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Law firm sponsors new Mid-South race series starting at zoo

Law firm sponsors new Mid-South race series starting at zoo

In the space of 41 days, some of the fastest runners in the Mid-South will have the opportunity to race for the M-Town Crown. Race directors of four evening races have united to create the M-Town Race Series.

“It’s a good idea,” said Bob Kirk, an attorney at the forty lawyer firm Farris Bobango that stepped up to become title sponsor the all new  running series.

Ole Miss Rebels hold 12 seed in NCAA Tournament

Ole Miss Rebels hold 12 seed in NCAA Tournament

The Memphis Tigers aren't the only Mid-South team going dancing.

The Ole Miss Rebels won the SEC Tournament Sunday to earn an automatic bid. The Rebs will hold a 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

They will play the Wisconsin Badgers from the Big Ten. That game will be played in Kansas City.

Ole Miss has two key wins against Missouri and two wins against Tennessee. The Rebels had some bad losses at South Carolina and at Mississippi State.

But those didn't matter as Ole Miss knocked off Florida to win the SEC title. Chairman of the selection committee Mike Bobinski said the Rebels would have made the Big Dance regardless of beating the Gators.

Hugh Freeze discusses signing day

Excitement is still overflowing at Ole Miss after the historic signing last week.

According to The Oxford Eagle, the Rebels have been rumored to be piecing together one of the country’s top signing classes, but that was all just talk until last Wednesday.

Ole Miss Football celebrates signing class

Ole Miss became the talk of college football for what Hugh Freeze and his staff were able to accomplish on National Signing Day, luring in a consensus top-10 signing class in just their second year at the helm.

Cowbells prohibited from Mississippi State game

Cowbells prohibited from Mississippi State game

Mississippi State is in high hopes of winning the Egg Bowl this weekend without a familiar sound.

Southaven baseball players sign with area universities

Southaven baseball players sign with area universities

Baseball will likely continue after high school for a handful of Southaven players.

Four student athletes signed with are NCAA Division 1 schools on Wednesday.

Pitcher Nolan Blackwood committed to the University of Memphis.

Catcher Henri Lartigue and pitcher Wyatt Short both signed with Ole Miss.

Vance Tatum, a left-handed pitcher, committed to Mississippi State University.

Since childhood, each of the four young men competed with and against each other.

In addition to the student athletes’ success on the field, their principal said it matches their work in the classroom.

“They are gifted athletes, great kids and students. I have no doubt they are going to be successful on the next playing level and in life,” said Southaven High School Principal Shane Jones.

Jones predicted all of the athletes would graduate with honors.

Redbirds stay with Cardinals

Redbirds stay with Cardinals

The Memphis Redbirds and St. Louis Cardinals have officially renewed their affiliation through the 2014 baseball season.

St. Louis General Manager John Mozeliak said "We are very pleased to have extended our relationship with the Redbirds organization and the city of Memphis for an additional two years. The Redbirds ball club and the Memphis fans have been tremendous supporters of the Cardinals organization for many years."