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​​ CARTHAGE, Tx. — In Texas, even the wins are bigger. Pearl River (1-0 overall) kicked off the Govan‑Williams era in dramatic fashion, defeating No. 8 Kilgore (1-1) 54‑52. "Being able to come out and start it off the right way at Pearl River means a lot," Govan-Williams said. "I attribute this game to my players—their willingness to trust me as their head coach, but most importantly, their willingness to fight. We always talk about players being an extension of the head coach, and tonight, I took pride in that." In a hostile environment tied at 52, head coach Shenea Govan-Williams called a timeout to draw up a potential game-winning play. With 12.3 seconds left on the clock, the Wildcats couldn't get the shot to fall, and Kilgore got the rebound. The spotlight found the freshman Jahanna Wilson  (Jackson; Callaway) in a one-on-one situation as Kilgore passed the ball behind the defense and up court to a lone Ranger. Baptized by fire in her first collegiate game, Wilson came up big and ripped the ball out of the Kilgore players' hands.  Wilson then passed the ball out of traffic to Mattison Bell  (Philadelphia, Miss.; Choctaw Central), who dribbled up court with the clock ticking down. Bell delivered a pinpoint pass into the paint to Cy'Nara Robinson  (McGehee, Ark.).  In a scene straight out of a movie, Robinson shot the layup, and as time expired the ball went in. From there, the celebration ensued as Govan-Williams coached Pearl River to its first ranked win since November 20, 2023, against Shelton State.  "We practice that exact situation every day, whether it's 30 or 45 seconds," Govan-Williams said. "Mattison was so poised, watching the clock with six seconds left, making the big play to Cy'nara, getting her feet under her, and being so confident to make that last shot. I think that came down to what we preach every day in practice." FIRST HALF The Wildcats got off to a slow start, as Kilgore raced out to an early 6-0 lead. Bell was the first Wildcat to score in the 2025-26 campaign, hitting a jumper off a steal by Hughes, assisted by Jae'la Smith  (Vicksburg, Porter's Chapel). After that basket, Kilgore maintained their pressure and surged ahead 11-2. Pearl River responded as Hughes and Smith each hit jump shots, and Bell drained a wide-open three, closing the first quarter at 19-8. The second quarter began with Pearl River going on a 7-2 run, fueled by five points from Robinson and a layup from Wilson, cutting the deficit to 20-16. From there, the teams traded baskets until halftime, with Kilgore holding a 31-24 lead. SECOND HALF After the half, Pearl River went on another run, this time a 7-0 surge capped by a Bell jumper to tie the game at 31-31.  The third quarter remained a back-and-forth battle. Hughes led the Wildcats offensively, scoring on a five-foot pull-up jumper and a layup, as Pearl River trailed 44-41 heading into the fourth. In the final quarter, Wilson took over, scoring seven straight points to put the Wildcats ahead 52-47. The Rangers managed to tie the game, but chaos ensued in the closing moments, and Pearl River ultimately opened the season with a victory.   LEADING THE WAY Jae'la Smith  would have 16 points, going 7-10 from the field.  Madison Hughes  was next up in points for Pearl River, scoring 10 with three blocks.  Cy'Nara Robinson  was possibly the biggest name for the Wildcats, scoring 9 points and hitting the game-winner.

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News)- Danny Dossett Sr has died. Mr. Dossett is the long time owner of Dossett Cadillac in Hattiesburg. Danny leadership and commitment to Hattiesburg was amplified by maintaining both ownership and a strong presence in the inner city towards the downtown Hattiesburg area when most car dealerships that once filled Broadway Drive and West Pine Street left to build newer and bigger lots on Hwy 98 in West Hattiesburg. The news of Mr. Dossett passing was confirmed on his official business social media page: “It is our sad duty to inform every one of you that Mr. Danny Dossett Sr., owner, leader, our rock, our inspiration, has went to be with the Lord this afternoon. His leadership has defined us for over 50 years! He strived everyday to make us better men and women, and he was what made this business what it has become. He treated every person he came across with respect, kindness, and professionalism. He was very appreciative to every customer that trusted us with their automotive needs. We will honor his legacy at Dossett GMC Cadillac for the next 50 years, and beyond! Thank you Mr. Danny!” This is a developing story.

HATTIESBURG, MS (THN NEWS) - A Hattiesburg man was hit by a train. According to reports, Carl Gray was struck by a train in the Palmer’s Crossings. Local offcials are trying to contact his family. This is a developing story.

ATLANTA, Ga (THN NEWS) - Derrick Groves has been captured according the the US Marshals Office. According to reports he was captured in Atlanta, Georgia in the basement of a home, the area so small that it was crawl space only. The arrest took place on Honeysuckle Street in Southwest Atlanta.

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) Donivan Barnes was a young 25 year old black man that was killed in a hit and run on Friday, October 6, 2023, on Westover Drive in Hattiesburg, MS. 3 weeks later local law enforcement arrested Andrew David Cook, a 23 year old white man, who admitted he had a car wreck but was never indicted for the crime. The grand jury said they didn't have enough evidence. The evidence they did have included suspect Andrew's confession, Donivan's blood on Andrew's truck, & his damaged truck among other evidence. The Mississippi Attorney General Office has been asked to take over the case by the local district attorney's office. While Donivan's family is waiting for justice, they are also making a huge plea. Anyone who has seen anything or anyone who may know anything, please reach out.

HATTIESBURG , Miss (THN News) - Former Hattiesburg Judge and prominent attorney Vanessa Jones will represent the family of Demartravion "Trey" Reed, the 21 year old African American student who was found hanging from a tree on the central campus near the pickleball courts  at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi on Monday Morning, September 15, 2025. "We are not willing to accept any cause of death until we have been presented all the facts, independently verified those facts through our own investigation, and determined based on evidence and witnesses what really happened to Trey." The family will hold its first official press conference today at 4:00pm at Living Faith Miracle Temple Church of God In Christ, 1002 Rayford Street, in Grenada, MS. Attorney Jones Law Firm released the following statement: "On behalf of The Vanessa J Law Firm & Associates, we want to first express how heartbroken we all are about the death of Trey. We extend our deepest condolences to all of Trey’s family, friends, & classmates at Delta State University. Insomuch, it is our job to represent this family, determine the facts of this case and to seek justice for Trey Reed. In doing so, given the multiple conflicting accounts of how Trey died, our firm will begin by ordering an independent autopsy. We are not willing to accept any cause of death until we have been presented all the facts, independently verified those facts through our own investigation, and determined based on evidence and witnesses what really happened to Trey. At 4pm, we will hold the first official press conference on behalf of Trey’s family where we along with Trey’s family will be happy to answer all relevant questions." The death of Demartravion has sparked outrage among students and community. Classes at Delta State University have been canceled for today. Follow our new Facebook Page for 24/7 updates by tapping this link: THN Magazine- Hattiesburg News.

POPLARVILLE, Miss (THN News)- Poplarville High School 4 star recruit Ty Keys didn't break the record on Friday Night in the win over Hancock as reported by the national media including Maxprep. According to the Mississippi Association of Players, Ty Keys actually stats are 18 carries, 8 touchdowns & 506 yards of offense as confirmed by Poplarville High School. The school stated it was an honest error. Follow Our New Facebook Page: THN Magazine- Hattiesburg News. The radio crew took down stats for their radio show, not as official stats for the school. In a post game interview, Head Coach Jay Beech was asked about the record breaking yards by local media, but those yards were not accurate. After reviewing film and checking with the other school, the error was corrected. Ty Keys still had a damn good night & is without question one of the most talented athletes in all of high school sports.

DALLAS, TX (THN News) Before the first snap of the game, Superstar Eagles Player Jalen Carter was ejected for the game by referee Sean Smith for unsportsmanlike conduct after he spit on Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott. What Dak said to Jalen remains unknown. What we do know is whatever he said, Jalen Carter reacted by spitting on Dak Jersey just minutes after kickoff. With Jalen now out of the game, Dak drove the Cowboys down the field with 6 plays to score a touchdown, the first of the season. This is a developing story.

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Jackson State women's soccer team opened quickly and battled to a hard-fought 2–2 draw at Southern Miss on Wednesday evening at the Southern Miss Soccer Complex. The Tigers struck first just 2:38 into the match when Dezire Kaila Tablado netted her first goal of the season off an assist from Zaniyah Gonzague . Southern Miss answered in the 19th minute with a goal by Rhyleigh Marks , sending the teams level at halftime. In the second half, Sarah Portis delivered a go-ahead goal in the 53rd minute, but the Golden Eagles equalized in the 75th minute on a penalty kick by Ryan Smith . Goalkeeper Valentina Goodloe anchored JSU with five saves on 12 shots faced. Defensively, the Tigers showed resilience, absorbing pressure as Southern Miss finished with a 12–7 shot advantage. With the draw, Jackson State moves to 1-4-1 on the season, while Southern Miss shifts to 0-5-1 .

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) – The Crusaders suffer their first home loss since October 21st, 2023, as they go down 4-0 to RV Xavier (La.). Carey had the chance to go ahead early, courtesy of  Rico Duggan . Duggan found himself in possession inside the Xavier penalty area. Duggan cut onto his favored left foot and took his shot but couldn't get clean contact as the ball trickled into Breno Zanolla's arms. XU's chances early on came from set pieces, as they aimed to take advantage of long free kicks and long throws into the Crusader box. The opening 30 minutes saw little action on either side. Carey maintained control of the game with the majority of possession but couldn't create any clear chances. Xavier's defense held strong to deny the Crusaders as they attempted to catch them on the counterattack. Duggan and  Joshua Salas  were at the heart of everything Carey tried to create. Carey had a penalty shout turned down as Duggan went down under a challenge by the Gold Rush defender. The referee waived away those claims instantly. Xavier took advantage of their only shot on target in the 36th minute as they went 1-0 up. A long ball from Guilherme Domingues released Iman Ouedraogo over the top. A defensive miscue between the Carey defense and keeper  Alex Molto  allowed Ouedraogo to tap the ball into an empty net. Carey's best chance of the game through some excellent link up play in the Carey midfield. A low driven ball from  Lewis Green  found Salas on the edge of the penalty area. Salas provided a delightfully deft flick off the outside of his right foot that released Danny Mulero in behind. Mulero couldn't quite get his shot off in time as the recovering defender made the sliding tackle to deny the Crusaders. Only 8 minutes into the second half and XU had doubled their lead. Antonio Merola whipped an in-swinging free kick into the penalty from their left-hand side. Ouedraogo rose highest at the back post to head the ball in off the underside of the crossbar. Carey continued to maintain possession during the opening 15 minutes of the second half. Despite the majority share of possession, the Crusaders were unable to turn their possession into chances on goal. XU were happy to absorb the pressure and hit Carey on the counterattack. 72 minutes on the clock the Gold Rush added their third. Ouedraogo was fouled on the edge of the box on the left-hand side. XU claimed the foul was in the box, attempting to claim a penalty, but it proved unnecessary as they would score directly off the free kick. Merola hit an in-swinging low cross across the front of goal. The cross managed to sneak its way through the Carey wall, through a number of bodies, and crept into the Carey goal at the far post. 83 minutes in and Xavier thought they had added a fourth. The ball dropped to Nelson Nakayama outside the Carey box. Nakayama shifted the ball onto his left foot as he touched the ball past the defender and drove the ball low across goal into the net via the post. Nakayama's joy was short-lived as he was denied by the wave of the linesman's flag. Xavier, however, eventually got their fourth with 13 seconds remaining. Nilson Zavala's pass found John Orgah deep inside the penalty area. Orgah brought the ball under control and snuck a shot across goal and into the far post to put the stamp on their victory. Carey are back in action Sunday, September 7th as they host Indiana Tech. That game is set to get underway at 12 PM at Danny Owens Field.

Claire Smith (Coldwater; Lewisburg) sets a ball for an attack attempt against Jones College (Karisa Watkins). POPLARVILLE, Miss. (THN News)  — The Pearl River volleyball team showed grit Wednesday afternoon, rallying from a 2-0 deficit before ultimately falling to rival Jones College 3-1. "We had a less than stellar walk-through this morning and I think we created a slow start with that," head coach Haley Chatham said. "Preparation matters. We typically prepare well and carry it over. I hope we realize when we show up unprepared, that carries over too. "Credit to Jones for keeping their foot on the gas when trouble came their way. We are going to do a better job preparing, and we are going to look for ways to make the game plan happen instead of coming up with reasons we can't next time we see them." Pearl River (6-4 overall, 2-1 MACCC) fought back early in set one, pulling even at 7-7 behind a kill from Avery Wheat (Gonzales, La.; East Ascension). The Bobcats (3-0, 2-0) answered with a dominant run to claim the opener 25-13. Set two followed a similar script, though the Wildcats highlighted the frame with a full-extension dig from Skyla Rann (Gonzales, La.; East Ascension) that set up one of many kills from Lila Willett (Chelsea, Ala.). Jones again seized momentum and pulled away for a 25-15 win. The Wildcats bounced back in the third. After falling behind 11-7, PRCC surged ahead 14-12, sparked by a Wheat kill that deflected off a block and dropped in. Willett then took over down the stretch, tallying three kills in the final five points to secure a 25-22 victory. Pearl River grabbed a 9-7 edge in the fourth thanks in part to a block at the net by Morgan Mears (Hurley; East Central) and Claire Smith (Coldwater; Lewisburg). Jones quickly regained control, but the Wildcats clawed back to tie things 17-17 on a Bobcat attack error. PRCC took one last lead at 20-18 before Jones closed the door, 25-21, to win the match. NEXT UP The Wildcats head to Enterprise, Ala., on Friday for the Lurleen B. Wallace tournament, where they will face Santa Fe and Lawson State.

ATLANTA, Ga (THN News) - Lil Woody is seen unresponsive in a video published by Hattiesburg News. Kenneth Copeland who is known as a Lil Woody is seen laying on the streets of Atlanta after a very graphic video of an accident riding a motorbike. Lil Woody is a close friend to mega superstar musician Young Thug. Several online posts stated Lil Woody is dead. However, we can not confirm he is dead. We can confirm he appears to be unresponsive in the video published with this story. This is a developing story.