JACKSON, Tenn. — There was a full day of events held by the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP. Many people gathered at the T.R. White Sportsplex Monday morning for a celebration of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which started with a breakfast.

The lone meeting this season between No. 15 Mississippi State and No. 6 Tennessee will be of national significance Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn.

Here's where Mississippi State basketball ranks in this week's national polls after losing to Kentucky on Saturday.

Flau'Jae Johnson's mother Kia Brooks could not resist showing her admiration after former Tennessee player, Rickea Jackson, dropped some stunning photos on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

Tulane at Temple, 1 p.m. La Salle at UMass, 2 p.m. Rice at FAU, 1 p.m. Memphis at Charlotte, 3 p.m. Youngstown St. at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Johni Broome 's injury makes Auburn's spot more tenuous, but the Tigers beat Mississippi State by 22 even without him. Duke is barely breaking a sweat while blowing out inferior ACC competition. And then there's Iowa State, which has only a two-point loss to Auburn blemishing its résumé and just dispatched Kansas by 17.

Boise St. at Colorado St., 8:30 p.m. Duquesne at La Salle, 11 a.m. Holy Cross at Army, 11 a.m. Marquette at Providence, 11 a.m. Navy at Boston U., 11:30 a.m.

We're a little biased, but once you read all of these reasons why college is better in the South, we think you'll agree too. From famous landmarks, to gorgeous architecture, to tailgating traditions,

Every year, the state of Florida observes the birth of Confederate General Robert E. Lee as an official state holiday.

John Mateer is one of several newcomers expected to start at QB in 2025 for SEC programs. Where does Mateer rank among Arch Manning and Co.?

Arkansas is among more than a dozen states with such laws aimed at blocking young children and teenagers from viewing pornography.

Mississippi State will carry a two-game ... Former Bulldog Rickea Jackson led the way for Tennessee, scoring a game-high 19 points. Key to Victory The key to State's victory is playing its game ...