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Haley Graham Named 2026 Lead Intern
Meridianite Haley Graham has been chosen as the Lead Intern for the 2026 State Games of Mississippi. “Haley is the recipient of the Riley Foundation Summer Intern Grant, and we are excited to have her as part of our team this summer,” said State Games Executive...
2025 Athletes of Year Honored at State Capitol
At the Capitol, from left: Mississippi House Representative Billy Adam Calvert, Daniel Wile, Kaytelyn Harris and Mississippi House Representative and Troy Smith. State Games 2025 Athletes of Year Honored at State Capitol Jackson, MS — Two of the State Games of...
2026 State Games of America
🔥 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 State Games of America! 🔥 July 24 - August 2, 2026, in State College, Pennsylvania Presented by Keystone State Games If you won a medal in the 2025 State Games of Mississippi, you are eligible to take part in the State Games...
2025 Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year Named
August 9, 2025 State Games 2025 Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year Named MERIDIAN, MS – Three standout competitors from the 2025 State Games of Mississippi have been named Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year, recognized for their achievements,...
Reed Takes on Duties as 2025 Lead Intern
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...
2024 Athletes of Year Honored at State Capitol
State Games 2024 Athletes of Year Honored at State Capitol At the Capitol, from left: State Senator Tyler McCaughn (Dist. 31), Rowdy Brisco, Jaycie Collins, Scott Gray, State Representative Billy Adam Calvert (Dist. 83) andState Senator Jeff Tate (Dist. 33). Jackson,...
State Games Honors as 2024 Economic Impact Champion
State Games of Mississippi Honored as a 2024 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism in Sports Destination Management PICTURED: From left, Amanda Bratu, Sonya Rowell, Carolyn Smith, Laura Carmichael (Visit Meridian), Missye Dozier and Rhonda Brand....
State Games of Mississippi Swimmer Named National Adult Athlete of Year
State Games of Mississippi Swimmer Named National Adult Athlete of Year MERIDIAN, MS – State Games of Mississippi swimmer Jaycelyn “Jaycie” Collins has been named the National Congress of State Games Adult Athlete of the Year. Meridianite Jaycie achieved this honor...
2024 Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year Named
2024 Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year Named MERIDIAN, MS – Three athletes who competed in the 2024 State Games of Mississippi bring special qualities to multiple sports and were named Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year. The titles go to Rowdy Briscoe of...
Shirley Takes on Duties as 2024 Lead Intern
Shirley Takes on Duties as 2024 Lead Intern MERIDIAN, MS — As the State Games of Mississippi gears up for more than 40 sports during May and June, Alexa Shirley of Collinsville has been named lead intern for the 2024 season. The State Games of Mississippi is the...