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Leake Academy’s Brian Pickens to be inducted into MAIS Hall of Fame

Tuesday, July 16 by Staff Report

Leake Academy Headmaster and head football coach Brian Pickens will be inducted into the Mid-Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Coaches Association Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024. Brian Pickens was born in Shelby, MS in 1971 to Larry and Betty... Read More.

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Former Carthage basketball coach announced to MS Association of Coahes Hall of Fame

Tuesday, June 4 by Staff Report

A former coach for the Carthage High School girls basketball team is going into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame. Mike Chambliss was announced Tuesday as one of six inductees into the organization's Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Mims Boswell Jr. Inducted into Hall of Fame

Wednesday, September 27 by Emergency Desk

The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters held its annual meeting Wednesday in Natchez. Mims Boswell Jr., founder of Boswell Media, was inducted into the MAB Hall of Fame. Boswell started his radio career at WCBI am in Columbus, MS. In 1947, he moved back to... Read More.

Philadelphia native named as newest member of New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

Thursday, June 9 by Breck Riley

A Philadelphia native will be one of two new inductees into the New Orleans Saints' Hall of Fame. The team announced Thursday that Fred McAafee will be honored with induction during this fall. McAfee played 10 seasons total for the Saints as a running back... Read More.

ECCC’s Anderson to join MS Community College Sports Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 12 by Breck Riley

East Central Community College alumnus Tim Anderson, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., will be inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies Tuesday, April 26, at the Hinds Community College Muse Center in Pearl. Anderson is a 2013 graduate of ECCC... Read More.

Walnut Grove Alderman Inducted Into Mississippi Municipal League Hall of Fame

Sunday, August 1 by Robbie Watson

Walnut Grove Alderman Jerry Darby has been inducted into the Mississippi Municipal League Hall of Fame. He was recognized at a special program for elected municipal officials who have served twenty years or more. Darby said he has seen many changes in the past... Read More.

The MAX adds Temptation’s Ruffin to Walk of Fame

Friday, October 25 by Staff Report

Late Temptations singer David Ruffin will receive multiple honors as part of a special celebration in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi. The festivities will take place today, and will start at 11 a.m. with the unveiling of Ruffin's star on the Walk of Fame at... Read More.

Former Choctaw Chief from Attala County to be inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Tuesday, September 10 by Staff Report

A former Choctaw Tribal Chief from Attala County will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Allen Wright has been announced as one of nine inductees for the Class of 2019. Wright was born in Attala County in 1826. His family immigrated to Indian Territory in... Read More.

Five To Be Enshrined Into The MSU Sports Hall Of Fame

Tuesday, August 6 by LOLLYDUDE

STARKVILLE – Five new inductees into the Mississippi State Sports Hall of Fame will officially be enshrined Sept. 20-21 when the football Bulldogs host Kentucky on the MSU campus. The five-member Class of 2019 includes: All-American defensive back Frank Dowsing Jr. (1969-72, posthumously), All-SEC running... Read More.