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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  MLB Hall of Famer Hank Aaron made a historic return to Columbia on Wednesday night throwing out the first pitch at Capital City Stadium.

Friday, December 07, 2012  South Carolina snapped a two-game losing streak with a 91-74 victory over Jacksonville Friday night.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Former USC safety Brad Edwards was announced as the new Athletics Director of Jacksonville University on Wednesday.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  For the most part, things have gone quite well for Mississippi's football program since coach Houston Nutt arrived on campus in November 2007.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  High School basketball player in Jacksonville dies during halftime of game

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  Trial begins for ex-con accused of shooting Jacksonville Jaguars player Richard Collier

Friday, August 21, 2009  Jacksonville St. suspends QB Ryan Perrilloux for Georgia Tech opener for breaking team rules

Monday, May 18, 2009  The Alabama softball team dominated Texas to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals.

Monday, April 20, 2009  Holt agrees to 3-year deal that gives Jaguars biggest weapon since Jimmy Smith's retirement

Friday, December 19, 2008  Peyton Manning completed his first 17 passes and threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns in leading Indianapolis to a 31-24 win over Jacksonville.