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Birdie and Bogey For Kids
The Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg’s Birdie and Bogey For Kids Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 4, at Clear Creek Golf Course. The tournament is a fundraiser for the JAV’s service projects in Warren County.
The entry fee is $400 per team for the four-person scramble. Morning and afternoon tee times are available, as are hole and flag sponsorships.

The tournament will also feature a golf ball drop with a cash prize for closest to the pin. One ball can be purchased for $10, or three for $25. You do not have to be present to win.

To register for the tournament or the golf ball drop, visit javicksburg.org/birdie_and_bogey_for_kids.

VHS basketball tryouts
Tryouts for Vicksburg High’s ninth-grade boys basketball team are scheduled for April 7 and 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day at the VHS gym. Players must have a current physical to try out. For more information, email coach Julius Williams at williamsj@vwsd.org.

Bubba Mims Golf Tournament
Porter’s Chapel Academy will hosts its annual Bubba Mims Memorial Golf Tournament on April 25 at Vicksburg Country Club.

The four-person scramble will have a shotgun start at 1 p.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $400 per four-person team, or $100 for each individual player. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 each. Proceeds benefit PCA’s Bubba Mims Memorial Scholarship Fund, named for the late football coach and athletic director.

For more information or to register, email Blake Purivs at bpurvis@porterschapel.org.

Charles Scott Golf Tournament
The 3rd Annual Charles Scott Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 6 at Clear Creek Golf Course. The tournament is a four-person scramble that benefits the Tyner-Ford American Legion Post 213.

For more information or to register, email tynerfordpost213@gmail.com; or call the Clear Creek clubhouse at 601-638-9395; Alonzo Stevens at 601-831-1113; Dorwin Shields at 601-415-8707; or Dr. Hank Harper at 601-750-7660.

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. The season begins in late July and preseason training is under way.
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.

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.

G3 Sports 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.

Vicksburg-WC alumni football
Alumni Football USA is organizing an alumni football game between former players from Vicksburg High and Warren Central. 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 Corporation 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.

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 tournament, 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.