by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today August 14, 2023 They come mostly from small towns, but Mississippi athletes made an huge impact around the globe this past weekend. Let’s take a look: In women’s golf, Fulton’s Ally McDonald Ewing finished tied for sixth in the...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today August 3, 2023 High school football coaches often bemoan “rebuilding years,” but few, if any, have ever faced anything like what South Delta head coach KePatrick Barnes is up against. His Bulldogs have no place to play, and no...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today July 24, 2023 The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members in ceremonies Saturday night at the Jackson Convention Center. The MSHOF Class of 2023 is a diverse one, which, as usual, includes high achieving...
By: James Bryan Harrell A Mississippi State Bulldog legend considered to be one the best defensive players to come through Starkville died Thursday. Johnie Earl Cooks, 64, was a member of the Bulldog football team from 1977-1981. At Mississippi State, Cooks would...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today July 3, 2023 As this is written, the Atlanta Braves, who have several Mississippi markings, have the best record in baseball. The Braves are insanely hot at present, having won 23 of their last 26 games to improve their record to...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today June 22, 2023 Recent storms and resulting power outages prompted a mini-vacation of sorts to New Orleans, not that I need a good excuse to head that way. My Sunday morning walk took me by Tulane’s Yulman Stadium, where...