OXFORD, Miss. -- It would be so much simpler if only the University of Mississippi mascot was some goofy animal. Like the Georgia Bulldog or the Florida Gator. It wouldn't even have to be an animal.

The completion of the first phase creates a north-south pathway between the Mississippi River trail and Avenue of the Cities, officials said.

The Columbus Clingstones will introduce their new mascot, Fuzzy ... is moving their Double-A Braves team from Mississippi to Columbus.