto County News.
NWS Memphis: Alcorn County weekend turns colder, frost risk Sunday morning
The National Weather Service in Memphis says a cold front will drop temperatures across Alcorn County this weekend, with cooler highs Saturday and patchy frost possible Sunday morning — the coldest morning of the season so far. Read the full story on Alcorn County News.
Across Mississippi
- Ghouls Night Out set for Thursday evening on the Square — The Halloween-themed event will feature shopping, dining specials, treats, giveaways, a costume contest and a photo booth from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Details on DeSoto County News.
- Oxford police remind public about postgame traffic flow — The Oxford Police Department reminded the public to watch for officers directing traffic and pedestrians near roadways as part of a postgame traffic flow pattern following Ole Miss’s homecoming game. Details on Oxford MS News.
Mississippi Sports
Southern Miss football falls to Arkansas State 23-13
Southern Miss’s football team lost to Arkansas State 23-13 Saturday night at Renasant Stadium, hampered by Arkansas State’s ball-control offense and two interceptions. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
Millsaps football sets offensive record in 62-14 win over Sewanee
The Millsaps College football team dominated Sewanee 62-14 on Saturday, setting a program record with 670 yards of total offense and tying the school record with seven passing touchdowns. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
Romer leads Southern Miss after two rounds at Tar Heel Invitational
Live stats are available for the ongoing Tar Heel Invitational, where Southern Miss’s Romer is leading the team after two rounds of collegiate golf competition. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
Ole Miss volleyball hosts South Carolina in key SEC match
The Ole Miss volleyball team concludes a brief homestand Sunday with a match against South Carolina, scheduled for 12 p.m. Central Time at the Gillom Athletics Performance Center. Read the full story on Mississippi Sports.
