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But for those who have not found time or opportunity to fish with the children they love, the Mississippi Department of wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) offers an entire slate of youth fishing rodeos for the kids in our state.

Swimming is a popular and beneficial activity for the summer. It’s a great way to beat the heat, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors. Swimming offers numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength, and enhanced flexibility, as well as a refreshing way to spend time with family and friends. It is also a growing competitive sport in Mississippi for student-athletes of all ages. 

There’s something about baseball in Mississippi that just feels different — maybe it’s the way the game slows down time on a warm summer evening, or perhaps it’s the sound of cleats on red clay and the low hum of a hometown crowd. Whatever it is, baseball isn’t just a sport here. It’s a tradition that’s been passed down, inning by inning, for over a century.

So, the 2025 NEMCABB All-Star Baseball Games took place this past Saturday, May 31, at the Corinth High School Baseball Field in Corinth, Mississippi.  

In case you are unfamiliar with the history behind NEMCABB, it all started in December of 1989 at an ICC Baseball Clinic, the college’s first annual camp, actually. Several area baseball coaches discussed the need for their best senior baseball players from North Mississippi to garner more scouting exposure and recognition, outside the statewide all-star games already held annually in Jackson. 

That’s a wrap! 

Our state’s high school baseball season officially ended this past week at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, with the completion of the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s (MHSAA) 2025 State Baseball Championships.  

Let’s talk about the infamous bucket list! 

Yep, we all have one, whether we officially put it in writing or keep it to ourselves. Everyone has things they’ve never done but would love to do – one day.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and former Ole Miss Rebel A.J. Brown will go from catching touchdowns in the Super Bowl to delivering words of encouragement and inspiration at the University of Mississippi’s 172nd annual Commencement on May 10.

Slalom skateboarding is a form of downhill skateboard racing that first appeared in the 1960s and 1970s and reemerged in popularity in the 2000s. Slalom racers skate down a course usually marked by plastic cones, with the winner doing it the fastest. 

On Tuesday, April 22, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) announced the high school winners of this year’s prestigious Miss Softball and Mr. Baseball. Presented by C spire, 14 recipients, one female and one male athlete from each of the seven MHSAA classifications, were recognized for distinct excellence in their sport. 

This is my favorite time of year. Not because it is such beautiful spring weather. Not because the school year…

Dr. Tristan Clemons continues to solidify his reputation as a rising international research star with The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering’s faculty.

Say the name Larry McKay to anyone in North Mississippi, and the first word that comes up for discussion is basketball. If the discussion continues, talk of Baldwyn High School invariably comes up – Baldwyn Bearcat championship basketball, to be precise.

Since I recently wrote about the ongoing road to championship gold for Mississippi’s high school basketball teams, it also seems quite appropriate to relay the winners of one of our state’s highest honors for individual basketball players – Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball.

Mississippi’s high school basketball season is quickly drawing to a close, with Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) quarterfinal rounds…

Ready, set, hut!! Mississippi kicks off a new high school sport for girls. 

The New Orleans Saints, in collaboration with the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), announced the sanctioning of girls’ flag football.

Yes: it’s time once again to revel in the glory of just how good of a sports town Pascagoula really is. The Pascagoula Athletic Foundation recently announced the Class of 2025 for the Pascagoula Athletic Hall of Fame, at the same time noting that the induction ceremony will take place on June 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula.