WHAT: The Southern Miss Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter kicks off the 2010 football season with its annual All-Star Party and Food Festival. 

WHEN: Thursday, July 15, 5-7 p.m.

WHERE:  The Mississippi Trademart in Jackson

SPECIFICS:  Join the Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter as it welcomes Southern Miss President Martha Saunders, Head Football Coach Larry Fedora, standout Golden Eagle football players and Southern Miss cheerleaders as a kickoff to the 2010 football season. There will be live music, silent and live auctions and food provided by more than 10 restaurants - it's not your same old party!  All proceeds support the chapter's scholarship endowment for incoming students to Southern Miss. Tickets are $15 for adults and $25 per couple or family. All children 12 and under enter free!

EVENT CONTACTS: Susan Lamey at 228.806.1031 or Kevin Prince at 601.214.8881.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Beth Taylor, 601.266.5170 (office) or 601.297.4077 (cell)