
Mississippi mourns loss of football star Idarrious Bowie after fatal shooting
A former Ole Miss and Jackson State player was gunned down in Rankin County; five suspects are in custody and the community grapples with grief and justice.
Jun 8, 2026
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A former Ole Miss and Jackson State player was gunned down in Rankin County; five suspects are in custody and the community grapples with grief and justice.
The death of former college football player Idarrious Iantron Bowie has led to the arrest of five suspects, with murder and accessory charges filed as the investigation continues.
Vic Purvis, who passed away at 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, left an indelible mark on Southern Miss football as a player and as a radio analyst whose voice defined generations of Golden Eagles fans.