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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Football fans get ready for a challenge that will undoubtedly be one for the books. This year’s event follows the success of the previous Gulf Coast Challenge (GCC) matchups featuring teams from two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a classic-style format. The 2023 game will feature the Jackson State Tigers and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) showdown.

Vicksburg native Christopher Gale has been honored with an induction into the Jackson State Sports Hall of Fame. A 1986 alumnus of Vicksburg High School, Gale’s achievements were celebrated with his official induction on Sep. 21. Early years:. Gale grew up in the Openwood Street area and fondly recalls...

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Homecoming festivities have been set for Mississippi College in Clinton. The first such event listed on MC’s homecoming homecoming calendar is the Homecoming Golf Tournament off campus. WJTV 12 News has detailed information on the week’s biggest events and the locations and times for everything else scheduled. Biggest events Friday, October 20 Homecoming […]

The 59th Annual Dixie National Rodeo returns next year Feb. 9 through 17 and tickets are on sale today, Friday, Sept. 29, at www.ticketmaster.com and https://www.dixienational.org. The Dixie National Rodeo, produced by Harper & Morgan Rodeo, is billed as the largest professional rodeo east of the Mississippi River. “We are...

Who was the Jackson area high school boys athlete of the week for Sept. 25-30? You can vote below, once per hour. Nominees are: Camden’s Nathan Redman, Gibson County’s Jay Allen, Lake County’s Calvin Mullins, Lexington’s Amarion Arnold and North Side’s Christian Maholmes. GRIDIRON STANDOUTS:...

This is Steve Jent's 10th year to be a part of Mississippi's only PGA Tour event. In that time, he along with all of the employees and volunteers for the event, help to make sure the event brings in more than $1 million for charities every year. That is not expected to change this...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Oct. 1) | Not only did Florida A&M volleyball hand Jackson State its first Southwestern Athletic Conference loss of the season, but the 3-1 decision also captured several milestones. Brooke Hudson now sits 10th all-time in Rattler history in career digs, while Brooke Lynn Watts recorded their 1,000th career kill and Camila De La Rosa their 1,000th career assist.

Beyond the golf course, the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship will include several entertainment and food options for attendees. Chicken dishes and chalk drawings are among the ways fans can enhance their experience this year. The Sanderson Farms Championship is an annual tournament on the PGA tour that benefits several charities,...

West Jones High did what only two MHSAA football teams had ever done to Jackson Prep: beat the Patriots in the first meeting against the MAIS perineal powerhouse. And the Mustangs also did to Prep what no team had done in 20 years. West Jones, with a standout defensive front...

Predict the top three finishers at this week's Sanderson Farm Championship, and win $10,000, thanks to Golf Monthly and Oddschecker!

The Tour's annual visit to Mississippi includes a couple players fresh off the Ryder Cup.

Catch the thrilling highlights from the 09/29 match between Taylorsville and Tri-County Academy. Experience the adrenaline rush, the strategic plays, and the unforgettable moments that defined this epic showdown. Don't miss out on this exciting recap!

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced the University of Mississippi will be fined after fans stormed the field following the football team’s victory over Louisiana State University (LSU) on Saturday, September 30. Mississippi was fined $100,000 for a first offense under the league’s revised access to competition area policy that was adopted […]

Former Jackson State player Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig became the first player this season to intercept defending Heisman winner Caleb Williams on Saturday. It wasn’t quite enough as a fierce Colorado (3-2) rally fell short against USC (5-0), with CU losing 48-41. Brenden Rice, the son of Jerry Rice, led the USC receivers with two touchdowns. Rice […] The post Colorado falls, Silmon-Craig intercepts Williams, Rice shines appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.| After falling behind 2-0, the Jackson State volleyball team won the third set but fell in a hard fought fourth set as Florida A&M claimed the 4-1 victory Sunday afternoon. Alexis Williams led the Tigers' offense with 13 kills as she tacked on six digs and three aces....

Colorado will need the safety to have a big game against USC. The post Shilo Sanders leads Pac-12 in several defensive stats appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

The Raymond High School football team defeated Wingfield 26-14 on Friday night. Amodra Moffett dominated the ground game, rushing for 186 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Corbin Hill contributed with a touchdown and also secured an interception on defense. Willie Stinson was a force on defense, recording four sacks and 12 tackles.

Daeshun Ruffin, the one-time McDonald All-American who once committed to Ole Miss before joining Jackson State from the transfer portal, will not play for the Tigers this season. Ruffin announced on Instagram on Thursday that he will miss the coming season due to injury. “Although I am disappointed, I am...

MADISON -- Jackson Academy looked like it was still on an open week during the first quarter of its football game against St. Joseph Catholic on Friday night. After shaking off the rust, the Raiders spoiled St. Joseph Catholic's homecoming with a 29-14 win at Bill Raphael Field. St. Joseph...