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WBBJ TV June 1, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson says they’ve made an agreement with the Winnipeg Goldeyes to use the ballpark this summer. “What the city is trying to do is make the best use of the stadium and request proposals,” said Lewis Cobb, attorney for City of Jackson. “And while we’re waiting for a long-term solution, we’re trying to do the best we can with short-term opportunities.” This effectively cuts out the Jackson Generals as the middleman between the Ca...

WBBJ TV June 1, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson announced a license agreement with the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club to operate professional baseball in Jackson, according to a news release. The release says the agreement is non-exclusive, meaning the city can license other events for the Ballpark at Jackson, in addition to baseball. The Ballpark at Jackson was previously under a license and use agreement with the Jackson Generals, which ended on May 30, the release says.

Copy Link PEARL, MS - Shea Langeliers hit a grand slam home run in the fourth inning on Thursday night, and the Mississippi Braves outlasted the Montgomery Biscuits at Trustmark Park, 7-6. In a game that featured three home runs and 14 walks, the M-Braves (9-12) took a 2-1 series advantage after PEARL, MS - Shea Langeliers hit a grand slam home run in the fourth inning on Thursday night, and the Mississippi Braves outlasted the Montgomery Biscuits at Trustmark Park, 7-6....

WBBJ TV May 25, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson released plans for a popular outdoor space in Jackson. On Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke with Jackson Mayor Scott Conger on the future plans of the Ballpark at Jackson. “We sent out a nationwide RFB for long-term uses of our stadium, which is a premier asset and premier stadium that we have here in West Tennessee, and we’ve had a lot of excitement already,” Conger said. Starting May 31, Conger say...

WBBJ TV May 25, 2021 The Generals announced plans last year to host the rapper’s concert at the Ballpark at Jackson. The concert was originally postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, but Generals officials told us today that the concert has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be refunded, according to Generals officials. For more information, or if you have questions, call the Jackson Generals offices at (731) 988-5299.

Snoop Doggs trip to Jackson is not happening View Comments The latest announcement from the Jackson Generals is not one local rap and hip hop fans wanted to hear. Snoop Dogg is not coming to Jackson in 2021. The legendary musical artist was first slated to come to The Ballpark at Jackson in 2020, but COVID-19 pandemic protocols forced him to reschedule, which was planned for this year. The Generals posted a statement on social media Tuesday morning: “We regret to announce that due to circumst...

WBBJ TV May 12, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — Nitro Circus is coming to Jackson for the first time in October. The Jackson Generals announced Wednesday that the You Got This tour will stop at the Ballpark at Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 16, according to a news release. The stop is a part of Nitro Circus’ North American tour, which will make stops in more than 25 cities across the country this year, the release says. Nitro Circus shows include freestyle motorcross, skating, and more, as well as the 45-...

Generals owner calls for meeting with Conger | Opinion DAVID FREEMAN View Comments Jackson Generals owner David Freeman submitted this open letter to Jackson Mayor Scott Conger after he didnt get a response from the Mayor when he sent it to him personally. Mayor Conger, The Jackson Generals want to be your partner. We want to be aligned with you and with the growth, prosperity, and economic development of West Tennessee. There are win-win opportunities available for the City, the ballclub, and ...

Long ball propels M-Braves to second straight win SOURCE: Mississippi Braves (Source: Mississippi Braves) By Mississippi Braves Information | May 9, 2021 at 8:28 PM CDT - Updated May 9 at 11:16 PM PEARL, Miss. - The Mississippi Braves hit two more home runs on Sunday to win a rain-shortened contest over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 6-2, in seven innings. The M-Braves finished the opening series, 2-4, winning the final two games thanks to four home runs and an 11-3 margin. Of Mississippi’s...

(Photo: Sean Rice) The Winnipeg Goldeyes won’t be playing at Shaw Park to start the 2021 season. American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub tells us that the Goldeyes will play their home games away from Winnipeg for the second year in a row. “The league has worked with the Winnipeg Goldeyes exhaustively through the off-season to return baseball to Shaw Park in 2021 and will continue to do so as our season begins,” says Schaub, “The indefinite closure of the United States/Canada bo...