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Union County

  • East Union names new softball coaches

    It has been 10 years since Josh Blythe has played at East Union and he marks the milestone reunion by returning to his alma mater as the head coach of slow pitch softball.

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  • Urchins’ summer ends

    Despite a loss Wednesday morning in the Northeast Mississippi Coaches Association For Better Baseball Summer Championship series, Chris Basil said he sees a lot of potential in East Union’s young baseball team.

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  • Area schools named state's best

    Two county schools were recognized for their athletic success, as they received the All-Sports Award, given annually by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
    New Albany and West Union received this award for their respective classes, each boasting state champions and teams that advanced far in the playoffs.

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  • West Union gym gets a face lift

    West Union will mark the 50th anniversary of the school this fall, and when the celebration takes place in September, the school will also dedicate a remodeled gym, which is receiving an overhaul this summer.

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  • Newby first female golf signee for BMC

    A former multi-sport athlete from West Union made history last Thursday, becoming the first female golfer for Blue Mountain College.

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  • Adair, Parman fill girls basketball coaching vacancies

    Two Union County girls basketball coaching vacancies were filled Monday night with the hiring of Trent Adair at Ingomar and Shelley Parman at East Union, both bringing excitement and a connection from Hatley to Union County.

    Parman joins the Lady Urchins after stints as a junior high coach at Dorsey Attendance Center and Iuka Middle School. Helping to rebuild the tradition at East Union is what excites the first-time high school coach.

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  • County athletes take part in NEMBCA All-Star games

    Tadarious Coburn led a Bulldog-laden East All-Star squad in its win over the West, 101-86, on Saturday in Booneville.

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  • County softball players take part in all-star event

    Five Union County standouts played the final games of their high school careers on Thursday, participating in the fifth annual Northeast Mississippi Softball Coaches Association All-Star games at Veterans Park in Tupelo.

     

    Danielle Taylor pitched three innings for the West squad, allowing seven hits in the East’s 12-5 win in the fast pitch game.

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  • All-Star events slated for this weekend

    Basketball and softball All-Stars are on showcase this weekend, participating in the Northeast Mississippi Softball Coaches Association and Northeast Mississippi Basketball Coaches Association All-Star games in Tupelo and Booneville.
    The slow pitch and fast pitch games took place Thursday night at Veterans Park in Tupelo, featuring five local seniors. Fast pitch opened the evening with West Union’s Danielle Taylor and East Union’s Chelsea Kuhn playing respectively for the West and East squads.

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  • Carnell's second chance

    A semester away from the game he loves was enough inspiration to get Zach Carnell back on the court. After starting at Delta State, then transferring to Itawamba Community College in the spring semester, the former Ingomar standout will now take his talents to J.D. Parker’s Blue Mountain College squad.

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