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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.

Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.

Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.

Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.

Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.

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Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes

By TAYLOR THOMPSON TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/28/26-1:06PM, 703 Reads 44,005 Statewide
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
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Pictured are some of the members of the Charleston High School flag football team, shown Thursday, March 26, at Southaven High School.

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Charleston flag football team clinches win in first game

By CLAY MCFERRIN CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Fri,03/27/26-12:44PM, 1,230 Reads
The Charleston High School flag football team defeated Aberdeen's girls 14-0 in a game played Thursday at Southaven High School.
"It was a great experience and was really fun for the girls and the coaches, too," said East Tallahatchie School District Athletic Director LaDon Taylor.
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Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - MISSISSIPPI TODAY MICHAEL GOLDBERG - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/26/26-4:22PM, 558 Reads 38,777 Statewide
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
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Steve Knight steps down after 44-year run as men’s basketball coach at William Carey

By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/26/26-4:10PM, 423 Reads 22,223 Statewide
Steve Knight became the head men’s basketball coach at William Carey College way back in July of 1982 at the age of 25.
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