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Greenwood hosts Ruleville: Bulldogs playing Tigers for first time
By BILL BURRRUS - For the Commonwealth
Thu,08/28/25-2:00AM , 1963 Reads
Two Mississippi Delta high schools, just 30 minutes apart, will meet for the first time on the gridiron.
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Bill Burrus, left, interviews Pillow Academy head coach Tripp McCarty, who is accompanied by his wife, May, and son, Stock.

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Twenty-eight year career ends for Burrus with a Pillow win
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sat,08/29/20-4:09AM , 1018 Reads
Well, that’s a wrap.

Twenty-eight years of sports journalism ended Friday night with Pillow Academy’s 27-16 win over Indianola Academy at Bill Davis Field. It was nice to go out with a win, and thanks for the game ball, Mustangs.
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Pillow Academy quarterback Christian Belk (2) runs with the ball as he eludes a Jackson Academy defender during their game Friday night in Jackson.

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Raiders just too much for Mustangs
By BILL BURRRUS -
Sports Editor
Sat,08/22/20-2:55AM , 534 Reads
JACKSON — Pillow Academy needed a near-flawless outing to have a chance. Unfortunately, it didn’t get it.

The Mustangs hung tough for nearly a half-a-quarter, but then the flood gates opened, and they had no answers against a talented Jackson Academy team.
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Mustangs hit road to face tough Week 1 foe
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Wed,08/19/20-9:04PM , 513 Reads
Kickoff of the Pillow Academy 2020 football season is only about 24 hours away.

Even though some thought months ago this day might never come amid concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mustangs are on the verge of what is sure to be an interesting season.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 68°F
Feels Like: 79°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 81%
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 15 mph
Sky Cover: 66%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
Moon Rise: 10:27 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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