Former world number one golfer and past Master’s Champion Fred Couples, has committed to participate in the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic (MGRC) at Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier, Miss., March 19-25. One of the most popular and successful players in golf, Couples will be making his first ever appearance on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to play in the Champions Tour event.Couples began playing golf professionally in 1980 and has recorded 15 victories on the PGA TOUR, including the 1992 Master’s and THE PLAYERS Championship in 1996.

Couples joined the Champions Tour in 2010 and, in limited events (28) over the past two seasons, has already recorded six tour victories. As one of the top players to ever play on the PGA TOUR, Couples’ career earnings top over $22 million.

“Fred Couples committing to this year’s Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic is very exciting news and has once again helped to solidify our event here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” stated Duncan McKenzie, Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Foundation chairman. “Getting the world’s best players to come to our area and play in this event is something the MGRC board and staff have been working hard to attain. This announcement is a major step in our efforts to grow the event, and the 2012 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic is shaping up to be the most exciting tournament to date for the Mississippi Gulf Coast!”

Couples became the first player on the Champions Tour to win three of his first four career starts and also became the first player since Jay Haas in 2006 to win three consecutive Champions Tour starts. Couples has represented the USA as a member of five Ryder Cup teams and five President’s Cup events, including serving as two-time captain of the team. His success and laid-back style has made him a fan favorite throughout the world.

Tickets to the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic are $15 and are on sale now. They can be purchased online or by calling the tournament office at 228.896.6365. Children ages 15 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.


About the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic:

The third annual Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic will be played March 19-25 at Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier. The tournament is uniquely funded by 13 consortium partners that see this event as an ideal way to promote the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 2012 consortium partners include the following: BP America, IP Resort & Spa, Mississippi Power, C Spire Wireless, Hard Rock Resort & Spa, Grand Biloxi Hotel & Spa, Beau Rivage Resort & Spa, Mississippi Development Authority, F.E.B. Distributing, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction, Roy Anderson Corp, Hancock Bank and Coca-Cola. The tournament will be administered through the MGRC Foundation, Inc. and will benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

At 6:30 am on September 24-25, 2011 at J.P. Coleman State Park in Iuka, MS, the Walmart Bass Fishing League Fishing Tournament will commence! Join us for a weekend of bass fishing on Pickwick Lake hosted by Walmart and FLW Outdoors, the premier tournament fishing organization that provides unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to anglers, sponsors, fans and host communities.  

Find accommodations for the weekend in Iuka or nearby Corinth, MS, just about 20 miles to the Northwest.  

Registration will be September 23rd from 4pm to 6pm at Walmart #274, 1110 Battleground Dr., Iuka, MS. Boats take off daily at 6:30am and weigh ins are as follows:

 - Weigh-in: Day 1, 2:30 p.m. at JP Coleman State Park
 - Weigh-in: Day 2, 3:30 p.m. at Walmart #274, Iuka, MS 

Catch Limit: 5; Size Limit: 12" large mouth & spotted; 14" small mouth. 

No Map will be available for this tournament. See below for payout information. Good Luck Fishermen!

Over 1,000 participants compete in the “muddiest” run, the Seabee Volkslauf Mud Run, where they maneuver challenging obstacles and lots of mud. The 16th Annual Seabee Volkslauf Mud Run, taking place September 10th at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS, is a 4+ mile course of mixed terrain, numerous wet obstacles like ditches, trenches and mud pits as well as a little trail running and a few stretches on asphalt. This is the largest running event on the MS Gulf Coast and open to the public, with lots of mud, and lots of FUN!

Registration is made up of solo participation and team participation. Teams shall consist of three members. Teams entering in the military and ROTC categories will be required to wear military style combat boots to qualify to win the MUDCUP but boots are NOT required if not competing for the MUDCUP. Teams must cross the finish line together as a team. The student team class is open to junior high and high school students 13 to 17 years old. This does not include college students or any military style students. JROTC and ROTC are classified as student teams.

Online registration closes on September 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM Central Time. We encourage you to come and participate in one of the largest running events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!!

Registration fees range from $30 to $60 depending on how you register. Admission is free for spectators.  Register online now!

Alcorn State University Braves
After a successful and intense camp and scrimmage, the Alcorn State University Braves are prepared to kick off their 2011 football season against Grambling State on September 3, 2011 in the Port City Classic. Season tickets will be made available in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex until August 31, 2011. Fans will also have the chance to pick up their 2011 Braves Football Poster.



Delta State University Statesmen 
Call it a dramatic kickoff to the 2011 season. The Delta State University Statesmen defeated the Elizabeth City State Vikings, 28-21 in an August 27th overtime game ending with a victory for the Statesmen. Fans can catch the next home game for the Statesmen on October 1st against Ouachita Baptist University at 6:00pm. Purchase Delta State University Statesmen tickets here.
Season ticket packages, individual game tickets, and Green and White Fund donations may be made here also. For more information about ticket packages or special promotions, please contact Dana George at (662) 846-4289 or Jim Ervin at (662) 846-4594.  



Jackson State University Tigers
Come experience true Jackson State University Tiger tradition as the JSU Department of Athletics present the 12th annual Blue and White Spirit Rally on September 1st at 6pm. The event will be held at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The spirit rally is the first official pep rally of the season and will lead into the JSU football team's season opener against Concordia College. The world famous JSU marching band "the Sonic Boom of the South" and the cheerleaders will perform, as well as a spirit completion among the classes. Admission to the spirit rally is free of charge.

Come cheer on the JSU Tigers as they take on Concordia College at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on September 3rd at 1:30pm! Click here for JSU Tiger Football Ticket Information or purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster by clicking here and then searching for Jackson State in the state of Mississippi - http://www.ticketmaster.com/ 



Mississippi State University Bulldogs
The Mississippi State Bulldogs Football team is coming off a season that saw their most wins (five) at home since 1999. This season is expected to be their best yet with a six-game home schedule highlighted by three preseason top-10 squads. The first home game for the Mississippi State Bulldogs is September 15th against LSU. It’s going to be a game to remember! Buy your tickets now!

Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field is a 96-year-old historic facility and the nation's second-oldest Division I-A campus football stadium. Over its lifetime the stadium has seen four major renovation and expansions. With 10 consecutive home games selling out during the 2011 game season, the stadium will see more than$100 million in projects over the next year. Of that $100 Million, $80 Million will be dedicated to the stadium expansion which will make room for 5,000 – 7,000 new seats!

Some of the latest additions to the stadium include the $1.4 million LED ribbon boards bringing fans in-game graphics, scores, stats and other information to provide the fans the best stadium experience. Another major addition is the $6.1 million true HD video boards measuring 152 feet wide, 135 feet tall with a main HD screen 111 feet wide by 47 feet tall and spanning the roof of the Leo Seal M-Club Centre in the south end zone. It is the largest true high definition board in the Southeastern Conference and the second largest nationally.  



Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils
The Delta Devils will kick off their 2011 football season with a home game against Alabama State on September 3rd at 5pm. Tickets will be available at various satellite ticket locations on and around campus prior to game day. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the MVSU Ticket office or by calling (662) 254-3313. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of game day and arrive early for all home games. Instead of having to purchase a ticket for the game, a parking permit, a tailgating permit, the fan can purchase an all in one ticket. 



University of Mississippi
One the richest college football traditions in the South, the University of Mississippi formed the first football team in the state and continues to be on the most successful athletic programs in the history of collegiate football. Fans are invited to join University of Mississippi players, coaches, the Rebel spirit squads and band on Thursday, September 1st in The Grove. There will be games and prize giveaways leading up to the season debut of "RebTalk with Coach Houston Nutt" at 6:30 p.m. Beginning this season, the show, which is hosted by the "Voice of the Rebels" David Kellum and includes special guests, will broadcast Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on home weekends from the Grove Stage and on road weekends from Rooster's Blues House on the Oxford Square.Fans may send in their questions through the RebTalk Coach's Connection by visiting OleMissSports.com/rebtalk.

The Rebels open the 2011 season next Saturday in Vaught-Heming Stadium against the Cougars. Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Buy your tickets now! 



University of Southern Mississippi Eagles
Don’t miss Friday Night at the Fountain, the Southern Miss Pep Rally. A campus and community wide event, the Pep Rally takes place on Friday evenings before all home games in front of the Aubrey Keith Lucas Administration Building. It’s a must-see event with the Southern Miss cheerleaders, the Pride of Mississippi marching band, the Dixie Darlings and the Southern Misses.

Don’t forget to “GO GOLD” for game day as Southern Miss takes on Louisiana Tech this Saturday, September 3rd at 9pm at Roberts Stadium. Buy or Sell Southern Miss Tickets on StubHub, Official Secondary Ticket Marketplace of Southern Miss Athletics.