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The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
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The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South warms up during the 7th annual Southeastern Regional Battle of the Bands in 2007 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South warms up during the 7th annual Southeastern Regional Battle of the Bands in 2007 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Lewis Liddell, a director of the Jackson State University Sonic Boom marching band, readies to begin the fast-paced half-time show during the JSU-Mississippi Valley State University football game Sept. 23, 1995. Thousands of spectators cheered the band as they perform a variety of songs with a unique flair.
Lewis Liddell, a director of the Jackson State University Sonic Boom marching band, readies to begin the fast-paced half-time show during the JSU-Mississippi Valley State University football game Sept. 23, 1995. Thousands of spectators cheered the band as they perform a variety of songs with a unique flair.
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Members of the Sonic Boom of the South entertain the crowd as they leave the field following the half-time show during the 2007 Capital City Classic at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
Members of the Sonic Boom of the South entertain the crowd as they leave the field following the half-time show during the 2007 Capital City Classic at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State University Sonic Boom marching band members get hyped for their halftime performance at their home game against Alcorn State University on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
Jackson State University Sonic Boom marching band members get hyped for their halftime performance at their home game against Alcorn State University on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
Sarah Warnock, Clarion Ledger
Sonic Boom of the South brass blasts the stadium during Jackson State University's Blue and White game in 2008 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
Sonic Boom of the South brass blasts the stadium during Jackson State University's Blue and White game in 2008 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South marches down Congress Street in Jackson, Miss., after leading off a celebration of the 2021 SWAC Championship Jackson State University football team during JSU Football Day at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
The Sonic Boom of the South marches down Congress Street in Jackson, Miss., after leading off a celebration of the 2021 SWAC Championship Jackson State University football team during JSU Football Day at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" drum major dances during a short performance in front of the homecoming parade grandstand in 2011.
Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" drum major dances during a short performance in front of the homecoming parade grandstand in 2011.
Charles A. Smith/JSU University Communications/Special To The Clarion Ledger
The Jackson State Sonic Boom marching band performs during halftime at their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.
The Jackson State Sonic Boom marching band performs during halftime at their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
Members of the JSU "Sonic Boom" drumline breakdown during a rendition of the "The Show" by old-school hip hop artist Doug E. Fresh in 2011.
Members of the JSU "Sonic Boom" drumline breakdown during a rendition of the "The Show" by old-school hip hop artist Doug E. Fresh in 2011.
Charles A. Smith/JSU University Communications/Special To The Clarion Ledger
Members of Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South pray before their halftime show during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Members of Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South pray before their halftime show during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The JSU band, the Sonic Boom of the South, entertains the crowd on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in the Jackson State University Blue and White Spring Game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
The JSU band, the Sonic Boom of the South, entertains the crowd on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in the Jackson State University Blue and White Spring Game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
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The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
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The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
With Veterans Memorial Stadium reflected in the bell of their instruments, Sonic Boom bass players blast their sound in brilliant light and style during the Jackson State game against Southern University Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
With Veterans Memorial Stadium reflected in the bell of their instruments, Sonic Boom bass players blast their sound in brilliant light and style during the Jackson State game against Southern University Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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The Jackson State Sonic Boom marching band performs during halftime at their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.
The Jackson State Sonic Boom marching band performs during halftime at their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
The Sonic Boom of the South Lead by J5 Head Drum Major Christian Houghton closing out the Homecoming Parade in Downtown Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
The Sonic Boom of the South Lead by J5 Head Drum Major Christian Houghton closing out the Homecoming Parade in Downtown Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
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JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
A drum major for the Sonic Boom of the South watches from the sideline at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
A drum major for the Sonic Boom of the South watches from the sideline at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
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The Jackson State Sonic Boom performs during halftime at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2021.
The Jackson State Sonic Boom performs during halftime at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2021.
Charles A. Smith/JSU University Communications/Special To The Clarion Ledger
Members of Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South prepare for their halftime show during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Members of Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South prepare for their halftime show during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band in a halftime performance alongside singer, Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band in a halftime performance alongside singer, Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada.
William H. Kelly III/JSU University Communications/Special To The Clarion Ledger
Membres of JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marching band prepare to take the field a halftime during Jackson State University homecoming game against Alabama State University on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi.
Membres of JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marching band prepare to take the field a halftime during Jackson State University homecoming game against Alabama State University on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi.
Joe Ellis/Special To Clarion Ledger
Members of the Jackson State marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South, enter the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center before Deion Sanders is announced as JSU’s head football coach Monday, September 21, 2020. Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger
Members of the Jackson State marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South, enter the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center before Deion Sanders is announced as JSU’s head football coach Monday, September 21, 2020. Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger
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Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South", wowed a capacity crowd performing during the 2002 Battle of the Bands at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South", wowed a capacity crowd performing during the 2002 Battle of the Bands at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.
Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger File Photo
A JSU tuba player opens their arms up and screams while playing back and forth with the TSU tuba section after the Southern Heritage Classic game during the battle of the bands between JSU's Sonic Boom of the South and TSU's Aristocrat of Bands at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
A JSU tuba player opens their arms up and screams while playing back and forth with the TSU tuba section after the Southern Heritage Classic game during the battle of the bands between JSU's Sonic Boom of the South and TSU's Aristocrat of Bands at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
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Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South huddles before their halftime show during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South huddles before their halftime show during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Jackson State Sonic Boom supports the JSU Tigers as they face the Valley Delta Devils in Itta Bena, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
The Jackson State Sonic Boom supports the JSU Tigers as they face the Valley Delta Devils in Itta Bena, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom prepares for its virtual performance for the We Are One inauguration event.
The Sonic Boom prepares for its virtual performance for the We Are One inauguration event.
Charles A. Smith/JSU University Communications/Special To The Clarion Ledger
The Sonic Boom keeps fans moving during the JSU homecoming game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
The Sonic Boom keeps fans moving during the JSU homecoming game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South practice outside the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South practice outside the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Jackson State Sonic Boom enters the stadium for the NCAA JSU vs. Grambling State college football game in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger, via AP)
The Jackson State Sonic Boom enters the stadium for the NCAA JSU vs. Grambling State college football game in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger, via AP)
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The Sonic Boom revs up the home crowd during the Jackson State NCAA college football game against Grambling in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. JSU won 66-24.
The Sonic Boom revs up the home crowd during the Jackson State NCAA college football game against Grambling in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. JSU won 66-24.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
The Sonic Boom wows its fans during halftime at the Jackson State game against Texas Southern in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
The Sonic Boom wows its fans during halftime at the Jackson State game against Texas Southern in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South members including Devon Mannery perform on campus in 2015. The band was part of a ceremony announcing a free-passport program for students studying abroad.
Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South members including Devon Mannery perform on campus in 2015. The band was part of a ceremony announcing a free-passport program for students studying abroad.
C. Todd Sherman/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South practice outside the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South practice outside the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
The Sonic Boom of the South performs in a 2017 parade in Jackson, Miss.
The Sonic Boom of the South performs in a 2017 parade in Jackson, Miss.
Kathy Matheny/Special To Clarion Ledger
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South performs at halftime during JSU's homecoming game against Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Jackson State University Sonic Boom enters the hall to a cheering crowd during the JSU-ASU Pep Rally at the Jackson Convention Complex Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers were roommates during college.
The Jackson State University Sonic Boom enters the hall to a cheering crowd during the JSU-ASU Pep Rally at the Jackson Convention Complex Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers were roommates during college.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
The Sonic Boom wows fan during the Jackson State game against Texas Southern in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
The Sonic Boom wows fan during the Jackson State game against Texas Southern in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Jackson State Sonic Boom marching band performs during halftime at their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.
The Jackson State Sonic Boom marching band performs during halftime at their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South drum majors take to the air Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South drum majors take to the air Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
Charles A. Smith, JSU Univeristy Communications/Special To Clarion Ledger
The Sonic Boom of the South perform at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South perform at halftime for the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
Members of the Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band high steps through Gibbs-Green Plaza to kick off the "Drive to Stay Alive" public safety campaign news conference and a 2010 Capital City Classic pep rally in Jackson. The annual classic features rivals Jackson State and Alcorn State universities.
Members of the Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band high steps through Gibbs-Green Plaza to kick off the "Drive to Stay Alive" public safety campaign news conference and a 2010 Capital City Classic pep rally in Jackson. The annual classic features rivals Jackson State and Alcorn State universities.
Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom revs up the home crowd during the Jackson State NCAA college football game against Grambling in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. JSU won 66-24.
The Sonic Boom revs up the home crowd during the Jackson State NCAA college football game against Grambling in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. JSU won 66-24.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
September 8, 2017 - Roger Thompson, 23, the mellophone section leader, conducts as his group plays scales during practice for Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearsal at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - Roger Thompson, 23, the mellophone section leader, conducts as his group plays scales during practice for Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearsal at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
September 8, 2017 - Sousaphone players with Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearse musical selections during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - Sousaphone players with Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearse musical selections during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
A Jackson State University drum major leads members of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band to a 2010 Capital City Classic pep rally at Gibbs-Green Plaza on Friday in Jackson.
A Jackson State University drum major leads members of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band to a 2010 Capital City Classic pep rally at Gibbs-Green Plaza on Friday in Jackson.
Greg Jenson/The Clarion-Ledger File Photo
September 8, 2017 - The Prancing J-Setters, with Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band, rehearse their dance moves during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - The Prancing J-Setters, with Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band, rehearse their dance moves during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
September 8, 2017 - Sousaphone player and section leader DeMario Shaw, 21, of Memphis, rehearses a musical selection with Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - Sousaphone player and section leader DeMario Shaw, 21, of Memphis, rehearses a musical selection with Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
September 8, 2017 - Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearse musical selections during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearse musical selections during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
A drum major goes airborne as Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South band performs on Capitol Street in downtown Jackson in 2009.
A drum major goes airborne as Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South band performs on Capitol Street in downtown Jackson in 2009.
Joe Ellis/The Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Jackson State University dance team performs during the Sonic Boom of the South marching band's halftime performance at the 2011 Capital City Classic in Jackson.
The Jackson State University dance team performs during the Sonic Boom of the South marching band's halftime performance at the 2011 Capital City Classic in Jackson.
Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger File Photo
Jackson State's Sonic Boom arrives at the 2010 Southeast Regional Battle of the Bands at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Jackson State's Sonic Boom arrives at the 2010 Southeast Regional Battle of the Bands at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
September 8, 2017 - Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearse musical selections during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band rehearse musical selections during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
September 8, 2017 - Members of Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band stand at attention during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
September 8, 2017 - Members of Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band stand at attention during practice at Central High School on Friday. The group is in town from Jackson, Mississippi for the 28th annual Southern Heritage Classic.
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
The Sonic Boom of the South practice outside the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Sonic Boom of the South practice outside the Southern Heritage Classic between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South performs during the 41st Annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024.
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South performs during the 41st Annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024.
Lauren Witte/Clarion Ledger File Photo
JSU tuba players play as loudly as they can after the Southern Heritage Classic game during the battle of the bands between JSU's Sonic Boom of the South and TSU's Aristocrat of Bands at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
JSU tuba players play as loudly as they can after the Southern Heritage Classic game during the battle of the bands between JSU's Sonic Boom of the South and TSU's Aristocrat of Bands at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Henry Taylor / Commercial-Appeal
Jackson State University Sonic Boom Drum Major finishes a piece in style duirng the and JSU-ASU pep rally at the Jackson Convention Complex Friday, Nov. 22. 2019. The schools meeti on the gridiron Saturday at Veteran Memorial Stadium in Jackson at 2 p.m.
Jackson State University Sonic Boom Drum Major finishes a piece in style duirng the and JSU-ASU pep rally at the Jackson Convention Complex Friday, Nov. 22. 2019. The schools meeti on the gridiron Saturday at Veteran Memorial Stadium in Jackson at 2 p.m.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom wows its fans during halftime at the Jackson State game against Texas Southern in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
The Sonic Boom wows its fans during halftime at the Jackson State game against Texas Southern in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
The Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University performs for Southern Heritage Classic halftime show at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
The Sonic Boom of the South and the Prancing J-Settes open the celebration of the 2021 SWAC Championship Jackson State University football team during JSU Football Day at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
The Sonic Boom of the South and the Prancing J-Settes open the celebration of the 2021 SWAC Championship Jackson State University football team during JSU Football Day at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger File Photo
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
JSU's Sonic Boom of the South marches in the Southern Heritage Classic Orange Mound Parade on Park Ave in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal
JSU snare drum players walk off the field with the band after the Southern Heritage Classic game during the battle of the bands between JSU's Sonic Boom of the South and TSU's Aristocrat of Bands at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
JSU snare drum players walk off the field with the band after the Southern Heritage Classic game during the battle of the bands between JSU's Sonic Boom of the South and TSU's Aristocrat of Bands at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
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