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C Spire Howell-Gillom finalists announced

C Spire Howell-Gillom finalists announced

Posted on: February 24,2014

Martha Alwal and Marshall Henderson, the reigning C Spire Gillom and Howell Trophy winners, are finalists again, but face stiff competition. C Spire and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum jointly announce three finalists in each category (in alphabetical order): First, the Gillom: Alwal, Mississippi State; Tia Faleru, Ole Miss; and Jamierra Faulkner, […]

Victoria Vivians: the legend grows and grows

Victoria Vivians: the legend grows and grows

Posted on: February 23,2014

This was my last week’s newspaper column, which is syndicated through the Mississippi Press Association. Since this was written, Victoria Vivians has led Scott Central to a district championship and broken (unofficially, unfortunately) the national high school scoring record. We all know: She scored the points! Something interesting happened last month when Scott Central’s Victoria […]

Fans, cohorts remember Orley Hood…

Fans, cohorts remember Orley Hood…

Posted on: February 21,2014

Orley Hood touched people. Some of the people he touched remember Orley here. Please feel free to click and add your comment. Boo Ferriss:  “Through the years I have thoroughly enjoyed Orley’s feature and sports articles.  He had a way of making sure you read his next column, and I did! Orley has to be […]

Orley Hood: for this writer, an inspiration

Orley Hood: for this writer, an inspiration

Posted on: February 21,2014

Orley Hood, a masterful writer, running buddy, storyteller, husband and father, died this morning shortly after midnight. He was 65. He fought acute leukemia to his last breath. Orley leaves behind many friends and thousands of fans, many of whom grew up reading his columns, often laughing and sometimes crying, but always enjoying the way […]

Mark it down: March 27, Women in Sports

Mark it down: March 27, Women in Sports

Posted on: February 20,2014

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame’s annual Women in Sports Day, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, is set for March 27 at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Among those taking part: • Peggie Gillom-Granderson, namesake of the Gillom Trophy, which goes annually to the most outstanding women’s college basketball player in […]

Superb field set for state's Champions event

Superb field set for state's Champions event

Posted on: February 18,2014

BILOXI – With seven World Golf Hall of Famers and 17 major championship winners, the 2014 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Presented by C Spire field will feature many of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport. The field, led by defending champion Michael Allen, includes six Masters Champions and, as of today, 28 […]

Most critical ankle sprain in Rebel history

Most critical ankle sprain in Rebel history

Posted on: February 17,2014

Deuce McAllister scored 41 touchdowns for Ole Miss and 49 more for the New Orleans Saints. The Ludlow community native, who played high school ball at Morton, remains the leading rusher and touchdown scorer in both Rebel and Saints history. Little wonder Deuce will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on July […]

Let's apply common sense in Scott County

Let's apply common sense in Scott County

Posted on: February 12,2014

In the sad and complicated situation involving the Scott County school system, common sense should prevail. In other words, the teens, who are not at fault, should not be punished and should be allowed to play ball. The adults, who caused the Scott County school system to face takeover by the state, should face the […]