Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 36 points as Jacksonville State beat Middle Tennessee 77-63 on Thursday night. Pierre poured in 10 3-pointers (on 16 attempts) for the Gamecocks (16-7, 8-2 Conference USA).

Jacksonville's Police and Fire Pension Fund remains under 45% funded, despite strong investment returns over the past year.

Charlcie Vann, part of Jacksonville State Student Affairs, says this market is run by students and volunteers online. She says the Gamecock Market provides free access to food, personal items, ...

Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor.