TWENTY YEARS AGO — Former South Natchez standout Vernel Singleton has 22 points and Shaquille O’Neal has 20 points, 24 rebounds and 12 blocked shots in No. 14 LSU’s 148-141 win over No. 20 Loyola-Marymount.

TEN YEARS AGO — Franklin County quarterback Marcus Briggs, who threw for 322 yards and ran for 359 yards during his senior season and also runs a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash, signs with Alcorn State.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Jessie Lee finishes with a game-high 12 points and Krystal Arnold scores 11 points as the Huntington Lady Hounds defeat Tallulah Academy 45-35 to finish in second place in District 7-A.