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After a 3‑1 region finish and a narrow playoff loss, the Newton County Cougars open their season against the Morton Panthers on August 28, buoyed by 26 years of head coach Bobby Bass and motivated players.
The 2026 Mississippi high school football season kicks off with a slate of games that will test defending champions, spotlight top recruits, and highlight new coaching directions across the state.
A GoFundMe set up for the family of Shannon Thomas Tanner has raised nearly $16,500 of a $18,000 goal, as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.