Baseball will likely continue after high school for a handful of Southaven players.

Four student athletes signed with are NCAA Division 1 schools on Wednesday.

Pitcher Nolan Blackwood committed to the University of Memphis.

Catcher Henri Lartigue and pitcher Wyatt Short both signed with Ole Miss.

Vance Tatum, a left-handed pitcher, committed to Mississippi State University.

Since childhood, each of the four young men competed with and against each other.

In addition to the student athletes’ success on the field, their principal said it matches their work in the classroom.

“They are gifted athletes, great kids and students. I have no doubt they are going to be successful on the next playing level and in life,” said Southaven High School Principal Shane Jones.

Jones predicted all of the athletes would graduate with honors.

Here’s a fun, economical and healthy activity that the entire family can enjoy! 

Community Skate Night will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Christian Life Center at the Ridgeway Baptist Church on 2500 Ridgeway Road.

Skating begins at 5 p.m. and goes until 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per person and concessions will be sold. 

Skates will be provided, no outside skates allowed and if you skate, you must wear socks! 

Roller blades will not be allowed and all skaters must be accompanied by an adult.

Looking to travel for less this holiday season?  Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers.  Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

 “Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said. 

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year. 

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.