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Rodeo activities

The 25th annual Knotty Bolden Memorial Deep South Championship Rodeo was held Friday and Saturday.

Photos by Ronnie Day and Dillon Day


Spankey Skelton of Early Grove tries to stay atop an angry bull.

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Photos by Ronnie Day and Dillon Day More rodeo scenes (Top) Neil Whaley of Potts Camp takes his turn in the bull-riding competition during the Knotty Bolden Memorial Deep South Championship Rodeo. (Above, Left) Hunter Lee Williams of Byhalia ropes the dummy calf. (Above, right) Announcer Ronnie Ash (right) presents the Knotty Bolden Memorial Buckle to Jerry Bolden, Knotty’s brother and organizer of the rodeo, which celebrated its 25th successful year.

MA girls reload for another title run

By BARRY BURLESON
Editor

The Marshall Academy Lady Patriots enter a new fast-pitch softball season with three-peat on their minds.

But they go after a third straight Class AA state championship with three stars missing due to graduation. Gone are catcher Heather Tomlinson, pitcher Lauren Alexander and center fielder Traci Rodgers.

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Soccer camp next week

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a British Soccer Camp next week.

Camp dates are July 27-31 at Sam Coopwood Park.

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Behind The Scoreboard
By Claude Vinson

Grizzlies need hero

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the comments on last week’s column, both personally and “telephonically.” They were gratifying.

It would appear that this is the season for losing “giants” from all walks of life. Unfortunately, that, too, is life.

There is probably not a single media source in the whole wide world which is not aware of the accomplishments of Walter Cronkite. He was a hero.

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Hall of Fame banquet set

Tickets are on sale for the 47th Annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1.

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Coach’s state title ring stolen

Susan Rodgers, athletic director and head softball coach at Marshall Academy, is hoping for the return of her state championship ring from 2007.

Her home in the Deer Creek Road area of Byhalia was broken into on June 18. Several items were stolen, including the ring.

“It’s very important to me personally,” she said. “It has tremendous sentimental value.”

She said she appreciates the work of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department on the case. If anyone has any information, please call the authorities at 662-252-1311.

Attends Manning academy

Garrett Brett Bailey, son of Terri and Tommy Garrison of Waterford and Bruce and Tonya Bailey of Booneville, left Thursday for Thibodaux, La., to attend the Manning Passing Academy. The camp is sponsored by Archie, Cooper, Peyton and Eli Manning. The Manning family works hands-on with the students and they bring in coaches from high schools and colleges all over to work with the students as well. Garrett will be the starting quarterback for New Site in Booneville this coming school year.

Growing big bass in little ponds

By Dr. Wes Neal
Wildlife and Fisheries

Largemouth bass are one of the most popular sport fish in Mississippi, and many anglers chase these beasts on Magnolia State’s medium to large reservoirs every day. However, little waters (one acre and larger) can produce trophy bass consistently with a little help from the pond owner.

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Qualify for state 4-H horse show

Congratulations to Nicki and Rachel Smith for placing in the 2009 Northeast District 4-H Horse Show. Nicki is standing with her quarter horse gelding, Pros Skipa Star. She placed first in showmanship14-15, second in Western pleasure 14-15, and third in Western horsemanship 14-18. Rachel is atop her quarter horse gelding, Zipping Tiger Leo. She placed first in Western horsemanship 8-13, second in Western pleasure 8-11, and fourth in showmanship 8-11. Both girls qualified to represent Marshall County at the 2009 State 4-H Horse Show in Jackson, July 8-12.


Nicki Smith and Pros Skipa Star	Rachel Smith and Zipping Tiger Leo

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