MPB's Season Pass: Recent Episodes
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Sports fans! Want a season pass to all the latest sports news, stories, updates, and predictions Mississippi has to offer? Well look no further! MPB’s Season Pass is your year-round ticket to learn about and keep up with your favorite Mississippi sports and teams.
Host Jay White explores the state’s sports scene through in-depth feature stories and interviews.
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On the last broadcast of MPB's Season Pass Jay White, Sam Wells, and Liz Gill talk about the interviews that were important to them. Look for special editions of the show in the future.
MPB'S SEASON PASS: JULY 4TH http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2013/07/04/mpbs-season-pass-july-4th/
PICK A NAME http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2014/01/23/pick-a-name/TAILGATING http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2014/09/25/tailgating/KATRINA, THE SAINTS AND MISSISSIPPI http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2015/08/27/mpbs-season-pass-katrina-the-saints-and-mississippi/THUNDER AND LIGHTNING (Will Clark interview) http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2015/05/07/mpbs-season-pass-thunder-and-lightning/THE TITANS CLASH (Billy Brewer interview) http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2015/09/17/mpbs-season-pass-the-titans-clash/BUCKETS, BOWIE, BOSTON http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2018/01/18/mpbs-season-pass-buckets-bowie-boston/
LAKE SPEED http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2018/03/29/mpbs-season-pass-lake-speed/TYRONE KEYS http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2018/07/12/mpbs-season-pass-tyrone-keys/
JSU's former Athletic Director - Walter Reed https://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/walter-lee-reed/
MSU former football coach - Jackie Sherrill https://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/jackie-sherrill/
Autocross racer: Allison Walker,The Lady Auto Mechanic https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/
Mississippi Region Sports Car Club of America https://www.facebook.com/MSSCCA/
- Mike Dennis - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/mike-dennis-2/ and Ole Miss Hall of Fame member http://olemissmclub.org/hall-of-fame/ talks about coaches he's known and the upcoming Ole Miss Football season
- Timothy Lewis, U.S. Transplants Games medal winner http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/2016/07/22/working-to-save-lives-by-dispelling-myths-about-organ-donations/
- Robert Holloway talks about how to become a high school sports official with the Mississippi High School Activites Association http://misshsaa.com/officials
- Dr. Jimmy Steward talks about sports heath http://www.mpbonline.org/SouthernRemedy/
Friday Night Injury Clinic https://www.umc.edu/Healthcare/Orthopaedics/Sports%20Medicine/Friday-Night-Injury-Clinic.html
At the Friday Night Injury Clinic, each student-athlete will be examined and treated by a UMMC Orthopaedics expert. The physician’s time is free of charge, though patients are charged for any additional services.
Located at the University Physicians Pavilion, Suite D on the UMMC campus in Jackson.
Open Fridays, 9-11 p.m., or until the last student is seen.
Walk-ins are welcome, but if possible, call ahead at (601) 815-4721.
- Chris Brooks talks high school football. http://www.mississippigridiron.com/
Cornhole for a Cure Tournament Saturday, August 18, 2018 3:00 pm Reunion Beach, Madison, MS The 64-team, double-elimination cornhole tournament is a fundraiser benefitting people with cystic fibrosis through the Steps for Shep Foundation. The organization works to fund research for a cure and raise awareness, in addition to assisting patients dealing with the disease. https://stepsforshep.com/event/cornhole-cure-tournament/
2018 SWAC Kickoff Party Saturday, August 18, 2018 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Walter Payton Center at Jackson State University, Jackson, MS The Blue Bengal Athletic Association hosts the annual kickoff party in support of SWAC football programs. Henry Rhodes and the Mo-Money Band perform. Includes food, drinks, dancing and more. https://www.facebook.com/events/912833192257489/
Choctaw Fanfare Saturday, August 18, 2018 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mississippi College Clinton, MS The event features coaches, players and administrators from Mississippi College. Participants can enjoy photo opportunities, question-and-answer portions and more in anticipation of the upcoming football season. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1153/rd18/interior.aspx?sid=1153&gid=1&pgid=1325&cid=2732
RUNable $5 5K Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:00 pm Outback Steakhouse, Flowood, MS The family-friendly 5K run/walk raises funds for Children's of Mississippi, helping to pay for renovations and construction of a new hospital tower. The route is dog- and stroller-friendly. No registration required. https://www.facebook.com/events/434662790352112/
Moman & Harris 5K Run/Walk Saturday, August 18, 2018 7:00 am New Hope Baptist Church, Jackson, MS The 22nd annual race is a fundraiser for New Hope Christian School and features awards, door prizes, a one-mile fun run and a tot trot. https://www.newhope-baptist.org/
Bowling for Charity Saturday, August 25, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Metro 24 Bowling Center, Jackson, MS Lynch Lodge No. 2 hosts its annual four-person-team bowling tournament. Trophies awarded to the top three teams, along with monetary contributions to the charities of their choosing. Registration deadline is Aug. 16. https://www.facebook.com/events/1892679487701929/
South Central Summer Games Saturday, August 25, 2018 Sunday, August 26, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Three Lions Crossfit Richland, MS The fourth annual indoor and outdoor crossfit competition features prizes for the top finishers. Each athlete or team performs three workouts over the course of the day and one mystery workout. https://www.facebook.com/events/190423901649965/
Run for the Ribbons Saturday, August 25, 2018 University of Mississippi Medical Center Pavilion Jackson, MS The 5K run/walk is to raise awareness for the five primary gynecologic cancers, with proceeds benefitting the gynecologic oncology fund to further education and patient services. Also includes a 100-yard tot trot for children under age 12. https://raceroster.com/events/2018/18726/run-for-the-ribbons-5k
Make a Miracle Superhero 5K & Fun Run Saturday, August 25, 2018 Madison Central High School, Madison The annual superhero-themed run/walk is a fundraiser for the Batson Children’s Hospital. Superhero costumes are encouraged. https://raceroster.com/events/2018/14588/make-a-miracle-superhero-5k-and-fun-run
- Jad Tourchton - Range Manager for MDWFP's Turcotte Education & Shooting Facility https://www.mdwfp.com/law-enforcement/turcotte-shooting-range/
- Anita Arguelles, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Marine Education Center Historic Ocean Springs Saltwater FlyFishing Club https://www.dwabrams.com/hossfly/
- Sid Salter, MS's Got Game panel moderator http://msbookfestival.com/
10:45 am PANEL Mississippi’s Got Game Presented by Wise Carter STATE CAPITOL ROOM 201 AMississippi sports legends kick around iconic stories from on and off the field.
- Sid Salter, Chief Communications Officer, Mississippi State University, and author of Jack Cristil: Voice of the MSU Bulldogs, MODERATOR
- Jack Carlisle, Cactus Jack: Against All Odds
- Jim Carmody, Jim Carmody, Big Nasty: Mississippi’s Coach
- Paul Lacoste, Lacoste: Living Life at the Next Level
- Steve Robertson, Flim Flam: The Truth Behind the Blind-Faith Culture that Led to the Explosive NCAA Investigation of Ole Miss Football
July is either hot or hot with storms. Here are some indoor sport to try.
- Nika Harvison: American Poolplayers Association - Memphis https://poolplayers.com/ and for North Mississippi residents: http://apamemphis.com
- Chris Baker,: Mississippi Racquetball Association, former president. To find a club near you: http://usra.org
- Jerry Buford: Jackson Bridge Association http://bridgewebs.com/jackson/ To find a clujb near you:http://www.acbl.org/
Events we discussed:
- Saturday, July 28th Pink Paddle Race Ocean Springs Yacht Club, The Seventh annual Pink Paddle Race is an “anything that paddles” charity race benefiting Pink Heart Funds. Party, live music following. Do the race alone or in tandem. Several categories. 10 a.m.-2 p.m
- Saturday, July 28th Basics of Fly Fishing Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Marine Education Center, Ocean Springs. The Historic Ocean Springs Saltwater Fly Fishing Club is offering a three-hour seminar. Learn how to gear up for fly fishing, how to choose the perfect fly rod, which flies are the most productive and how to cast rod and fly. 228-818-8095. 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- Thursday July 26th and 27th Mississippi Braves vs Mobile
Saturday July 28th – August 1st M Braves host Birmingham at Trustmark Park, Jackson * Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend: Drawdown of Champions Friday, July 27, 6:30 pm Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Jackson The party includes appearances from this year's inductees and a chance to win prizes such as cash, autographed memorabilia, golf outings, home accessories and more.
Meet the Inductees Saturday, July 28, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Jackson, Visitors can meet this year's Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductees, Billy Brewer, Anna Jackson, Mike Jones, Archie Moore, Lafayette Stribling and Joe Walker Jr.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Saturday, July 28, 5:30 pm Jackson Convention Complex, Jackson The 56th annual Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony features a ticketed reception at 5:30 p.m. and an honors program at 7 p.m. * Pro Wrestling EGO: Fight Night 4 Saturday, July 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Hideaway, Jackson The family-friendly pro-wrestling event features fighters such as O'Shay Edwards, Rey Fury, Joshua O'Hagan, Alex Graves, Ursa Major, Sterdust and more. Free deejay set to follow. VIP tickets include ringside seating, an extra match at 5:30 p.m. and a meet-and-greet with wrestlers. * Yoga in the Park Sunday, July 29, 5:00 pm Trustmark Park, Pearl Tara Blumenthal of Tara Yoga leads the one-hour yoga session on the field following the Mississippi Braves' game against the Birmingham Barons. Each ticket includes the yoga class, a field-level seat and Braves swag. For ages 14 and up. * https://www.misshsaa.com/2018/07/25/mhsaa-to-add-esports-as-pilot-program-in-2018-19/
- Bill Blackwell, Executive Director of Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum https://msfame.com/
Drawdown of Champtions: Friday, July 27, 2018 6:30pm MS Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Meet the Inductees: Saturday July 28 10 to 11:30am
MS Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
56th Annual Induction Banquet: Saturday, July 28 5:30
Jackson Convention Complex, Jackson
- Justin Adams, promoter of motocross; Laura Kramer, Director of Soccer with Tupelo Youth Soccer Association. https://www.instagram.com/adams_mx_824/ or https://www.facebook.com/DJARACING
- Laura Kramer, Sports Director with Tupelo Youth Soccer Association http://tupelosoccer.org and boardmember for Mississippi Soccer Association http://mississippisoccer.org
Host, Jay White, interviews Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member and 2018 Rube Award Recipient, Tyrone Keys. http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/tyrone-paree-keys/
- 1975 Callaway High School Champtionship Team https://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/upside/2016/11/01/callaway-chargers-donate-championship-trophy/92747298/
- Mississippi State University https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/11/looking_back_at_alabamas_stunn.html
- 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8fmo_DyTw
- All Sports Community Service Foundation http://www.allsportscommunity.org/
Mississippi Golf Association Executive Director, Margo Coleman talks about the benefits the association provides http://www.missgolf.org/
We get a chance to listen again to our broadcast about Dodgeball, Drones, and Darts. http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2017/09/14/dodgeball-drones-darts/
Guests: Bricklee Miller, Facilities Director of Mississippi Horse Park spoke about harness racing in Mississippi http://www.ustrotting.com/ and the Horse Park https://mshorsepark.com/ upcoming events: The Thursday Night Summer Barrel Series will be held at the Horse Park. Thurs, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16
Gus Wesson, Director of Gulfport Leisure Services http://www.gulfport-ms.gov/ls-ccenters.shtml
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys player and spokesperson for #ReadyRaiseRise http://ReadyRaiseRise.com
Host Jay White spoke with MS Sports Hall of Fame member and former pro football player Mike Dennis http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/mike-dennis-2/ and Jeremiah Morgan, one of Mississippi's American Ninja Warriors http://sasukepedia.wikia.com/wiki/Jeremiah_Morgan. We've also got a quick message from Dallas Cowboy and former MSU player Dak Prescott http://ReadyRaiseRise.com
Interviews with Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Baseball's Jake Gibbs (new material)
- Baseball's Robert Braddy, Sr. (repeat) http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2018/01/25/mpbs-season-pass-baseball/
- Olympian Ralph Boston (repeat) http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2018/01/18/mpbs-season-pass-buckets-bowie-boston/
- Chris Harris, voice of the Mississippi Braves https://www.milb.com/mississippi
- Al Austin, owner of Mid-South Ice House https://www.midsouthicehouse.com/
- Martin Booda, hot air balloon pilot http://ballooncanton.com/ Mid Mississippi Balloon Champs http://www.msballoonchamps.org/
- Robbie Carter - Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic http://mgcbc.com/
- Jay White - NCAA baseball tournament discussion https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d1
- Page Peterson - Madison County Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Regatta https://www.madisoncountychamber.com/regatta/
- Jon Weiner - Michael D. Johnson Foundation http://michaeldjohnsonfoundation.org/
- Coach Hill Denson, MS Sports Hall of Fame member http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/hill-denson/
- Sherry Hazelwood, DWFP Fishing Rodeo Coordinator https://www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/education-outreach/fishing-rodeo/
- Malcolm Butler, Tennessee Titans player from Vicksburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Butler
UM Track & Field Head Coach Connie Price-Smith http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/c-track/mtt/connie_price_smith_974659.html
US National Whitewater Freestyle Kayak Team member Matt Anger http://www.usafreestylekayak.com/team-usa-2/ https://www.facebook.com/matt.anger.3
Jones County Junior College Softball Head Coach Chris Robinson http://jcjcathletics.com/index.aspx?path=softball
Reid Vance from Mississippi College Baseball https://www.gochoctaws.com/staff.aspx?staff=107
Tim Stowers from Southwest Mississippi Community College Football http://southwestbearathletics.com/news/2018/4/21/stowers-tapped-to-lead-southwest-football.aspx
Rick Cleveland talks college baseball https://mississippitoday.org/author/rickcleveland/
Con Maloney: Jackson Mets and Jackson Generals owner and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/j-con-maloney/
Anthony Dodgen: Coach of Alcorn State University Tennis http://alcornsports.com/news/2018/4/30/mens-tennis-dodgen-announces-retirement-after-historic-21-year-career.aspx
Dr. Glen Warren thoroughbred horse owner. https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/109408/toba-january-member-of-the-month talks to us about this weekends Kentucky Derby https://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses/leaderboard
Special Olympics MS - Sam Wellls http://specialolympicsms.org/ 601-856-7748
2018 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games May 11-13, 2018 at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi MS sgvolunteers@specialolympicsms.org
MS Sports Hall of Fame member Jake Gibbs http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/jake-gibbs/
State Games of MS - Krilecia Glanakos https://www.stategamesofms.org/
- Dr. Ennis Proctor - MS Sports Hall of Fame member http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/ennis-hall-proctor/
- Mike Bianco - Ole Miss Baseball Head Coach http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/bianco_mike00.html
- Brett Ladner - regional director of American Cornhole League. Mississippi Cornhole https://www.facebook.com/groups/941139455984987/about/
Friday, April 20th, 2018 6pm Buffalo Wild Wings Gulfport Cornhole Tournament Benefit for Buggy Bags https://www.facebook.com/events/187183228751039/ Buddy Bag project https://www.allenhyundai.com/community-involvement.htm
Guest Mike Ivy, Commissioner for State Games of Mississippi - Martial Arts https://www.stategamesofms.org/sports/individual-sports/martial-arts/
DatesJune 2, 2018
Opening Ceremonies at 9:30
Competition begins at 10:00 am
SiteMeridian Community College Gym, 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307
Entry Fee$60 for all events: Pre-registration only
DeadlineMay 31 at midnight
Throwback Thursday Guests:
- UM Rifle Head Coach Marsha Beasley http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-rifle/ole-w-rifle-body.html
- MS Sports Hall of Fame member Lou Weddington Hart http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/lou-weddington-hart/
- NCAA National Championship Team member Pashen Thompson
Guest is auto racer and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member Lake Speed
http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/lake-chambers-speed/
Guests:
- Garrett Green, Media Relations Manager and Broadcaster, from the Biloxi Shuckers
Ticket information: http://biloxishuckers.com Sesson ticket questions: 228-233-3465
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member Marcus Dupree http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/marcus-dupree
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Natchez Nation Stickball athlete Hutke Fields http://www.natcheznation.com/
30th Annual Natchez Powwow http://www.natchezpowwow.com/WhenSat, March 24, 2pm – Sun, March 25, 3pmWhereGrand Village of the Natchez, 400 Jeff Davis Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120, USA (map)DescriptionTraditionalNati
- Faith Hammerbeck plays on the Germantown Mississippi lacrosse boys' high school team. Mom Tracy also talks with us about the sport in the state. http://mississippilax.com/
- Head Coach Vic Schaefer from the #1 MSU Basketball team has been named one of the four finalists for the 2018 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. A fan vote accounts for five perscent of the final total, and Bulldog fans can vote for MSU's sixth-year head coach once daily from March 19-30 at http://naismithtrophy.com/vote/ #1 MS State plays #16 Nicholls State at 5pm March 17th, 2018
- Highland Games participant Cameron Carson instructed us on the games that will be demonstrated at Celtic Fest at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum in Jackson March 24th and 25th http://celticfestms.org/wp/ Another organization that participates is Mississippi Highland Games http://www.mshighlandsandislands.org/
Jay White's guest was Geoff Norton, USTA Mississippi / Executive Director https://mstennis.com/
Jay and producer Java Chatman also chat about current basketball standings and events.
Brian Ware from Mississippi MAKOS swimming https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=msmmst
- Mississippi Swimming https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=szmslsc
Andrea Patterson from the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- Women in Sports Day, March 2nd, 2018 https://msfame.com/new/women-in-sports-day
- Cast your fan vote for the Gillom and Howard Trophies. Voting closes on March 3rd, 2018 at 5:00 pm Central Time. http://www.csopavoting.com/
Seth Gaines from the Oxford Parks Commission
- http://www.oxfordparkcommission.com/
MPB's Seaon Pass: Pickleball http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2017/07/27/mpbs-season-pass-disc-golf-shooting-and-pickleball/
- Tony Petro, sport fisherman and former president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Big Game Fishing Club. http://www.mgcbgfc.com/
Information about their 2018 Spring Rendezvou on March 11, 2018 from 4-6pm at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi can be found on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mgcbgfc/
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Brock Mosley, Elite Series bass angler and Collinsville native http://brockmosley.com/
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Bassmaster tournament manager Chris Bowes https://www.bassmaster.com/
The 2018 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 at Ross Barnett Resevoir will be; March 1st and 2nd Madison Landing, takeoffs at 6:15am; weigh ins at 2:15pm. Weigh in Saturday, March 3rd at 2:15 at Bass Pro Shop, Pearl. https://www.bassmaster.com/tournaments/2018-bass-pro-shops-central-open-1-ross-barnett
Guests:
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member (and USM alumnus) Rick Cleveland
http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/rick-cleveland/
- student athlete Rebekah Page, captain and coach for the University of Southern Mississippi Quidditch Team
.https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMissQuidditch/
- Coach Michael E. Mayden of the National Urban Professional Baseball League talks about the proposed 4 team league. More information at http://urbanbaseball247.com and 773-517-2175
Tryouts will be:
- February 26-27th, 2018 2pm at Wooten Legion Park in Laurel MS
- March 3-4th, 2018 10am in Winter Garden FL
- April 29-30th, 2018 10am at USA Staduim in Millington TN
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Member Warner Alford reminisced about his time as a player at McComb High School and the University of Mississippi, and as Athletic Director at UM http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/warner-alford/
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Wingfiled High School Chess Coach Elizabeth Thrasher spoke with MPB News reporter Ashley Norwod about the callanges facing the chess team. More of the interview about the chess team can be found at http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mississippiedition/mississippi-edition-thursday-february-1st/ Contributions can be made to support the team through the Blue & Gold Booster Blub and the PayPal address Wingfiledchess@yahoo.com
- MS Sports Hall of Fame member Billy Ray Adams http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/billy-ray-adams/
- Mid-South Curling Club President Evan Lu https://www.facebook.com/midsouthcurlingclub/
Learn to Curl #1 Sunday, February 18th 11:15am - 1:15pm Mid South Ice House, Olive Branch MS
Learn to Curl #2 Saturday, February 24th 2-5pm Mid South Ice House, Olive Branch MS
Getting excited about the 2018 Winter Olympic Games?? This event will provide an introduction to the sport of curling. Participants will be placed into teams of 4 and recieve instruction on the basics of playing the game. Everyone will have the opportunity to throw plenty of rocks and learn about sweeping. Our goal is to introduce people to the great game of curling in a fun and relaxed environment. No curling experience is necessary. Admission fee. Sign-up soon! Class size is limited to 32. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start. To register via the Mid-South Ice House website, click on https://www.maxsolutionsonline.com/mid-southicehouse/Customer/secured/CustomerLogin.aspx or contact the Mid-South Curling Club at midsouthcurling@gmail.com
- Long Beach High School Bowling Team Coach Melanie Hymel https://www.lbsdk12.com/Page/4072
Mississippi High School Activities Association Bowling http://www.misshsaa.com/bowling/
Guests for the show:
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Member Robert Braddy, Sr. http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/robert-braddy-sr/
3rd Annual Bob Braddy / Dave Clark Youth Baseball Clinic at Jackson State University's Bob Braddy Baseball Field, Feb. 3rd, 218 8:30 to noon for ages 9-17. It's preferred to wear a uniform. No Charge. Registration from 8:30 - 9:30. All parents must sign a waiver of Liability Form. In case of bad weather: 601-991-3360
- USM Baseball Head Coach Scott Berry http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/m-basebl/smis-m-basebl-body.html
- Athletic Director Greg Eleuterrus for the City of Biloxi Parks and Recreation
Registration for Biloxi Youth Softball and Youth Baseball is Saturday, Jan 27th and Feb. 3rd from 9am to Noon at Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center. https://www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/sports/baseball/ http://www.biloxiyouthbaseball.com/
https://www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/sports/youth-softball/ http://biloxisoftball.com/wp/
Guests for the show: Harlem Globetrotter Anthony "Buckets" Blakes : The Harlem Globetrotters will be in Jackson Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 the the Mississippi Coliseum http://harlemglobetrotters.com/event/mississippi-coliseum-0?field_date=2018-01-23
Mississippi recent Olympian Tori Bowie earned two gold medals at the 2017 World Track and Field Championships in London. Senate Concurrent Reslolution No. 519 recognizes her achievement. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0519.xml
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Ralph Boston earned medals at the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Olympic Games for the Long Jump. http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/ralph-harold-boston/
We speak with John Noblin director of Mississippi Blues Marathon. The marathon, half-marathon, quarter note marathin, 5K, and 5 runner relay team races will be held Saturday, January 27th, 2018. They are looking for 800 volunteers to help with the race also. http://msbluesmarathon.events/
Jamie Lee, chairperson for Mississippi Senior Olympic, told us about the upcoming registration for the 23 events for 49 year olds + that will take place between April 4th and May 25th, 2018 on the MS Gulf Coast. http://www.msseniorolym.org/ Email address are: mso@msseniorolym.org and jlee@biloxi.ms.us
MarvinWilliams, instructor of Besouro Capoeira Angola of Jackson, works out of Boxers Rebellion. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazillian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. https://www.facebook.com/capoeirajackson/ also http://www.boxersrebellion.org/
Bo Campbell with the Professional Cowboy Association talks about the PCA Finals scheduled for January 12-14, 2018 in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. http://pcarodeo.com/pca/pca-finals/
Allen Blackwell, a Jackson native, has competed on Team USA's National Team in Skeleton. He discusses his inspiring story and exciting future plans with Jay White. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-bobsled-skeleton-federation/athletes/allen-blackwell
John Walker is the Executive Vice President for Business Operations for the Memphis Hustle. The Hustle play their home games in Southaven Mississippi at the Landers Center. http://memphis.gleague.nba.com/ We learn about this new Gatorade League team on this episode of MPB's Season Pass.
Jay White speaks with President Ellis Hill of Great Southern Golf Club in Gulfport about its location, history, and future. http://greatsoutherngolf.com/
From Olive Branch, owner Al Austin talks about hockey, ice skating, and curling at the Mid-South Ice House. http://www.midsouthicehouse.com/
Kendyl Terrell talks about her recent accomplishment: the first female to score in a Mississippi High School Athletics Association Football Champtionship. Kendyl also tell about joining the team and when she felt great joy.
MS State Sports Information Director, Brock Turnipseed, talks men's and women's basketball. http://www.hailstate.com/index.aspx
UM Volleyball Coach Steven McRoberts celebrates the team season. http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-volley/ole-w-volley-body.html
Today Jay White talks JUCO football with Co-Lin offensive line coach, Otis Riddley. He talks about how the wolves are this season and his transition from Provine High School. Also, Jay has a conversation with Holmes head football coach Jeff Koonz and championship JSU tennis coach Lois Alexis.
On today's show we’ll speak with Greg Eleuterrus, Athletic Director for the City of Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department about little kid football and the sports available in Biloxi.
https://www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/
The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race takes place in Natchez October 20 - 22. We’ll speak with Bill Cunningham, the race Balloon Meister.
http://www.natchezballoonrace.com/
Molly Van Rees talks with us about Mississippi Brawl Stars Roller Derby Team in Columbus and Mississippi.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippibrawlstars/
Roller DerbyWhenSat, September 23, 6:30pm – 10:30pmWhereColumbus Fairgrounds, 764 Highway 69 S, Columbus, Mississippi 39702 DescriptionYour local flat track roller derby team, the Mississippi Brawl Stars, is taking on the Roe City Rollers from Monroe, LA! We are going to be hosting a bake sale fundraiser, a raffle, and a silent auction featuring a variety of items from business owners in the Golden Triangle area. (662) 386-9013 columbusfairgro
On today's show we’ll speak with Erin Southard, one of the organizers for the Vicksburg Dodgeball Association.
http://vicksburgdodgeball.weebly.com/
Drone racing is increasing in popularity. John David Thomas from Central Mississippi Drone Racers will talk about the hobby that has become a sport.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/739570729478609/
Craig Lowe will join us from the Greater Jackson Darts Association to talk about dart competitions.
https://www.facebook.com/Greater-Jackson-Darts-Association-184769834887717/?fref=ts
This is MPB's Season Pass, with Jay White and Liz Gill. On today's show we’ll speak with Team USA wheelchair softball team member Antonio Wright about his upcoming tournament in Japan.
https://www.facebook.com/National-Wheelchair-Softball-Association-NWSA-162914260423572/
Antonio's organization: Metro Area Community Empowerment
http://www.mace-ms.org/
Liz Gill will speak with Providence Hill Farm owner, Jamie Plank Martin, about their hosting the NSCA South Central Sporting Clay Championship.
NSCA: http://nsca.nssa-nsca.org/regional-championships/
Providence Hill Farm: http://www.providencehillfarm.com/nsca-south-central-regional-championship/
We also speak with James Hearn, the Commissioner for Table Tennis at the recent State Games of Mississippi coming up on MPB’s Season Pass,
State Games of Mississippi - Table Tennis: http://www.stategamesofms.org/sports/individual-sports/table-tennis/
USA Table Tennis:http://www.teamusa.org/usa-table-tennis
Mike Frazier from JUCO Weekly speaks with Jay White on the first day of the 2017 Football season.
http://jucoweekly.org/landing/index
Tournament Director for Cedar Ridge Lake’s Water skiing competition – Bubba Powell talks about their competition this weekend.
https://www.usawaterski.org/clubs/clubdirectory.asp
Brittney Reese, who recently won the gold medal in London at the Track and Field World Championships, speaks about her career.
http://www.usatf.org/Athlete-Bios/Brittney-Reese.aspx
On this show we’ll speak with Ricky Flynt, from the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks about Alligator Hunting Season,
https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/alligator-program/
from the Gulf Coast Running Club, Race Director, Leonard Vergunst,
http://gulfcoastrunningclub.org/
and. Mississippi Mudbugs Softball Team coach, Sandy Hearn.
Support Special Olympics Mississippi! Come cheer on our athletes in a Unified celebraty softball game between Gov. Phil Bryant's "Braves" and the Mississippi Media!
5:00 P.M. (Gates open 4:30 P.M)
Bryant’s Braves vs. Mississippi Media
Followed by Mississippi Braves vs. Birmingham Barons
Admission is $9.00
$4.50 of this price will benefit Special Olympics Mississippi
Rainout date 9/1/2017 M-Braves only
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hit-a-home-run-for-special-olympics-mississippi-tickets-35389576175
On today's show we spoke with MPB’s Friday Nights Under The Lights host Russ Robinson about Friday Night Under the Lights, Laura Pender with Mississippi Kart Racing, and Dan Wittman about stand up paddleboarding.
On today's show we spoke with LPGA pro Ally McDonald, MSU Equestrian Team coach Ashley Shiffler, and Anna Stephens, managing director of Mississippi Volleyball.
Jackson Rugby Football Club Co-captain, Watson McDavitt talks to us about 7 on 7 and 15 on 15 rugby.
http://www.jackson-rugby.com/
Mississippi’s only United States Croquet Association certified director, Joe Moore, lets us know where we can play croquet.
http://www.croquetamerica.com/
The new season is about to start for Mississippi College’s Women’s Soccer Team and Coach Darryl Longabaugh gets us ready.
http://www.gochoctaws.com/schedule.aspx?path=wsoc
On today's show we’ll spoke with Ambassador Tom Linenberger and player Rhett Mitchel about the growing sport of Pickleball. We’ll also talked with Valerie Smith about marksmanship competitions: 3 gun, pistol shoot, and 22 rifle events. If you’ve been to one of Mississippi’s state parks, you may have seen a short metal pole with some chains hanging off of the pole: those are for Disc Golf. Larry Uelmen will talked with us about the sport on MPB’s Season Pass.
Jay speaks with Dr. John Matthews from Oxford about the sport of fencing: epee, foil and saber in Mississippi. There's even a wheelchair fencing club in Jackson. From Indian Cycle Fitness, Tom Martin and John Mooney tell us about Road and Mountain Biking. The Louisiana and Mississippi Bicycle Riding Association web site list what races are coming up. http://lambra.org/. Southaven's Snowden Grove hosts the 2017 Dizzy Dean World Serice July 14th - 20th.
On this week’s program Jay welcomes in brand new Mississippi State play by play broadcaster Neil Price. Glen Waddle discusses this year’s Hall of Fame class for the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Webb Lewis of Southern Elite Sports Mississippi talks about all of the high school and college football content from Mississippi that SES is offering this summer. Finally, have HBCU athletic departments found an answer for their financial woes? Some investors think they have an answer.
Today, Jay invites former co-host Sam Wells and Special Olympics Mississippi Executive Director Monica Daniels to talk about this year's games at Keesler Air Force Base.
Sam and Jay welcome Atlanta Braves Radio host Ben Ingram and longtime voice of the Golden Eagles- John Cox.
Jay and Sam welcome USM baseball coach Scott Berry and clarion ledger sports editor Hugh Kellenberger.
Jay and sam welcome the new voice of the Mississippi braves Blake Scott and Talk to Paul Lacoste about his vision to build a healthier Mississippi!
Sam welcomes USM Lady Eagles head coach Joye Lee-McNelis and Delta State Swimming and diving coach Dan'l Murray. Plus an interview with Alcorn State men's basketball coach Melvin Robinson.
Jay and Sam preview the 2017 college baseball season with Andy Cannizaro (@hailstatebb), Mike Bianco (@olemissbsb) and Scott Berry (@SouthernMissBSB)
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Sam speaks with Mike Bianco of Ole Miss Baseball
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Sam and Jay speak with Andy Cannizaro of MSU Baseball
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Sam and Jay welcome American tennis star & Shreveport native Ryan Harrison ahead of the Memphis Open. Also, hear from the 6A girls and boys soccer station champion Northwest Rankin Cougars.
Jay and Sam welcome Jones Junior College baseball coach Chris Kirtland and Co-Lin women's hoops coach Gwyn Young.
Jay and Sam welcome the AP's David Brandt to the program and we get Jay's thoughts on the newest baseball hall of fame class of 2017.
Orlando "El Gato" Melendez joins MPB's Season Pass to promote their upcoming trip to Mississippi. Also the guys speak with Ole Miss Hockey coach Dan Armstrong ahead of this weekend's "Egg Bowl on Ice".
Jason and Jay speak with Luke Berry of Biloxi Football club and welcome John Noblin from the Mississippi Blues Marathon to the first "Season Pass" of 2017!!
This week, Jay White and Sam Wells welcome bowl reps from New Orleans & St Pete + Conerly Trophy winner Evan Engram!
Jay and Sam kick off the 2016/17 basketball season with DSU guard Devin Schmidt, MSU head coach Ben Howland and long time William Carey coach Steve Knight.
Jay and Sam welcome MUW AD Jason Trufant and MSU interim AD Scott Wetherbee. They also preview the weekend’s college and high school football and talk about the outstanding game 7 win for Sam’s Chicago Cubs.
This week Jay and Sam welcome Steve Jent, director of the Sanderson Farms championships. The guys also talk 8 man football with Sharkey-Issaquena Academy Head coach Hunter Montgomery.
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Jay and Sam welcome the newest inductee to the Mississippi sports hall of fame- Rick Cleveland and Ed Orgeron's first QB at Ole Miss- Micheal Spurlock.
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Sam and Jay welcome Micheal Bonner to the program to hash out the confusion over his story and the MSU AD search.
Jay and Sam talk with investigative reporter CJ LeMaster about his story on what Ole Miss and MSU are doing with their sizable cut from the SEC Network revenue. Plus, Belhaven AD Scott Little preps Sam for the opening of the Bowl at Belhaven. The Blazers' new on campus football stadium.
Today, Tony Bahou joins Jay and Sam to relive the first American sporting event after the 9/11 attacks; South Carolina @ Mississippi State. Jay speaks with USM WR DJ Thompson about their huge opening week win and Kyle Tate previews the Southern League Division Series between the M-Braves and Pensacola.
Sam and Jay welcome the start of college football with USM QB Nick Mullens and Florida radio host Scott McKinney.
Today, Sam and Jay talk Magnolia State swimming with Madison Central and Mako's Club swimming coach Brian Ware and Sam goes 1 on 1 with 6 time all-star Chicago Cub shortstop Don Kessinger.
Sam and Jay welcome the start of Mississippi high school football with FNUTL.com's Russ Robinson and @MSGRIDIRON's Chris Brooks.
Jay and Sam talk fall camp with the AP's David Brandt and MPB news's Sid Scott speaks with team USA pole vaulter and Oxford native Sam Kendricks.
Jay and Sam remember 3 players who's lives were cut short recently. They also speak with Bill Blackwell of the MS sports hall of fame and we relive a conversation Jay had with the former voice of the Jackson Mets and Generals, Bill Wahlberg.
Jay and Sam welcome Brittany Wagner from EMCC to discuss her role in their new Netfilx Doc "Last Chance U. Mississippi college AD Mike Jones drops in to talk about the Choctaws move to DII. Batson hospital is getting some special visitors. Laurie Heiden tells us about it. Also, hear from Ole Miss AD Ross Bjork and Rebel head coach Hugh Freeze!
Jay and Sam talk sec media days and speak to Mississippi's Golden Girl, 2012 Olympic Gold medalist Brittany Reese, as she prepares to defend her title in Rio.
Jay and Sam tie a bow around the 2016 college baseball season with Mississippi's big 3 and welcome Belton Johnson to talk CFL kickoff weekend and what Mississippians will be taking center stage in Canada!