JACKSONVILLE, Ala., March 11 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news release:

Jacksonville State University will welcome supporters of the Marching Southerners on Thursday, April 2, for a special eveningbenefitingthe band's upcoming trip to Pasadena, California, where the Southerners willrepresentJax State in the 138th Rose Parade Presented by Honda on January 1, 2027.

"An Evening with Terry Madigan" will begin at 5:30 p.m. inside the UREC Multi-Court Gym and feature Terry Madigan, President andChairmanof the Board for the 2027 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. Madigan, who announced the Southerners' selection during halftime of Jax State's Homecoming game last fall, will offer guests a behind-the-scenes look at...