Sonic Boom of the South performs in Rose Parade
The Sonic Boom of the South performed at the Rose Parade earlier today! The band looks like they had a great time during their performance. Not…
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Sonic Boom of the South performed at 44th annual Bandfest
The people of California heard a sonic boom yesterday as Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South performed during the 44th annual Bandfest ahead of…
Usher and Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band wow fans during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show
By Rachel James-Terry (LAS VEGAS, Nevada) – Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band made a special appearance with eight-time Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Boom…
Board of Trustees names Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President of Jackson State University
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning completed its search for the 13th President of Jackson State University by voting to name Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President during its meeting held today in Jackson. Dr. Thompson has…
Jackson State student killed on campus
A Jackson State University student died after a shooting at the University Point Apartment Complex. JSU’s Acting President Dr. Elayne Anthony released the identity of the student, Jaylen Burns from…
MBI and Jackson State University investigating apparent murder on campus
The Mississippi Bureau and Jackson State University Campus Enforcement are investigating an apparent murder on campus today that left one man dead. Few details have been…
Class of 2022 no. 1 prospect flips from FSU to Jackson State
The state of Mississippi involved in perhaps the most shocking National Signing Day flip of all-time, courtesy of Jackson State and the master recruiter…
Jackson State University names Thomas Hudson as new president
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Thomas Hudson is named President of Jackson State University. In a meeting earlier today, The Board of Trustees of State Institutions made the decision. Hudson was made acting president earlier this year. The Board stated that Hudson provided leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped to improve the university’s financial position. […]
Deion Sanders recruiting Mississippi hard
With a guy like Walter Payton hailing from Jackson State University, anything is possible on the recruitment trail for first year Head Coach Deion Sanders. Mississippi is consistently in the top 10 in NFL players by state per capita, so…
Deion Sanders introduced as next head football coach at Jackson State
Primetime has landed at Jackson State University. Today, the school introduced Deion Sanders, number 21, as the 21st head football coach of the Tigers on the 21st day of September. This will be Sanders’ first job as a college coach,…
Report: Deion Sanders to Jackson State
Pro Football Hall of Fame Cornerback Deion Sanders is finalizing a deal with Jackson State University to become the school’s next head coach according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger. However, this report comes on the back of JSU spokesperson saying…
President of Jackson State University resigns after bust in prostitution sting
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The president of Jackson State University resigned Monday after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in central Mississippi. The police chief in the Jackson suburb of Clinton said Monday…
Police search for shooting suspect at Jackson State University
An active shooter at Jackson State University prompted a lockdown of the campus this afternoon. According to university officials, a person was shot in the leg on the north end of the campus. Neither the victim nor the shooter is…
Lockdown lifted at Jackson State University after active shooter situation
12:30 p.m. UPDATE: Jackson State University tweeted, "The JSU campus lock down has been lifted. The campus community is no longer under threat of an active shooter." No other details regarding the incident have been made available. ORIGINAL STORY: Jackson…
Low Income Student Opportunities at MGCCC
Jackson State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are taking part in a new federal program that aims to increase low-income students’ access to college. Starting this semester, about 10,000 high school students across the country can use Pell…
Shuckers to Play JSU Tigers
The Shuckers have announced they will play Jackson State University in an exhibition game at MGM Park. The game is scheduled for April 4th and will be the second exhibition game for the Biloxi Shuckers during the preseason, including a…