Nine days after the September 11 terror attacks, Mississippi State Univeristy hosted one of the most important sporting events in American history.
People wondered, "would the match be safe to play," and "would anyone show up to watch?"
Relive the experience of the 2001 MSU Bulldog vs. South Carolina Gamecocks football game in the powerful film, "9/20," airing on MPB Television September 11 at 7 p.m.
Today we're giving thanks for the life of Dick Waterman and his immeasurable contributions to the #blues world. He is shown here with #BonnieRaitt at the unveiling of the Fred McDowell marker in Como in 2009. https://t.co/5Em2E1ey01 #dickwaterman#grateful
This beloved trio of @ChapelHartBand is coming to @MartysCongress in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on January 27th. It's such a special, intimate setting to enjoy the lively spirit of these young women saying, "You can have him Jolene!" https://t.co/rdyLVZdl7l #visitms#countrymusic
Here is B.B. King with his inimitable style in "Merry Christmas Baby." https://t.co/dBsdBiNcWc
This is a great time to visit the @BBKingMuseum in Indianola and pay respects at his gravesite there on the museum grounds. #visitms#BBKing#blues
The amount of talent that will be performing in Mississippi in September is amazing. Make sure to follow us and check the calendar often for your favorites so you don't miss out! https://t.co/vNsuA6jC5d #visitms#countrymusic
Thinking of coming to MSU? Campus tours are a great way to get familiar with our beautiful campus! You can schedule tours at this link: https://t.co/npW2vi4L4H
Wheeler Parker had spent his life fighting to tell the truth, and now he was going to miss the moment when the president of the United States would help him win that fight.
Patrick Weems thought to himself: No way. https://t.co/F16qBphtOY
On June 20, 1937, Robert Johnson had his last recording session. Overseen by producer Don Law, the session was held on the third floor of the 508 Park Avenue building in Dallas and included ten songs, one of which was "Me and the Devil Blues." #visitms#OTD#robertjohnson
A marker honoring Jimmy Reed was unveiled on June 19, 2008, in Dunleith, Mississippi. One of the most influential blues artists of the 1950s and ‘60s, he was born here on the Shady Dell plantation in 1925. https://t.co/dqiIKFwRmx #visitMS#OTD#jimmyreed