Mississippi Sports
Mississippi Baseball Talent on Full Display in MLB Draft
Thirty baseball players from Mississippi heard their names called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, a remarkable showing that once again put the Magnolia State in the national spotlight for...
Two MS high schoolers drafted by MLB
Purvis High School shortstop and Mississippi State signee Jojo Parker was taken eighth overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft Sunday...
Austin Simmons prepared to step into some big shoes at Ole Miss
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune Ole Miss fans could read the room. Or in this case the stadium — their stadium. Mighty Georgia, national champions twice in the previous three...
Wagon’s hitched, Lebby needs Shapen to stay healthy
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune It’s quite possible Blake Shapen has doubts right now, but they’re not about his ability, an old Mississippi State quarterback says. Shapen also...
The football lives of Belton and Marcus Johnson shaped by their mom’s work ethic
By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune Behind many successful football stories there’s a mother pushing sons to do the right things. For the Johnsons, Belton and Marcus, Glenda Smith is...
Jackson State’s T.C. Taylor Honored at Black College Football Hall of Fame Following Historic Championship Season
Jackson State University is celebrating a major milestone in its football program as Head Coach T.C. Taylor was recognized on one of the sport’s biggest stages. On Saturday, Taylor was honored at...