Reed Takes on Duties as 2025 Lead Intern
MERIDIAN, MS — As the State Games of Mississippi gears up for more than 40 sports during May and June, Sara Dudley Reed of Meridian has been named lead intern for the 2025 season.
The State Games of Mississippi is the state’s largest amateur sportsfest organization, annually holding more than 40 competitions across the state. When thousands of athletes pour into the East Mississippi area for competition and the annual Opening Ceremony, the total estimated economic impact is $12.2 million.
“We welcome Sara Dudley to the team as she dives into the very busy season for the State Games,” said Executive Director of the Games, Missye Dozier. “Sara Dudley is in charge of four interns, and will be invaluable in helping us with sports directors, volunteers and the Opening Ceremony June 6.”
A student at Mississippi State University, Sara Dudley is majoring in psychology and is a member of the Tri Delta sorority. She is a 2024 graduate of Lamar High School, where she played basketball for many years. Her previous work experience is with Generations Fine Paper and Gifts. Sara Dudley’s parents are Leah and Elton Reed.
About the State Games of Mississippi
The State Games of Mississippi is now looking to its 34rd year in 2025 offering top-level competition for Mississippi’s amateur athletes in more than 40 sports. In 2024, more than 5,000 athletes competed.
The State Games of Mississippi is able to keep entry fees affordable thanks to the generous support of its sponsors, including Founding Gold Sponsors: Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Ochsner Rush Health, as well as Gold Sponsors; BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation, Meridian Community College, the City of Meridian, Pearl River Resort, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, WTOK-TV, The Meridian Star, Coastal Television, Max Haic Automotive Group and Digio.
For more details about the Games, call 601-482-0205 or visit the official website at www.stategamesofms.org.