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USM Great McElroy Passes

USM Great McElroy Passes

Posted on: July 26,2012

Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer Bucky McElroy, one of Southern Miss’s all-time football greats, died Wednesday in his hometown of Monroe, La., after a long battle with cancer. He was 83. McElroy, inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1981, was a standout running back at both Hinds Community College and USM. He […]

Ferriss Chosen for First Rube Award

Ferriss Chosen for First Rube Award

Posted on: July 16,2012

Boo Ferriss, one of Mississippi’s most beloved citizens, will receive the first The Rube award at the BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies July 27 at the Downtown Marriott in Jackson. The Rube is named for the late Michael Rubenstein, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum’s first and only executive director […]

Record Field for Farm Bureau Insurance Watermelon Classic

Record Field for Farm Bureau Insurance Watermelon Classic

Posted on: July 04,2012

Josh Heird, 32, of Louisville, Ky., and Meggan Franks, 28, of Starkville were the overall winners of the five-kilometer Farm Bureau Insurance Watermelon Classic Wednesday morning. A record 1,772 participants celebrated Independence Day in the 30th annual event held in sunny, warm and humid weather. Heird finished the 3.1 mile run in 16 minutes, 31 […]