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🌱 How a Central native became a finalist for Mississippi’s top baseball award

Central, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How a Central native became a finalist for Mississippi’s top baseball award

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southern Miss LHP Grayden Harris named 2026 Ferriss Trophy finalist (wdam.com) — A standout season from Southern Miss pitcher and Central native Grayden Harris has earned him a spot as a finalist for Mississippi’s prestigious 2026 Ferriss Trophy. Harris, a left-hander with a 7-1 record and 3.31 ERA, has consistently delivered deep starts and earned multiple weekly pitching honors. The winner will be announced May 18 in Jackson, Mississippi.
   

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