The 2014 Egg Bowl Unites The State Of Mississippi

Mississippians have waited months for the highly anticipated Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State. The Rebels and Bulldogs are currently having great seasons as they were both ranked in the top 3 in the AP Top 25 Poll for three weeks in a row in October. The national spotlight has taken notice of the winning football taken place in the state of Mississippi as both Ole Miss and Mississippi State were featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated: The Magazine. 

Coming into the 2014 Egg Bowl, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have combined for a total of 18 wins, which is the most at the time in the 111-year history of the matchup. The 2014 Egg Bowl not only features two nationally-ranked opponents, but it also spotlights two universities that have benefited from their team's strong play on the gridiron. With this information, this year's Egg Bowl shaped up to be one of the most anticipated games in the history of the rivalry. Who won the 2014 Egg Bowl? Check out this video video by Browning Stubbs for that answer.

One Big Week Promotes Mississippi's Biggest Student Service Project

A student picks up trash along Mississippi Highway 7 
as part of the Ole Miss Big Event on Saturday.

This years Big Event looks to break record enrollment numbers while serving the community with multiple service projects all in one day.


This is the university’s fifth year to have a day dedicated to community service. The Big Event committee organized the various service projects that ranged from helping Oxford residents with their yards and working in the community garden to working with the Oxford Humane Society.


One Big Week was held in the Student Union Plaza this past school week and the Big Event Committee took the opportunity to sign up new students and spread information about the day through item give aways and a photo booth with the big Event logo plastered on the background.


A total of 1,700 students participated in 213 projects as part of the Big Event last year. This years Big Event will be held on March 28th, 2014.

Make-A-Wish Foundation Changes The Lives Of Oxford Mississippi Locals

The Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Mississippi pairs up with Make-A-Wish Foundation every year to grant wishes for individuals suffering from terminal illnesses. Not only is Make-A-Wish a part of the Chi Omega's philanthropy, but the ladies of the Chi Omega Sorority have a particularly special place in their heart for these individuals. Each member is dedicated to make strong efforts to get to know the children and build a lasting bond. In the fall of 2013, they were able to grant a wish to an Oxford native, Chance Tetrick.

As they sent Chance off to New York city, the relationship didn't stop there. Many lunch dates and basketball games were shared with many of the women of the Chi Omega sorority. Being able to continue to be with Chance every step of the way of his illness make these women continue to do what they do every year with the Make-A-Wish foundation. Chance's Landing is a Facebook group that was made in order to keep up with Chance's illness updates. The woman as a chapter would share and repost updates to spread the word of Chance throughout the Oxford community.

Every year the money raised for the Make-A-Wish foundation by the Chi Omega sorority is almost doubled than what they made the previous year. With the different philanthropy events held they always think of Chance and the previous individuals whom they have helped. They continue to do this because it is individuals like Chance that make all the hard work and time put in worth it. Chance Tetrick passed away in August 2014 and has been thought about everyday. Fins Up For Chance was a website made for Chance and his family.

Every philanthropy event since Chance's passing has been held in his honor. "Chi O Donuts" was the fall philanthropy event of 2014 and the ladies of Chi Omega raised over $13,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The Chi Omegas are honored to help these individuals and have been honored for the relationships that have been built.

To donate or learn more about the Make-A-Wish foundation please visit: Make A Wish

Leapfrog Tutoring Program in Oxford, MS Benefits More Than Just The Students

With the lowest literacy rate in the county, Mississippi elementary students struggle to stay at grade level in reading and writing. Leapfrog, a non-profit program founded in the 1980s in Oxford, MS, helps students struggling with math and reading skills to bridge this gap. Through Leapfrog, students from the University of Mississippi volunteer their time to help struggling 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd graders.

Leapfrog’s goal is to “provide a nurturing environment in which 'at-risk' students can develop and enhance necessary skills for academic success, build productive, ongoing relationships with adults, and improve their self-esteem.”

200 student volunteers, all from Ole Miss, are paired with an elementary student on the first day of the program. This Leapfrog pair meets throughout the year and bond in ways beyond reading--where both college student and elementary student teach the other about community, caring, and support. With four different locations, Leapfrog is currently helping 140 students.

Last year, Leapfrog successfully helped 76% of the students to read at their grade level. 81% of the students advanced to the next grade level. And 100 % of the third graders were able to graduate from Leapfrog and advance to the 4^th grade.

Leigh Kozlow has more on the story, which you can watch by clicking here. 

Exclusive Look On How Phoenix Air Employees, In Cartersville, Ga., Have Been Impacted By Transporting Ebola Patients

Clay Wardlaw, president of Safety Plus, walking off of an
 aircraft that is now decontaminated from Ebola.

Phoenix Air employees have become very equipped to their job recently due to the Ebola break out. 

Whether an employee is a contractor, pilot, or owner of Phoenix Air each individual has been affected by a patient or the situation in some way. 

Safety Plus President, Clay Wardlaw, admits that for the past couple of weeks he has been working long hours and has not been able to take a vacation. The decontamination process requires a lot of attention from the contractors, but no one seems to complain. Being apart of the “clean-up” process, the contractors also have built close relationships with the patients.




Chief Pilot, Rickey Smith, even explains how having the privilege to be a pilot for Ebola patients does not bring too many emotions to the table. 

“The people that work here know that this is our job to help others, and it is really just a gratifying experience,” Ricky Smith, Phoenix Air chief pilot. 

Dent Thompson, vice president of operations of Phoenix Air, cannot express enough how thankful he is for his staff and what they do. Each individual does their job with a smile on their face knowing they are doing a good deed. 

To see the full story, click here. 

Destin, Fla. Residents Upset About Hunting Near Homes

Courtesy of Kate Covington

Duck season has just opened in the town of Destin, Fla. and several homeowners are not happy.

When Kate Covington and her husband, Steven, moved into their home in Kelly Plantation nine years ago, they found their water front view ideal. 

“I purchased it because it was quiet, peaceful and serene,” she said. 

More than 70 homes in Covington’s neighborhood have waterfront views, which is what makes Kelly Plantation so unique. But the waterfront views also make it a great place for duck hunters to wade in the water for ducks to fly over them giving easy access to a good shot.

 “I had no idea during duck season, I’d be awoken every morning at 6 A.M. with people hunting literally in the backyard of my house,” she said.

Along with the loud shooting noises, Covington could see the hunters at work through her window. 

She complained to local Okaloosa County officials but quickly discovered what other residents have learned about hunting regulations in open waters. Peyton LoCicero has more on the story;
see the video below. 

Georgia MUST Ministries' Gobble Jog Helps Those Living in Poverty

Runners gather at the Marietta Square in Marietta, Ga., to celebrate completing
the 12th annual Gobble Jog, hosted by the MUST Ministries, on Thanksgiving Day.

The month of November in the U.S., is known for celebrating Thanksgiving with friends and family. However, for many who live in Georgia and bordering states, Thanksgiving means more than feasting on turkey.

The Gobble Jog is the seventh largest Thanksgiving Day race in the U.S. and consists of five races: a 10K, both timed and untimed 5Ks, a 1K and a Tot Trot around Marietta's Square. 

The MUST Ministries, the beneficiary of the Gobble Jog, is a nonprofit organization that donates food, shelter and clothing, as well as employment services, to people in need. According to Kaye Cagle, MUST Ministries' director of marketing and public relations, MUST serves over 31,000 people a year.

(Left to right) 5K runners Elaine Farmer and her daughter, Kaylin Farmer, along with
Shelby Floyd and her mother, Lynn Gordon, run during the Gobble Jog to help those in need.

Lynn Gordon, along with her sister and their children, participated in the untimed 5K race on Thanksgiving Day.

"We can walk off the turkey, dressing and desserts," Gordon said. "We're doing something together for a good cause, A girl's day out."

Sydney Hembree reports on the excitement surrounding the event. For that story, click here.

1983 Egg Bowl--The Immaculate Deflection--still center stage for Ole Miss and Mississippi State

Mississippi State players celebrate 2013 Egg Bowl win

This year's annual Egg Bowl game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State shapes up as one of the most anticipated in the long history of the series. It's been a historic season for both teams, as they have spent much of the year unbeaten, ranked in the top five in the country, and thinking about a national championship. The Rebels' championship hopes have taken a hit recently with two straight losses and the devastating injury to receiver Laquon Treadwell.

Fans can only hope that this year's game, played November 29 in Oxford, matches the drama, excitement and intensity of the 1983 game. That game played in Jackson is still talked about more than 30 years later by players, coaches, and fans of both schools. Brad Schultz and Terry Smith look at a game that has come to be known as The Immaculate Deflection. To see the story, click here.

1983 Egg Bowl--The Immaculate Deflection--still center stage for Ole Miss and Mississippi State

Mississippi State players celebrate
after winning the 2013 Egg Bowl

This year's annual Egg Bowl game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State shapes up as one of the most anticipated in the long history of the series. It's been a historic season for both teams, as they have spent much of the year unbeaten, ranked in the top five in the country, and thinking about a national championship. The Rebels' championship hopes have taken a hit recently with two straight losses and the devastating injury to receiver Laquon Treadwell.

Fans can only hope that this year's Egg Bowl, played November 29 in Oxford, matches the drama, excitement, and intensity of the 1983 game. That game played in Jackson is still talked about more than 30 years later. Brad Schultz and Terry Smith look at a game that has come to be known as The Immaculate Deflection. For that story, click on the image below: