Articles by Alex Murphy
Caledonia’s Brown wins Class 4A powerlifting title in first year competing
Caledonia senior Lauren Brown capped off a fantastic season of powerlifting by winning a MHSAA Class 4A state title at 181 pounds in Jackson on Saturday.
Renovated baseball stadium brings crowds, optimism for Green Wave
West Point baseball has its stadium back and a massive upgrade as nearly $850,000 was invested into the current baseball stadium for the Green Wave, renovating and reconstructing the grandstands, press box and main concourse.
Prep roundup: Heritage Academy baseball sweeps home doubleheader against Washington School
It was an offensive showcase for Heritage Academy on Tuesday night as they outscored Washington School, 28-1, for a doubleheader sweep.
Two Jackets headed to EMCC
The Starkville soccer pipeline to the next level grows as seniors Lyna Driouche and Skylar Flores committed to playing at EMCC on Wednesday.
Jonathan Comer takes over as Caledonia boys basketball head coach
Caledonia has a new head boys basketball coach as assistant Jonathan Comer was named the next head coach of the Cavaliers last Friday.
Bulldogs look to right the ship early in conference play
Mississippi State softball nearly pulled out two wins against No. 10 Arkansas, but instead, they were swept by the Razorbacks in Starkville, dropping five-straight SEC games.
Prep roundup: Starkville Academy golf places second at Meridian/Lamar CC invitational
Starkville Academy golf placed second on Monday at an invitational at Meridian/Lamar Country Club, with great performance from top boys golfer Ty Marconi and top girls golfer Avery Williamson.
Weekend prep roundup: Starkville softball dominates Winona on Friday
Starkville softball made quick work of Winona to start off the weekend, taking down the Tigers, 15-4, in five innings at home on Friday.
Mississippi State F Tolu Smith to enter 2023 NBA Draft with college eligibility
Mississippi State men’s basketball forward Tolu Smith announced on his Instagram on Sunday evening that he will be entering the 2023 NBA Draft process while maintaining his college eligibility.
Seventh inning lead blown as Bulldogs get swept against No. 10 Arkansas
A Sunday afternoon victory was nearly in the cards for Mississippi State softball before No. 10 Arkansas snatched it away, hitting a two-run homer in the seventh to win, 5-4, and sweep the Bulldogs.
Bulldogs begin scrimmaging in advance of April 15 spring game
Mississippi State football opened up Saturday’s scrimmage to the media, showcasing the flair and new schemes the Bulldogs are already in the process of running and learning.
Bulldogs falter in ninth, lose third-straight SEC series
Mississippi State baseball gave up seven runs in the ninth inning, securing their fate in a 14-5 loss against No. 9 South Carolina on Saturday, a third-straight SEC series loss.
Berry delivers on both sides of the plate in West Point’s first district win
Thursday night was West Point sophomore Tatum Berry’s night to shine for the Green Wave, striking out eight in three innings and hitting an inside-the-park homer in a 20-3 win.
Delce deals for No. 10 Arkansas as Bulldogs lose series opener
Mississippi State had chances and took an early lead, but reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year Chenise Delce was too much for the Bulldogs in a 4-2 loss against No. 10 Arkansas on Friday.
West Point softball gets first district win in dominant fashion over Columbus
Senior Night was a memorable night for West Point softball, earning its first district win of the season in a 20-3 blowout win over Columbus on Thursday night.
Prep roundup: Caledonia baseball walks off Itawamba Agricultural on Thursday
While things looked like they were headed to extra innings on Thursday night, Caledonia was able to muscle out a 10-9 walk-off win, scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Yellow Jackets dominate at Starkville Invitational
The annual Starkville Invitational track and field meet was held at Starkville High on Wednesday morning, with 15 different schools represented. The Yellow Jackets cleaned up, winning 17 of 36 total events and placing first overall.
Arnett wistful of former Bulldogs at pro day
Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett spoke after practice Tuesday evening about that morning’s pro day event in Starkville and looked forward to the upcoming scrimmages for the Bulldogs before the April 15 spring game.
CCA girls basketball visit Jackson
Members of Columbus Christian Academy’s girls basketball team and head coach Billy Thomas visited the Capitol in Jackson on Tuesday as invited guests of state
International baseball championship captures the attention of the Golden Triangle
Last Tuesday saw Japan defeat the United States in the final of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and the nearly three-week-long tournament definitely caught the attention of local baseball players in the Golden Triangle.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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