SUMMARY: Ozzy Osbourne, known as the “godfather of heavy metal,” passed away at 76 after battling Parkinson’s disease. He performed multiple times in Mississippi, including at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Mississippi Coliseum in Biloxi and Jackson during tours in the 1980s and 1990s. His 1996 Jackson setlist featured classics like “Paranoid” and “Crazy Train.” Perez Hodge, a former radio host, recalls Osbourne’s final Mississippi concert as loud, hot, and memorable. Osbourne made a social media post showing a $11.50 1984 concert ticket. Twice a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he was famed for his wild persona and later softened in MTV’s “The Osbournes.”

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State football’s cowbell tradition, known for nearly a century, has been nominated by USA Today’s 10Best as one of college football’s top traditions. The iconic cowbell-ringing, rooted in a local legend about a lost cow on the field, was banned in 1974 but returned in 2010, becoming a symbol of Bulldog spirit. Fans can vote for it as the nation’s best tradition through August 17. Ahead of the 2025 season kickoff against Southern Miss, coach Jeff Lebby and key players highlighted their offseason work, embracing a tough schedule and aiming to exceed expectations despite challenges.

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SUMMARY: ESPN will feature the 2025 Neshoba County Fair in its revived “SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days” series. The fair, held in Philadelphia, Mississippi from July 25 to August 1, will host ESPN’s “SportsCenter” live on July 29. Anchor Shae Cornette will cover red-clay horse races, interview attendees, and showcase local traditions. The series, last aired in 2005, highlights state rivalries and fan culture across the U.S. Mississippi is the 34th stop on ESPN’s summer tour, which builds excitement for its new streaming service launching in September. Cornette previously anchored the segment from South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore BMX Racing event.

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