Jackson State Routs Mississippi Valley State 38-7
Taylor called plays for the first time in nearly two years as Jackson State gained 418 yards of total offense.
Jackson Sports News
In Jackson, sports news means athletic competition, league business decisions, championship results and player performance. Reporting follows the teams and individuals competing at the highest levels of their respective sports.
Football
Jackson State Running Back Blount Missed Game
The star running back sat out against Grambling State following an injury sustained earlier this month.
Basketball
Live Poll
Do you believe prominent local athletes provide meaningful inspiration and support to your community?
Jackson Awarded Key to City to Monta Ellis
The city honored the basketball star for his athletic career and community contributions during a ceremony.
Baseball
Mississippi Orioles Host Free Fall Festival
The team's second annual fall festival brought community activities, vendors, and food to Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson.
Wrestling
Jackson News Anchors Featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Local 16 WAPT morning anchors appeared on the late-night program to support Guillermo Rodriguez.
Running
Live Poll
Do you believe participating in local community events like trail races improves your area's quality of life?
Belhaven Hills Classic Drew Hundreds to Jackson
Hundreds of participants gathered in Jackson for the fourth annual Belhaven Hills Classic trail race.
This section follows game outcomes, roster changes, coaching adjustments and the business operations behind professional and amateur athletics. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Facility management and public funding for infrastructure projects often create intersection points between municipal government and sports. Seasonal tournament schedules and off-season training regimes dictate the rhythm of local athletic coverage.