Angels to help MCHS reach its fundraising goal Nov 18, 2009
Jackson artist Dea Dea Baker is donating proceeds from 100 limited-edition giclee angels prints and her original to Mississippi Children's Home Services to help children and families in need ... "We are very excited to have Dea Dea's support and are thankful to be receiving this donation," said Chris Cherney, CEO of Mississippi Children's Home Services ... "Baker, formerly a board member with Mississippi Children's Home Services, has painted artwork for the nonprofit's annual Christmas card for... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ducks Unlimited plans annual dinner, auction Nov 12, 2009
Scott County Times - Forest, Mississippi. . (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
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)
Antiques show at St. Georges always a hit; set Nov. 13-15 Nov 12, 2009
Dealers will be coming from Tennessee as well as the surrounding states of Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, and Louisiana; and from as far away as Texas, North Carolina and Virginia. Pat said that this year she has several new dealers. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Basketball Game Monday At 7 Nov 9, 2009
Georgetown fell at Mississippi State, 90-70, on Saturday and lost a close 80-68 decision to Louisville on October 28. The Tigers finished with a 27-5 overall record and finished in first place 10-2 record in the Mid South Conference last season. (Seminoles.com)
`Noles Close Out Fall Season Nov 9, 2009
Finishing up her last fall season as a collegiate athlete, senior Jessica Sucupira (Wente) posted a 6-1, 6-3 win over Mississippi State's Mayuk to finish in third place in the black bracket. "Jessica continued to be very consistent," Coach Hyde said. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Opens First Day Of Seminole... Nov 7, 2009
As the only other doubles team to compete in the tournament, junior and senior Jessica Sucupira won their first match over Mississippi State's Makarychevea and Terpko 8-5 to move on to the semifinal. The duo then matched up to Vasenina and Mueller of USF, but fell 8-4 and will now play for third place against Furman's Arguello and Betts Saturday at 9:00 a.m.. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Hosts Seminole Invitational... Nov 5, 2009
The Noles will face elite competition from nine other schools including in-state rivals Miami, South Florida, Central Florida and Florida International in addition to Denver, Mississippi State, Memphis, Alabama and Furman. While most of the squad is playing in Tallahassee, No. 24 and No. 28 will be battling at the ITA National Indoor Singles Championship Thursday, November 5. (Seminoles.com)
Alabi Named To Naismith List Oct 30, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Big crowd expected for flea market Oct 17, 2009
"They come from all over Mississippi and all around.". Furr said that the flea market, which will feature booths up and down Highway 51 through the middle of town and on several side roads, will be a great place for people looking to buy and sell handmade odds and ends. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Practice As Usual Oct 8, 2009
Nesbitt passed for a career-high 266 yards in Tech's 42-31 victory at Mississippi State last weekend and there is no debate as to the identity of his favorite receiver ... Last week at Mississippi State the two hooked up for eight pass plays, covering 174 yards and three touchdowns. (Seminoles.com)
Day One of Seminole Invitational Oct 3, 2009
made it to the quarterfinals as well, outlasting Hrehan Hakeem from Mississippi State in the second round. Embree took the match to three sets, and won it 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. (Seminoles.com)
2009 Seminole Invitational Oct 2, 2009
Joining Florida State in the Seminole Invitational are athletes from UAB, Bethune-Cookman, UCF, University of Florida, FAMU, Georgia Southern, Jacksonville University, Mississippi State, North Florida and USF. Even though this tournament doesn't count towards any team standings, their performance will help give the Seminoles an opportunity to see how it measures up against teams that Florida State will face in the spring season (Georgia Southern, USF, Florida). Senior , sophomore and freshmen ,... (Seminoles.com)
Silva Leads Golf To Title Sep 30, 2009
Mississippi State 614 T3. Chattanooga 598 T10. (Seminoles.com)
Seminole Golf In 1st Place Sep 26, 2009
Mississippi State 314 6. Notre Dame 304 T13. (Seminoles.com)
Popular flea market set for Oct. Sep 22, 2009
The flea market is in its 38th year, and Furr said as usual, booths are expected from Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi. Last year there were close to 5,000 people who attended the event. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Recruiting Class Ranked No. 22 Sep 22, 2009
Mississippi State, 20 16 ... Southern Mississippi, 16 22. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Faces Florida Friday Sep 17, 2009
FSU is 21-15-3 all-time against schools from the Southeastern Conference having faced Auburn (8-1), Florida (6-10), Georgia (2-2), LSU (2-1-1), Mississippi (2-0-1), South Carolina (0-0-1) and Tennessee (1-1-0). Under Krikorian, FSU is 6-2-1 having faced Auburn, Florida, LSU and South Carolina. (Seminoles.com)
Women's Golf Finishes Second Sep 15, 2009
Mississippi St. 916 7. Vanderbilt 881 16. (Seminoles.com)
Women's Golf In 2nd Place... Sep 14, 2009
Mississippi State 603 T6. Tennessee 583 15 Ole Miss 605 Wisconsin 583 16. (Seminoles.com)
Seminole Women's Golf Opens... Sep 13, 2009
THE 2009 COUGAR CLASSIC FIELD Florida State is joined by Charleston Southern, the College of Charleston, Furman, Georgia, Maryland, Miami, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, North Carolina, NC State, Richmond, South Florida, Tennessee, Texas, UNC Greensboro, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin in the 2009 Cougar Fall Classic. The event will be played on the Par 72, 6,211-yard Yeamans Hall Golf Club Course. (Seminoles.com)
Mississippi biting Sep 13, 2009
Mississippi native Charlaine Harris, 57, created The Southern Vampire Mystery Series that became the framework for True Blood ... And viewers will meet Russell Edgington, the vampire king of Mississippi ... Mara Mikialian, of HBO, said there have been no discussions about whether the show will film in Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Auto Fest brings more than cars to Hamilton City Park Sep 9, 2009
After the event, many participants went on to the Poker Run, organized by the Mississippi Rat Pack Car Club. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Town planning new Railroad Festival in Oct. Sep 9, 2009
Should universities in Mississippi be encouraged to play each other more often in football. Yes. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Prepare your house for swapping and save money Sep 5, 2009
They wanted a week filled with taking in St. Louis sites such as the Gateway Arch, a steamboat ride on the Mississippi, a visit to some caves and time to visit friends in Columbia, Mo. He was lucky and found a family near the Central West End who participated in his exchange service. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sensitive fooball predictions Sep 4, 2009
Remember Mississippi blasting Texas Tech and Mike Leach ... Why does Mississippi blasting Texas Tech mean the big 12 is overrated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
It says that Branson is in "Miss." which is Mississippi, when it should say "Mo." for Missouri. Where do they find these people. (CBS News -- Early Show)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Aug 13, 2009
Morgan Bailey, Caleb Jay and Samuel McKay participated in the Mississippi Baptist All-State Choir and Orchestra tour this summer ... Samuel will be a freshman at the University of Mississippi ... The choir, which has grown from 45 members to 110 singers since it was founded in 1991, seeks to strengthen Mississippi Baptist high school students spiritually and musically while bringing the message of Christ to the people of Mississippi through their music. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
5 to-do’s in New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
The towering New Orleans Marriott overlooks the Mississippi and Orleans Parish ... This towering hotel has panoramic views of the mighty Mississippi and the city proper ... At this special restaurant, the chefs fuse the tastes of Mississippi and Louisiana Southern Delta fare, buying mostly from regional farmers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Concern raised over zoning variance Jul 16, 2009
Allowed Police Chief Dickie Sistrunk and Captain Julian Greer to attend a Mississippi Command College in Oxford July 26-31. The cost is $325 a person and five night lodging at a cost of $70 a night. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
VICKERS/A cure for any ailment Jul 16, 2009
Blount's Four Star Treatment was manufactured in Decatur, Mississippi, and another local product Charm Pederma was made in Union. Charm Pederma would cure the rash, the itch, and athlete's foot. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Dallas City celebrates 150 years Jul 8, 2009
The afternoon includes inflatables for kids, garden tours and boat races on the Mississippi, and an Abraham Lincoln impersonator performs at Lincoln Park at 1 p.m. The chicken supper and German band begin at 4 p.m. Later in the evening Bryce Dexter, Elvis impersonator, and the King Graffiti Band will perform at the high school gym. Advance tickets are now on sale for this show. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Barbie on a mission Jul 2, 2009
Last year it was Mississippi, she said, and this year it is West Virginia. Because the missions trip is already in progress this year, she said, the money raised will be applied to next years trip. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pool hall, pay center to move after property sale Jun 20, 2009
Should Gov. Haley Barbour cancel planned out-of- state political trips later this month and stay in Mississippi to work with state lawmakers on a new year budget. Yes. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Alright, the first few football times are announced Jun 5, 2009
Sept. 19 Virginia at Southern Mississippi CBS CS 3:30 pm. Sept. 19 Nebraska at Virginia Tech ABC/ESPN2* 3:30pm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
It hurts to say it, but it was time for Tom Glavine to go Jun 4, 2009
I kinda wish when Tom got hurt in AA Mississippi swinging a bat he would have retired then versus busting his tail to get back healthy and get on the mound for the we don t know what to do Braves. Heck all it winds up being was Tom Glavine farewell tour of the Braves organization, I think the only place he didn t pitch was Myrtle Beach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
The editors of pick out their favorite shops from Florida to Texas, Maryland to Mississippi ... Purchase special trademarked "Mississippi River" plates and bowls at McCartys. (Click2Houston, TX)
Roses to return May 1, 2009
The Henderson N.C. company also controls stores in border states including Mississippi and Georgia. Article Rating. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
The story of how he acquired the pocketknife can be traced back to the farm where he grew up in rural Alexis and to the banks of the Mississippi River in Oquawka. Its widely accepted in Oquawka that Lincoln was friends with Stephen Sumner S.S. Phelps, a pioneer in the old river town, and that Lincoln visited the historic Phelps home several times. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
97-year-old's volunteer work in national spotlight Apr 19, 2009
A $10,000 donation in her name will be made to the United Way of West Central Mississippi. On Wednesday, she will be recognized at a banquet in Washington, D.C., along with Sens. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Going on budget or splurge Mar 29, 2009
Experience: Visit two of the most wonderful Mississippi River antebellum mansions with the Old River Road Plantation Adventure ... The morning tour visits both historic plantation homes followed by a two-hour Mississippi River cruise back to the city aboard the Steamboat Natchez with a buffet lunch (returning to Jackson Square at 4:30 p.m.). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wisconsin's Door County is the place to be in summer Mar 24, 2009
Only the Mississippi Delta and the tropics have higher levels of humidity than Georgia, so Door County is a welcome respite in July. For a Southerner used to sweltering all summer, I savored in the moment when I had to wrap my sweater closer around me as we explored Cana Island Lighthouse - one of 10 lighthouses in Door County - as a cool wind howled around us. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Blazers Set For Two Midweek Contests With Alabama Mar 24, 2009
Tuesday's game will be the last of a five-game road stretch for UAB that began last Wednesday at Mississippi State ... 1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen last Wednesday against Mississippi State. (Uabsports.com)
Dallas City plans for 150th birthday Mar 18, 2009
A parade is held on Saturday, along with boat races on the Mississippi River and an Abraham Lincoln impersonator performing at Lincoln Park. Later in the evening Bryce Dexter, Elvis impersonator, and the King Graffiti Band will perform at the high school gym. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Free and cheap in Nashville Mar 18, 2009
There are no tolls, and for the adventurous, it goes 444 miles south through Alabama and into southern portions of the Mississippi River. You may find dulcimer demonstrations along the way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Sound Off - Feb. 22, 2009 Mar 8, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Tents and vans everywhere selling products probably with most not obtaining a permit, and not having a Mississippi retail license, but even with a permit, why would our city allow this ... He covered all the details of what Sanders is about and trying to do for Mississippi blues. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Teen fires shots at deputy Mar 4, 2009
4 per 100,000 population, which is one tenth that of states like Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, or Mississippi, whose murder rates average 16. The most obvious distinguishing difference between these states is the higher percentage of blacks in those latter states:15,400 black-on-white rapes per year,blacks were 39 times more likely to commit violent crimes against whites than the reverse, and 136 times more likely to commit robberyblacks increasingly target whites based on the color of the... (L Observateur, LA)
Meandering Magazine Street in New Orleans is a boutique row Feb 20, 2009
Once lined with boardinghouses and rowdy saloons, this bustling street in the Uptown neighborhood is perched atop a strip of high ground beside the Mississippi River, and was one of the only functional thoroughfares in the months after the levee failures ... Once lined with boardinghouses and rowdy saloons, this bustling street in the Uptown neighborhood is perched atop a strip of high ground beside the Mississippi River, and was one of the only functional thoroughfares in the months after the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
And that's not because the Legion of Honor in San Francisco is exhibiting the works of the three decorators, but because Alan Schneider, owner of Antique Traders, has the biggest collection of Tiffany glassware west of the Mississippi River. You can touch them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
GOP governors consider turning down stimulus money Feb 19, 2009
Though none has outright rejected the money available for education, health care and infrastructure, the governors of Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alaska, South Carolina and Idaho have all questioned whether the $787 billion bill signed into law this week will even help the economy ... Jindal said he, like Perry and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, is concerned about strings attached to the money even though his state faces a $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Democrats strike different tone on Katrina Feb 19, 2009
Gulf states such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama can use their funds for Katrina-related projects, but they'll get the same formula-based share that other states receive ... Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Georgia 7th most religious state, poll says Feb 19, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Wednesday, January 28, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Entertainment Feb 18, 2009
Mississippi Museum of Art - 380 S. Lamar St. - Downtown ... Where to find Mississippi's brew. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Five players on the Falcons' radar at NFL combine Feb 18, 2009
Peria Jerry, Defensive tackle, Mississippi. Turned in a fine senior season and was named first-team All-American by Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scientists dig for the guts of earthquakes Feb 18, 2009
that briefly caused the Mississippi River to flow backward. Scientists can tell when a plate is under high stress but don't have a way to determine where a fracture will occur, launching a quake, explained Harold Tobin of the University of Wisconsin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John Ferguson of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Sharon and Brandy Harper, Tom Hartman, and Dianna Towery, all of Chattanooga, Eugene M. Hartman of Mississippi, Susie Hay of Arkansas; sister, Addie Lee Wilkes; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Services: Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Donald Ray Wilkes and Rev. Mike Benefield officiating. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Inauguration musings Feb 8, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868. Columns. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Cleveland The Mississippi Italian Festival, March 13-14, features Italian food, of course, but also cooking demonstrations, bocce tournament, grape stomping, spaghetti eating contest, children's activities, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. 800-295-7473. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
