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OPINION: To Maintain a Legacy or Start Afresh? Questions Surround Veterans Memorial Stadium’s Fate6/30/2021 by Se’lika Maria Sweet The Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson is an outdoor venue originally built in 1950 and later expanded in 1980. Fit for the finest of athletes, the huge facility presently has a seating capacity of 60,492.  In April of this year, state lawmakers have proposed the possibility of Jackson State University building a new stadium to replace the Veterans Memorial Stadium, which the Historically Black University has owned for a decade. Photo courtesy JSU
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By Bryan Flynn  The Jackson-based women’s tackle-football team prepares for its second season, which begins April 4. Photo courtesy Mississippi Lady Panthers In August 2018, Cameron Veal and LaSteven Jackson talked about putting on a women's flag-football game for charity. This discussion laid the foundation for the Mississippi Lady Panthers.
by Bryan Flynn  Blaine McCorkle stepped into the head coach position at Belhaven University after Hal Mumme left to become offensive coordinator at JSU. Photo by Belhaven University When head coach Hal Mumme left to become offensive coordinator at Jackson State University, Belhaven University needed to find a new leader for its football program. The Blazers found one in Blaine McCorkle.
by Amber Helsel  Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative won Best Place for Health Food and Best Vegetarian options in the 2017 Best of Jackson contest. Photo courtesy Amber Helsel To make the tailgating journey successful, the 2017 Best of Jackson results can help a lot. See more at bestofjackson.com and watch for the 2018 ballot in November. (It's OK to campaign now.)
by Brinda Fuller Willis  Fans partake in the beer garden at Millsaps College’s Robinson-Hale Stadium. Photo courtesy Millsaps College Since 2014, Millsaps College football fans have been able to enjoy a beer at Millsaps games in the college's beer garden in the north-end zone.
by Amber Helsel  Photo courtesy Imani Khayyam Football season is upon us, which means it's also tailgating season. As with most things in life, there's a right way and wrong way to do it. here are some tips to help you make the best out of your tailgating experience.
by Amber Helsel  Trip Burns/File Photo Whether you're in town for a football game, or you just want to get out and do something, Jackson has a lot of must-dos. Here are a few.
by Bryan Flynn  Fans love to tailgate at Jackson State University’s football games in Jackson. Photo courtesy Jackson State University/ Charles Smith One of the best parts about college football is being able to tailgate before kickoff. It is a great way to make lasting memories of a game day experience. Who doesn't love to fire up the grill, open a cold drink and enjoy spending time with fellow fans while at a football game?
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