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McGee misses out on Olympic bid but earns personal best at trials
SUMMARY: Cory McGee, a native of Pass Christian, achieved a personal milestone by finishing the 1500-meter Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 3:57.44, her first sub-four-minute run, placing fifth. Despite not qualifying for the Paris Olympics, McGee celebrated breaking the four-minute barrier, a longstanding goal. Throughout her career, she’s earned notable accolades, including a gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Junior Athletic Championships and participating in the Tokyo Games. A standout athlete since her high school years in Mississippi, McGee set multiple state records, earning widespread recognition and expressing pride in representing Team USA.
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SUMMARY: The 28th annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford will be held on April 25-26, featuring Mississippi cuisine, live music, and art. A red double-decker bus will be the centerpiece, and Tupelo artist Sarah Buzzell’s work will be featured as the official artwork. The festival, with over 75,000 attendees, will include a variety of live performances, including acts like Charley Crockett, Grace Potter, and Cedric Burnside. Additionally, there will be over 150 art vendor booths, a Kid Zone, and a Blues Alley. The event coincides with an Ole Miss baseball series against Vanderbilt at Swayze Field.
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SUMMARY: Terrell Buckley, a Pascagoula native and College Football Hall of Famer, has been hired as the new head coach at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). A former Super Bowl-winning defensive back, Buckley brings 18 years of coaching experience, including stints at Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and with the XFL’s Orlando Guardians. He replaces Kendrick Wade, who was let go after a 1-11 season. Buckley, known for his ball-hawking skills as a player, is committed to building a culture of hard work and accountability at MVSU, with the goal of turning around the Delta Devils’ football program.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi State Athletics has announced plans to upgrade Davis Wade Stadium’s lighting system for the 2025 football season. The new LED system, designed by Techline Sports Lighting, will provide better field illumination, color-changing lights, and special effects. It will enhance the game-day experience for both players and fans, including choreographed lighting during key moments. This is the first lighting upgrade since 2010. The new system aims to improve visibility, create an electric atmosphere, and boost TV broadcast quality. The project will be completed in partnership with a Mississippi-based company and is part of ongoing improvements to the program.
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