Mississippi News
Not just another sports story
Not just another sports story
I have been covering Mississippi Sports for 56 of my 69 years. After more than half a century, I still look to give Mississippians uniquely Mississippi sports stories – and historical perspective on those stories – they won't find anywhere else.
A recent case in point was my piece on tiny Oak Hill Academy in West Point, specifically the school's golf team, which is dominating its opposition like few, if any, high school teams have in Mississippi history. The Oak Hill Rangers recently won the state's 3A private school championship by a whopping 83 shots in a one-day tournament. A former Mississippi high school golfer myself, my article tells you the story behind the story – how it has happened – and lends historical perspective to a uniquely Mississippi story.
In another recent column, I told a compelling story of a Laurel softball umpire who was physically attacked by a fan. But the column goes beyond that ugly night, telling how these incidents have become all too common in youth league and high school sports and have led directly to a shortage of high school umpires and officials in the state.
“There is much not to like about Mississippi but also much to love. Mainly, I love the people and how creative our people have always been – as writers, musicians, entertainers and athletes. I tell sports stories for a living and no state produces more compelling sports stories per capita than Mississippi.”
Rick Cleveland, Sports Columnist
My goal at Mississippi Today is to show how and why sports are such an integral part of Mississippi society and to give our readers something on our website that they will not find in any other medium.
I grew up playing and then covering Mississippi sports, and have seen first-hand the role sports have played in the integration of the state's schools and society. I saw the role sports played in the changing of the Mississippi flag. Mississippians care passionately about their games and the people who play them. These are stories that need to be told.
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This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
SUMMARY: The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association recently received the Bernice Linton Outstanding Event Award for their Elvis Festival at the Pinnacle Awards. The festival has a significant economic impact on Tupelo, attracting attendees from all over the world. The event planning, promotion, and marketing is a year-round effort, involving partnerships with various organizations. The staff and volunteers work hard to keep the festival fresh and exciting for attendees of all ages. The 26th annual Tupelo Elvis Festival is scheduled for June 6 to June 9. For more information, visit TupeloElvisFestival.com.
The post Tupelo Elvis Festival crowned ‘king' of festivals at Pinnacle Awards appeared first on www.wcbi.com
SUMMARY: Mandisa, the gospel singer who gained fame on “American Idol,” passed away at her home in Nashville at age 47. She began her career as a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and gained national fame on “American Idol” in 2006. After the show, she pursued a career as a recording artist and won a Grammy for her 2011 album “Overcomer.” Mandisa's public relations team confirmed her death, and the cause is currently unknown. Known for her kindness and singing about Jesus, Mandisa's passing has left many saddened, but her team asks for prayers for her family and friends during this difficult time.
The post Singer and ‘American Idol' finalist Mandisa dies at 47 appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: A visitation will be held for two-year-old Jastiny, who was killed in Southaven last month by her mother who is now charged with capital murder. Jastiny's grandmother, Towana Johnson, who was caring for her and her brother says the system failed them. Johnson found Jastiny unresponsive in her room. Jastiny's mother suffered from severe mental illness, and despite efforts to get her help, the system failed them. The mother is currently in jail, and Jastiny's visitation and funeral will be held soon. Mental health resources are available for those in need.
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Mississippi News5 days agoMississippi will soon be bombarded with cicadas
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SuperTalk FM4 days ago
4 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi during latest round of severe storms
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SuperTalk FM2 days ago
Chance of parole denied for man who killed 3 Choctaw Indian tribal members
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SuperTalk FM5 days ago
2 Jones County correctional officers arrested in smuggling bust
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Mississippi News7 days ago
Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue
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Local News5 days agoAlmost 3,500 Mississippi Veterans have enrolled in VA health care in past 365 days, 28% increase over last year
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Kaiser Health News2 days ago
To Stop Fentanyl Deaths in Philadelphia, Knocking on Doors and Handing Out Overdose Kits
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SuperTalk FM4 days ago
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