Gamecocks headed to bowl, but which one? Nov 19, 2009
Barring the unexpected Florida losing to Florida International, Alabama falling to Chattanooga or Mississippi State beating Arkansas and Ole Miss the next two weeks the Gamecocks will snag one of the SEC's bowl slots regardless of how they fare against Clemson next weekend ... Mississippi State (4-6) would need to upset Arkansas and Ole Miss to reach the six wins required for bowl eligibility. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Army Corps Of Engineers' Failed During Katrina Nov 19, 2009
U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval late Wednesday ruled in favor of residents who alleged the Army Corps' shoddy oversight of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet led to the flooding of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and neighboring St. Bernard Parish. Many in Katrina have argued that Katrina, which struck the region Aug. 29, 2005, was a manmade disaster caused by the Army Corps' failure to maintain the levee system protecting the city. (W-USA News, DC)
Jackets get ready for Puerto Rico Nov 19, 2009
Also included are NCAA tournament sleeper teams Kansas State and Mississippi and traditional powerhouse Indiana. The schedule makers certainly did not give Tech an easy road to the Finals, as they will open against Dayton and then face a potential semi-final match-up against Villanova. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
JC Shurburtt » Nov 19, 2009
Olaniyan is the third player that hails from east of the Mississippi River to commit to UCLA in this cycle ... "I think that there is some talent right in the Memphis and Mississippi area to get about 10 players a year (at Memphis)," South Carolina tight ends coach Jeep Hunter said ... The area is not as heavily-recruited as some other metropolitan areas in the Southeast, but many of the SEC heavy hitters like LSU and Alabama recruit it, in addition to Tennessee, Ole Miss, Mississippi State,... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Men's Basketball Heads To William & Mary For Start To Rivalry Weekend Tonight Nov 19, 2009
Richmond had 48 rebounds against VMI, the most since pulling down 53 in a win over Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 17, 2003. Kevin Anderson has scored in double-figures in 47 of his last 49 games. (Richmondspiders.com)
Negligence ruling in Katrina floods may cost feds Nov 19, 2009
Duval sided with six residents and one business who argued the Army Corps' shoddy oversight of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet led to the flooding of New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward and neighboring St. Bernard Parish. He said, however, the corps couldn't be held liable for the flooding of eastern New Orleans, where two of the plaintiffs lived. (Albany Times Union)
No. 20 Louisville Surges Past Arkansas, 96-66 Nov 18, 2009
Delk, who scored his 20 points in 22 minutes, totaled 44 points in 28 games last season, his first at Louisville after transferring from Mississippi State, with a high of 10 points against DePaul. He had a pair of 3-pointers in the final 4 1/2 minutes of the first half as the Cardinals outscored Arkansas 20-5 and seemingly took control with a 48-31 cushion. (Uoflsports.com)
Coast To Coast Basketball Tour Package Nov 18, 2009
Join other Mississippi State fans on the December 9-12 Coast to Coast Basketball Tour, a tour that will allow you to watch the Mississippi State men's basketball team play DePaul, December 10th in the SEC-Big East Challenge in Tampa Bay, Florida, and the UCLA Bruins December 12th in the Wooden Classic in Los Angeles, California. The tour begins on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, when you will depart Columbus, Mississippi with the basketball team and coaches on a private air charter provided by Jet... (GenesPage.com)
South Carolina Baseball Announ... Nov 18, 2009
The Gamecocks will also host Mississippi State (April 2-4), Ole Miss (April 16-18), Alabama (April 30-May 2) and Florida (May 20-22). SEC road contests include Auburn (March 26-28), Vanderbilt (April 9-11), Georgia (April 23-25), Kentucky (May 7-9) and 2009 CWS participant Arkansas (May 14-16). (Uscsports.com)
College Power Rankings Nov 18, 2009
(10-0)Quarterback Greg McElroy completed three passes of more than 40 yards in the Crimson Tide's win against Mississippi State ... Last game: Beat Mississippi State, 31-3Next game: Saturday vs. Chattanooga. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Women's Basketball Outhustles Southern Miss for Ten Point Win Nov 17, 2009
(Monday, November 16, 2009) On paper the University of Southern Mississippi should have dominated the Redhawks women s basketball team in every facet of the game despite playing on the Redhawks homecourt. What stats and those same papers don t show is heart, hustle and the sheer will-power to win. (Gosoutheast.com)
A Place So Beautifully Sad, It Makes Me Want To Paint Nov 17, 2009
That night, two musicians, Lubos Bena, a Slovak guitarist, and Matej Ptaszek, a Czech harmonica player and singer whose usual venue is the street, "The Music of the Mississippi River.". Richard Burton observed that Czechs have a passion for automatons and proto-Frankenstein figures. (Slate)
McGhee quarterbacks Bulldogs over Philadelphia in 3A playoffs Nov 17, 2009
Philadelphia, led by All-State junior linebacker C.J. Johnson, an early 2011 Mississippi State commitment; made 16 tackles in the contest. The Bulldogs' aggressive running style gave McGhee time to dissect the Tornados defense for a crafty fourth down touchdown pass of 28 yards to senior DeHendret Collins in the third quarter. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
If you had been on the road at Mississippi State and in the pouring rain in Virginia, like I was, you would know that Tech fans in large numbers contributed to those local economies like never before. The reservations are already booked for Tampa, Miami and any points in between. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Unfriend is US dictionary's 2009 word of the year Nov 17, 2009
Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play Saturday at Mississippi. Tennessee spokeswoman Tiffany Carpenter says the team will travel to Oxford without wide receiver NuKeese Richardson, safety Janzen Jackson and defensive back Mike Edwards. (Fresno Bee)
St. Louis highlights its blues heritage Nov 16, 2009
ST. LOUIS - There's a widely held belief that blues music was born in the Mississippi Delta, traveled up river to places like Memphis and then north to Chicago ... At 77, Brock is a natural storyteller, who talks easily about growing up in Mississippi, playing music with Muddy Waters in Brock's mother's backyard during fish fries, working as a sharecropper in cotton fields, becoming a boxer who once beat Sonny Liston and fathering, he claims, 42 children. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AIDS patients to president: Send more money south Nov 16, 2009
Now he lives in Mississippi, where few of those services exist. Mississippi is just one ofseveral mostly rural states across the South with a dearth of resources for HIV and AIDS patients ... "People were spending (Ryan White) money in New York City to do journal writing conferences, and in Mississippi, we couldn't even get people to the clinics.". (WCAX.com, VT)
The nation's weather Nov 16, 2009
The slow-moving system was forecast to continue to flood the region from the Gulf of Mexico, up the Mississippi River, and up the East Coast in to the Mid-Atlantic states ... Flow around this system could create a cold front and push into the Upper and Mid-Mississippi Valley while sweeping through the Central Plains ... The country's midsection could start the workweek with some active weather on Monday because of a storm system in the Southern Plains that is expected to move into the... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
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com - Upon Further Review: Alabama at Mississippi State ... Mississippi State had played Florida and LSU tough at home and it's most lopsided loss had been to Georgia Tech, 42-31 ... Mississippi State threw his direction on the first play of the game and 10 more times. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
It Gets Started Tuesday Nov 16, 2009
margin of victory vs. non-conference foes at home, including quality wins over Arkansas, California, Davidson, Mississippi State, Murray State, Oral Roberts and Purdue ... Included in that list are some impressive non-conference games (all away from home) against #18 Mississippi State, #23 Illinois, #30 Vanderbilt and #51 Old Dominion ... The Tigers have played some impressive foes during Anderson s run as well, and own quality wins over Arkansas, California, Davidson, Purdue, Murray State,... (Mutigers.com)
School personnel cuts still possible Nov 15, 2009
Mississippi's K-12 administrators may have to look at personnel if there is another round of budget cuts this fiscal year, superintendents said ... Mississippi has 152 school districts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
US to lease offshore for oil drilling Nov 15, 2009
9 million acres located 3 to 250 miles (5 to 400 km) off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The blocks are in water depths from 10 feet (3 meters) to more than 11,200 feet (3,400 meters). (India Times)
No trap for UF Nov 15, 2009
Others Tennessee gets big win against Mississippi Wisconsin trounces the Wolverines Georgia Tech and Clemson continue to roll against their ACC foes Wake Forest pretty much assures that Florida State wont be bowling this season Miami picks up first win at North Carolina Ohio State reassumes its position at the top of the Big 10 with a win over Iowa Arizona controls California with defense as the Bears play without Jahvid Best Alabama and Georgia slip by in... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
John Grisham: The story behind the 'Ford County' stories Nov 15, 2009
"But I get bored," says Grisham, the 54-year-old world-renowned author who grew up in Desoto County and became a lawyer and Mississippi legislator ... "The stories kind of remind you of (the late Mississippi author) Larry Brown - nice stories that give you a whole reading experience."And I believe this book might do something that probably John didn't even see coming ... "Grisham keeps almost everything, especially the notes he makes while trying to figure out his next project.(2 of 4)The first... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Charged Vols won't play Nov 14, 2009
Three Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play today at Mississippi ... MISSISSIPPI STATE: Running back Anthony Dixon calls today's showdown with Alabama a "woodshed" game, perfectly capturing how the Bulldogs feel when they play the Crimson Tide ... Think Mississippi State can't beat No. 3 Alabama. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Vols freshmen charged with robbery won't play Nov 14, 2009
Charged Tennessee Volunteers freshmen Janzen Jackson, Mike Edwards, Nu'Keese Richardson won't play against Mississippi Rebels - ESPN ... Vols freshmen won't play vs. Mississippi ... The three freshmen arrested early Thursday morning on charges of armed robbery will not play in Saturday's game against Mississippi, according to a Tennessee spokeswoman. (ABC News)
Gamecocks Host No. 1 Florida in Nationally-Televised... Nov 14, 2009
When threw for 312 yards, rushed for 102 yards and logged 161 receiving yards against Vanderbilt on Oct. 24, they became the first Gamecock trio to go 300-100-100 in a game since September 28, 1996 when three future NFL players - Anthony Wright (351 yards passing), Duce Staley (100 yards rushing) and Marcus Robinson (189 yards receiving) accomplished the feat in a 14-10 loss to Mississippi State at Williams-Brice Stadium. IN THE CLASSROOM. (Uscsports.com)
Tennessee Thursday Practice Notebook Nov 14, 2009
By Staff Writer InsideTennesseeDate: Nov 12, 2009 Lane Kiffin, Monte Kiffin and Jim Chaney met with the media after Thursday's practice to discuss the Volunteers huge challenge this Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi. Tennessee will travel to Ole Miss to take on the Rebels in front of a national audience, with the winner becoming bowl eligible. (InsideTennessee.com)
Hurricanes Set to Compete in NCAA South Regionals Nov 14, 2009
The South Region is made up of teams from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Saturday will be the first time since 2006 that Miami has competed in the regional championship. (Hurricanesports.com)
Three Vols charged in attempted armed robbery Nov 13, 2009
He also refused to comment on how the incident would affect the Volunteers as they prepare to travel to Mississippi on Saturday. The three victims told police they were sitting in their parked vehicle just before 2 a.m. Thursday at a gas station near Tennessee's campus when two males dressed in hooded jackets, one brandishing a handgun, approached and demanded, "Give us everything you've got.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Greenville’s entries offer poor first impressions of this city Nov 13, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... But our main travel arteries, such as U.S. 82 and Mississippi 1 (Dr ... Then, traveling Mississippi 1 (MLK Boulevard), it is even worse, with 24 vacant commercial properties, most in a terrible state of repair. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Officials to restore birthplace of Robert Johnson Nov 13, 2009
The seminal bluesman came into the world in 1911 in a well-crafted home built by his stepfather in the Mississippi town of Hazlehurst ... That's likely what gave rise to the soul-selling rumor, a transaction purportedly taking place at the crossroads of U.S. 61 and U.S. 49 in the Mississippi Delta. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Knights sign deal to play Kansas State Nov 13, 2009
The Conference USA home schedule features match ups with Southern Mississippi, East Carolina, UAB and Rice. UCF hits the road to play Memphis, Marshall, Tulane and Houston. (Florida Today)
Nations top back Marcus Lattimore to visit Georgia Nov 13, 2009
California 214, Florida 185, Texas 170, Ohio 90, Georgia 83, Louisiana 73, Virginia 61, Michigan 57, South Carolina 51, Alabama 48, Pennsylvania 47, North Carolina 41, Mississippi 39, Illinois 38. Just for the record SC does pull a 51 with a population of 4 million, to GA s 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Preservation Hall and Sony RED Distribution Announce: 'Preservation, an Album Benefiting Preservation Hall and Its Music Outreach Program' Nov 12, 2009
Preservation Hall, located in the French Quarter just three blocks from the Mississippi River, remains the intimate venue it originally was when it opened in 1961 as a performance space dedicated to honoring, celebrating and perpetuating New Orleans jazz. Originally erected as a Spanish Tavern in the 1750s, Preservation Hall is a modest French Quarter structure. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lady Rebels win big Nov 12, 2009
Scott County Times - Forest, Mississippi. News. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
EC Warriors rally to clip Tigers; Lady Warriors roll Nov 12, 2009
Lady Warrior Yolanda Jones' three-point shot at the buzzer was blocked by East Mississippi Community College's Natalie Tate and the Lady Lions escaped with a 58-56 nail-biter over the ECCC women Thursday night in Scooba. EC's men were also defeated, as the Lions made clutch shots in the game's final moments to post a 63-56 decision. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
The 1st floor bar is probably the most surreal place to get drunk east of the mississippi. Chris. (Harper's Magazine)
Perdue pays visit to Iraq for second time Nov 11, 2009
Perdue arrived early Tuesday and was accompanied on the Pentagon-sponsored trip by governors from Mississippi, Wyoming and Oregon. The governors met with Gen. Raymond Odierno, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gov makes surprise visit to Wyo troops Nov 11, 2009
He's part of a delegation of state governors that includes Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Ted Kulongoski of Oregon and Sonny Perdue of Georgia. The trip was paid for by the U.S. Department of Defense. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Millsaps prof wins national award Nov 11, 2009
Galaty, a Fondren resident and professor of anthropology, is the first educator in Mississippi to receive the award. He will accept the honor at the AIA annual meeting in January in Anaheim, Calif. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Perdue visits troops in Iraq Nov 11, 2009
Perdue traveled this week with the governors of Mississippi, Oregon and Wyoming. All, he said, met with U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill and Gen. Raymond Odierno, the top U.S. military officer in Iraq. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Iowa Postseason Picture Becoming More Clear Nov 10, 2009
Mississippi also could gain the berth, but the Rebels are a long shot here. Tha Champs is tied in with the Big Ten and the Atlantic Coast Conference. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Ida Downgraded As It Nears U.S. Gulf Coast Nov 10, 2009
Idas center was about 185 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River and moving north-northwest near 17miles per hour. The primary threat from the storm is heavy rainfall. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama marks win, but challenges mount Nov 10, 2009
8: Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell discuss the Houses passage of landmark health care legislation with NBCs David Gregory on Meet the Press. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Eight Pac-10 Women's Soccer Squads Make NCAA Tournament Field Nov 10, 2009
to face Mississippi (13-5-2) ... Washington vs. Mississippi. (Pac-10.org)
Lawyer: Woods' brother did not get proper care Nov 10, 2009
James Woods earned Oscar nominations for his roles in "Ghosts of Mississippi" and "Salvador." Other credits include "Nixon," "Casino," "Any Given Sunday" and the CBS legal drama "Shark." He is suing along with his nephew Peyton, Michael's teenage son. Testimony begins Tuesday in Kent County Superior Court. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Economy stalls proposed Airport Parkway Nov 9, 2009
Construction on the 12-mile roadway that would link I-55 in downtown Jackson to Mississippi 475/Airport Road in Rankin County near Jackson-Evers International Airport had been slated for a 2010 start ... It is expected to be the Mississippi Department of Transportation's first public-private partnership toll road ... MDOT staff members are expected to present a set of alternate options to the Mississippi Transportation Commission in the coming months. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Overweight Americans push back in the health care debate Nov 9, 2009
In four states -- Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia -- more than 30 percent of adults are obese ... In four states -- Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia -- more than 30 percent of adults are obese. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Nuggets present golden opportunity Nov 8, 2009
Remember they got Sekou from that hotbed of NBA hoops (Mississippi). Gotta get to the game before Ray gives me grief for trying to be fashionable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No comments posted. Nov 8, 2009
I worked numerous flood claims in Louisiana and Mississippi back then. In fact, I can still see Christmas gifts floating in homes filled with high water. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Fox will travel overseas in honor of Veterans Day Nov 8, 2009
RAVENS: A movie about Baltimore rookie Michael Oher is due to hit the theaters later this month, with actor Quinton Aaron playing the role of the rags-to-riches offensive lineman out of Mississippi. Oher's teammate, veteran center Matt Birk , was asked to guess who would be cast in a movie about himself. (The Augusta Chronicle)
LSU-Alabama to help put bowl picture in focus Nov 7, 2009
If the Tigers win, we ll have to see whether they can win out in the SEC, against Mississippi, Arkansas and a rematch against the Gators. Northwestern (5-4) at No. 4 Iowa (9-0), noon, ESPN: The Hawkeyes tried to give the game away last week against Indiana, but came out of a stupor long enough to win in the fourth quarter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cool college towns Nov 7, 2009
Oxford, Mississippi (University of Mississippi) ... I was surprised to learn Mississippi could be so progressive ... "I was surprised to learn Mississippi could be so progressive," says Kevin Stuart of Oxford Bicycle Company. (CNN -- Travel)
Jackson man sentenced in child porn case Nov 7, 2009
Crain wrote to a man in Texas asking him to travel to Mississippi and rape the minors while he watched, according to the release. The FBI identified after the Texas individual was arrested for possessing images of child pornography. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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Junior Justin Burke was the starter in the Louisville's 30-10 win over Indiana State, while junior Adam Froman led the Cardinals to a victory over Southern Mississippi. In the win over Arkansas State last Saturday, red-shirt freshman walk-on Will Stein was the signal-caller in the 21-13 win. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ski resorts that suit Southerners Nov 7, 2009
If you ve never skied east of the Mississippi, don t be alarmed by those noisy things that look and sound like monster oscillating fans spewing white powder from the sides of the slopes. They are making artificial snow when the natural snow doesn t show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Memphis sites are full of sound Nov 6, 2009
The River City has many charms great food, views of the Mississippi, a let-the-good-times-roll ethos but it s the tunes that keep tourists coming ... After a brief video about Stax s history, the tour starts with an old wooden church transported from the Mississippi Delta to show the gospel roots of soul. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Prep football report Nov 6, 2009
He also has interest from Mississippi State and USF, his coach Pat O Brien said. The senior lineman is tied for the team lead with nine sacks. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
A little trivia offsets Washington crazies Nov 6, 2009
(Mississippi on the east, Missouri and Big Sioux on the west ... Eleven square miles of southwest Kentucky (Fulton County) is cut off from the rest of the state by the Mississippi River ... The first Eagle Scout west of the Mississippi is buried in San Marcos. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Millsaps lecture explores Italian heritage Nov 6, 2009
Paul Canonici will speak about Discovering My RootsIn Italy and In the Mississippi Delta in the Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall. Canonici set upon a journey to discover his roots. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Veteransprogramsnext week Nov 5, 2009
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will host its annual Veterans Day Pow-Wow on Friday and Saturday ... Some 20 years later, he joined the Mississippi Air National Guard in Meridian, completing his military career in the accounting and finance office ... In case of rain, the Veteran's Day program will be moved to the VFW hut on Mississippi 16 east. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Nov 5, 2009
Rhody opens the new season with a three-game series at Mississippi State (Feb. 19-21) before heading to Charlottesville, Va. (Gorhody.com)
Shop talk fills the aisles at Mistletoe Marketplace Nov 5, 2009
Just days after Halloween and mere weeks before Thanksgiving, Christmas stomps in, in gleaming black Santa boots, to the Mississippi Trade Mart. That's where Mistletoe Marketplace, the annual shopping extravaganza and major fundraiser of the Junior League of Jackson, hooks up 160-plus merchants and artisans with more than 35,000 shoppers for a retail lovefest. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Aztec Jené Morris One Of 30 Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nov 5, 2009
Jayne Appel Center Stanford University Miranda Ayim Forward/Center Pepperdine University Amy Beggin Guard University of New Mexico Joy Cheek Forward/Guard Duke University Alysha Clark Forward Middle Tennessee State University Allyssa DeHaan Center Michigan State University Claire Faucher Guard Portland State University Kristen Feemster Forward Western Carolina University Jordan Franey Guard/Forward University of California, Santa Barbara Tyra Grant Guard Pennsylvania State University Alexis... (Goaztecs.com)
