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McMullin Powerlifting meet
The inaugural Chad McMullin Memorial Push/Pull powerlifting competition is scheduled for July 26 at Wyatt’s Gym in Vicksburg.

The event is sanctioned by the APF and AAPF, and will begin with a rules briefing at 9 a.m. and competition at 10. A one-piece lifting or wrestling suit is mandatory. Events will include the bench press and deadlift.

The entry fee for the meet is $50 before July 12, and $75 after that date. Payments can be made via Pay Pal @hardcorebarbellMS.

All proceeds will go toward an annual scholarship for a Warren Central High School senior — the Chad McMullin Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of the school’s late powerlifting and football coach.

For more information, email meet director Kyle Davis at apfmississippi@gmail.com.

Vicksburg Buccaneers football
Registration for the inaugural season of the Vicksburg Buccaneers youth football and cheer program is now open.
The team is for children ages 5-12 and is free. Preseason training begins in late March and the season in late July.

To register, or for more information, contact Tim Young at 601-618-6907; Christie Pizzio at 601-529-7788; or visit the Buccaneers’ Facebook page.

Lifeguard class
An American Red Cross lifeguard training class will be held March 31 through April 11 at the Purks YMCA on East Clay Street. Classes will be Monday through Friday, from 6 to 8:45 p.m. both weeks.

Lifeguard candidates must be 15 years of age on or before March 31. Before being admitted to the class, prospective students must be able to swim 250 yards non-stop and tread water without use of hands for two minutes. The prerequisite test will be given on the first day of class.

The cost of the class is $125 for YMCA members and $150 for non-members. Please contact the YMCA at 601-638-1071 for registration details.

Key City Classic run
The Key City Classic run is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The race will consist of 5- and 10-kilometer runs, a 5K race walk, and a children’s 1-mile fun run.

The race begins at 8 a.m. at the corner of Monroe and Grove streets and follows a course through the downtown Vicksburg area.

The race will be held in conjunction with the Old Courthouse Museum’s Spring Flea Market, an event that includes more than 100 vendors selling local wares.

The entry fee for the run and walk events is $25, and it is $10 for the fun run. The 1-miler is limited to children ages 12 and under. Online registration is available through RaceRoster.com. For more information, contact Laura Price at gracecc@live.com or call 601-636-5703.

The Key City Classic is a fundraiser for Grace Christian Counseling Center, a non-profit organization that provides mental health counseling, education, and services for individuals, families, and groups.

Athletic training camp
G3 Sports will host an athletic skills training camp every Friday in April, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sherman Avenue Elementary School athletic field.

The camp is for children ages 6-12 and will be led by former Alcorn State women’s soccer coach Jenna Wallace. Sessions will consist of general speed and agility drills designed to improve coordination and motor skills.

The cost is $10 per child per session, payable in cash or through Cash App. For more information, contact Grant Worsley at 769-203-2108.

Viking A Club Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the Warren Central Viking A Club Scholarship.
Six $1,000 scholarships are available to graduating senior athletes at Warren Central High School who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, athletic participation, and academic success.

Applicants must be seniors at WCHS; have a minimum, unweighted GPA of 3.0; and have earned at least one varsity letter in his or her junior or senior year. Students who have accepted or expect to accept a significant athletic scholarship should discuss this with Dr. Stanton prior to applying, as they might be ineligible.

The deadline to apply is April 1 at noon. Application forms are available at the school office or by emailing Erin Hern at erinhern@yahoo.com.

Vicksburg-WC alumni football
Alumni Football USA is organizing an alumni football game between former players from Vicksburg High and Warren Central. An informational meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m. at Pizza Inn, 4102 Clay St.
The game is for adults ages 18 to 65. Equipment is provided for all players, and the game will have special rules to ensure safety.
Those interested can call Christian Hales at 601-259-5107 or visit Alumnifootballusa.com for more information.
Alumni Football USA has done more than 1,300 games in 32 states and raised over $3 million for schools and charities across the country.

Miss Mississippi pickleball and tennis tournaments
The Miss Mississippi Corportation will host pickleball and tennis tournaments at Halls Ferry Park in April.

The Miss Mississippi Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 5. It is a doubles tournament, with men’s, women’s and mixed teams, and entries are limited to 20 teams per event.

The entry fee is $40 per player for one event, and an additional $20 for a second event. The registration deadline is March 31.

For information, contact Glenn Rhett at 601-218-5829 or email missmspb@gmail.com.

The Miss Mississippi Tennis Tournament is scheduled for April 11-13 at Halls Ferry Park. It is an adult doubles tournaments, with men’s and women’s events for players ages 18-55 and over. Entry fees are $30 and $40, depending on the division.

For more information, contact tournament director Bryton Hixson at brhixson@gmail.com or 601-629-7951.