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November 8th, 2011
The nominees for the 2011 Conerly Trophy were announced today by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Below are the nominees from each of the 4-yard college football programs in the state.
Alcorn State : Terrence Lewis, Jr. WR- Fort Meyers, FL Starting punt returner and wide receiver who garnered 23 catches, 388 yards, and 5 touchdowns this season, thus far.
Belhaven: Justin Gaines, Jr., Running back - Montrose, MS, - leads the team with 923 yards and 12 touchdowns.
It didnât matter who was on the floor for Hebron Monday night, the result probably would have been the same.
A 45-point second half performance by the Eagles (1-0) catapulted them to a 65-36 season-opening victory over Grace Christian in front of their home fans.
Despite getting into early foul trouble with two starters, the Eagles finally got into a rhythm after the half.
Floyd Perry
Floyd Perry, age 57, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Funeral services are Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at 1 p.m. from Union Star M.B. Church, with the Rev. Billie Joe Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Union Star M.B. Church Cemetery.
Visitation is today, from 2 â 6 p.m. at Carter's Mortuary Services Chapel.
Carter's Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements.
November 7th
TRIVIA QUESTION: CAN YOU NAME THE ONLY WEST POINT FOOTBALL PLAYER TO EVER WIN THE MISSISSIPPI PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD? AND WHAT YEAR DID HE WIN IT?
To enter this week's contest, write down the answer and include your name and phone number, then bring it to our office at 221 E. Main Street. Or you can email us at dtleditor@bellsouth.net.
Gwendolyn Stevens Chandler
Gwendolyn Stevens Chandler, born Aug. 28, 1923, in Hillsboro, Ore., passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 of natural causes. Her husband, Creighton Chandler Sr. Esq. of West Point, preceded her in death March 31, 1984.
Gwendolyn Stevens Chandler
Gwendolyn Stevens Chandler, born Aug. 28, 1923, in Hillsboro, Ore., passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 of natural causes. Her husband, Creighton Chandler Sr. Esq. of West Point, preceded her in death March 31, 1984.
Robert Allen Spencer
Robert Allen Spencer, age 58, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus.
Robert Allen Spencer was born Oct. 1, 1953, in West Point, to the late Katie Irene Strickland and Nickolas N. Spencer. He was a grocery and produce manager. Mr. Spencer was of the Baptist faith.
Voncile Anderson âBonnieâ McNeece
Voncile Anderson âBonnieâ McNeece, age 91, passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Voncile Anderson âBonnieâ McNeece was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Fayette, Ala., to the late C.A. and Mary Monasco Anderson. She was a member of Calvery Baptist Church in West Point.
Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Robinson Chapel with Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery in Amory.
November 5th
West Point hit the hardwood for the first time this season, unfortunately both the girls and boys teams lost to Starkville in the West Point Classic.
The girls fell 57-48 before the boys were downed 81-56.
A complete recap of the girls game will be in Sunday's edition of the Daily Times Leader. The boys will be featured in Tuesday's edition.
November 4th
The West Point Green Wave moved one week closer to Jackson Friday night with a convincing 56-20 over New Hope in district play.
The victory paces them at 6-1 and a second place finish in the district which means a first round matchup with Neshoba Central next Friday at home at 7 p.m.
For the complete story, pick up Sunday's edition of the Daily Times Leader.
