but for those in the small town of Houston, Mississippi, it’s a source of hometown pride — and it has a claim to the name that predates Texas by 30 days. “We’re the first Houston,” said ...

HOUSTON, Miss. — In the small town of Houston, Mississippi, with a population just over 3,000, one name rings out far beyond the football field: Chris Jones. The Kansas City Chiefs' star ...

Cox met Jones in his junior year of high school, when Jones moved to Houston, Mississippi, walked into Houston High and asked whether he could play football. Cox, the defensive coordinator ...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's lieutenant governor collapsed on the floor of the state Senate Wednesday.

The six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro played at Mississippi State from 2013-15 and is a Houston, Mississippi, native. In 15 games this season, Jones has 37 tackles, five sacks and 20 ...

Also in the vehicle were West Point resident James Smith and Stephanie Wofford, of Houston, Mississippi. Smith was found with a loaded gun on him when he was taken into custody, the sheriff’s of ...

Transferring from Houston, Ace Reese has the potential to be one of the top transfer additions in the SEC and beyond.

HOUSTON (AP) — Grayson Carter's 17 points helped Texas Southern rout Mississippi Valley State 79-38 on Saturday night.

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi Valley State faces Texas Southern in SWAC action Saturday. The Tigers are 9-2 on their home court. Texas Southern gives up 69.6 points and has been outscored by 2.2 points ...

It projects a matchup against No. 10 Nebraska in Wichita, Kansas with the winner playing either No. 2 Houston or No. 15 Cleveland State. Mississippi State enters Tuesday's game versus Florida at No.

Then there’s Houston. The city in Mississippi that’s a little bit smaller but more importantly, is home to Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones. Arrests are made in connection with ...