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Full Schedule Released for 2021 Student Angler Federation

January 11, 2021

The Bass Federation’s Student Angler Federation (SAF) announces the 2021 High School Fishing sanctioned schedule. more >>

MLF BIG5 Announces Phoenix League Destinations

January 6, 2021

Major League Fishing announced the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine. more >>

Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon Ready to Run

December 11, 2020

Des Linden and Grayson Murphy will participate in the 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon on Sunday, December 13, 2020. more >>

Major League Fishing Announces Details of 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League

October 21, 2020

Major League Fishing announced today all information regarding the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine. more >>

DSTE Announces Special Hybrid Event

August 6, 2020

The DSTE will take place at The Preserve Golf Club on Monday, October 26, and will feature a tournament, trade show and tailgate. more >>

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Clear Lake Named Best Bass Fishery Of The Past Decade

August 31, 2020

Since 2012, Bassmaster Magazine has released annual rankings of the country’s best bass fisheries. more >>

2020 Bassmaster High School All-American Team Welcomes 12 New Members

June 29, 2020

Twelve high school anglers have been selected as members of the exclusive Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. more >>

B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

April 27, 2020

Outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team. more >>

Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces $25,000 Gift to Special Olympics Mississippi

December 9, 2019

Huntington Ingalls Industries raised a record-breaking $25,000 for Special Olympics Mississippi during the 5K on the Causeway. more >>

Sports Turf Managers Association Announces 2019 ‘Field of the Year’ Winners

December 2, 2019

The STMA announces the 2019 Field of the Year winners, including professional facilities, college and university and schools and parks. more >>

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Ridgeland, Mississippi...Sporty + Stylish...Inside + Out

March 20, 2018

Ridgeland is Mississippi’s premier cycling mecca and its best waterfront destination, but there’s so much more to discover and savor here.... more >>

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	Article \| January 20, 2021 More Than A Game: The Rise of Esports is Helping Destinations Score New Hosting Opportunities By: Judy Leand It is a great time to get into competitive video gaming. Global esports revenues (not counting broadcasting platform revenues) surpassed $1 billion... More>>

	Article \| January 2, 2021 With a New Flag, Mississippi is Back in the Game By: Mary Helen Sprecher Here’s something that happened on Election Day that might have gotten overlooked – at least in the 49 states other than the one where it... More>>

Article \| October 23, 2020 Surprising Choices, Returns to Old Favorites for NCAA Championships By: Mary Helen Sprecher One of the most eagerly looked-forward-to site selection announcements of 2020 came down recently, and there’s a lot to be learned from it. With a... More>>

Article \| June 19, 2020 SEC, NCAA Rebel Against Presence of Confederate Flag in Mississippi By: Mary Helen Sprecher When NASCAR served notice that the Confederate Flag would no longer be welcome at any aspects of its events, including its tailgate and campground... More>>

Article \| March 10, 2020 More States Sanctioning Bass Fishing as a High School Sport By: Mary Helen Sprecher Somewhere between Super Tuesday and the COVID lockdowns, something was quietly happening in the Southeast that would be a bellwether for high school... More>>

	Article \| December 19, 2019 The Brave New World of Esports By: Judy Leand Although esports is digitally based, physical space is needed to house in-person events, prompting a growing number of destinations to build... More>>

	Article \| July 24, 2019 Barry Leaves Behind Flooding, Sewage – and Plenty of Cancelled Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher As the first major storm of the hurricane season, Barry made a terrible impression. He barged in uninvited, overstayed his welcome and left a mess... More>>

	Article \| July 24, 2019 Could Water Contamination Hurt Summer Sports Events? By: Michael Popke Talk about muddying the waters. This summer has brought a wave of concerns over Cryptosporidium in swimming pools, flesh-eating bacteria in open... More>>

	Article \| April 25, 2019 The Allure of College Towns By: Mary Helen Sprecher In college towns across the U.S., great sports venues await, surrounded with storied traditions and filled with potential. Want to visit? Join this... More>>

	Article \| April 24, 2019 Hooked on Fishing By: Judy Leand Whether it plays out on a bass boat, from the shoreline, on the ocean or through the ice, fishing is big business for cities across the U.S. Prime... More>>

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Case study | February 28, 2009
Come Play on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

By: Sports Destination Management Team

The warm climate of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is your ticket to outdoor recreation. Sportsplex venues in Gulfport, Biloxi, and D’Iberville host... More>>