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High School Basketball: Tootie Lockett becomes first Starkville player to win MHSAA Miss Basketball award
Noxubee County superstar guard Tootie Lockett made headlines in the summer after she announced she was transferring to Starkville.
MUW Women’s Basketball: Tight conference standings create ‘win-and-in’ scenario for Owls women’s basketball
What once looked to be a surefire path to get into the playoffs has gotten incredibly tight down the stretch for Mississippi University for Women women’s basketball.
Mississippi State Women’s Golf: Avery Weed finishes second at Nexus Collegiate Invitational
Mississippi State women’s golf traveled to the Bahamas this week to play in the Nexus Collegiate Invitational, an 11-team tournament with seven Power Five schools participating, including fellow Southeastern Conference foe Kentucky.
High School Track and Field: Starkville finishes second in SHS Season Opener
The 2024 outdoor track and field season began for a number of high school teams on Tuesday afternoon at Starkville High School as the Yellow Jackets hosted the SHS Season Opener.
High School Soccer: New Hope’s state-championship run ends in semifinals against Lafayette
There was seemingly a glimmer of hope for New Hope boys soccer on Tuesday night.
High School Football: Garrett Weathers signs with Mississippi College football
During the first game of the season, Caledonia football thought it had lost its senior quarterback for the entire year.
High School Basketball: Caledonia, Noxubee County girls lose in first round of state playoffs
The Mississippi High School Activities Association state basketball playoffs began on Monday evening with the Class 1A-4A girls brackets.
Former Mississippi State standout Barrin Simpson hired as new Columbus head football coach
COLUMBUS — A familiar face to Mississippi State and Golden Triangle sports fans has made his return to the region. The Columbus Municipal School District
Senior Day turns into shootout between Owls and Greenville
COLUMBUS — The Grinnell System, made famous by Division III program Grinnell College in Iowa, is an off-shoot of the run-and-gun system made famous by
Fourth-quarter collapse helps Greenville to spoil MUW’s regular-season home finale
COLUMBUS — Mississippi University for Women women’s basketball was punching above its weight on Saturday afternoon against Greenville. The Owls, looking to secure a spot
The art of field preparation and maintenance has turned into a year-long job
COLUMBUS — Upon his move to Heritage Academy in 2020, assistant baseball coach Brad Haines saw the Patriots’ field and facilities stuck in a time
Ketchum tosses gem, but Hartfield spoils Heritage’s home opener
All Heritage Academy sophomore Jack Tompkins needed was one strike to get out of a two-out fifth inning jam and strand a Hartfield Academy runner in scoring position. That never came as he served up an RBI single, tying the game at 1-1 before allowing another runner on base right after.
Allen Glenn hired as next New Hope head football coach
NEW HOPE — New Hope High School football has found its new head coach: Allen Glenn. Sources confirmed to The Dispatch late Friday afternoon that
2024 National Signing Day roundup: Tracking Golden Triangle athletes
It’s been a jam-packed week for high school football in the Golden Triangle as 21 players signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Second-half meltdown sends Caledonia girls to consolation bracket
Everything seemed to be going to plan for Caledonia girls basketball during Tuesday night’s crucial game against Houston in the MHSAA Class 4A, District 3 tournament.
Defending home court, the Cavaliers had the crowd on their side and a great deal of momentum heading into halftime with a 27-14 lead.
Head coach James Armstrong receives contract extension through 2027 season
Mississippi State women’s soccer announced on Tuesday afternoon that head coach James Armstrong will receive a contract extension through the 2027 season.
Area soccer teams gearing up for state tournaments
The soccer season in Mississippi is coming to a conclusion very soon, but not before the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) playoffs. With teams gearing up for the state playoffs, The Dispatch is recapping the 2023-24 season for every school in our coverage area, complete with postseason outlooks.
District, state tournaments ahead for Dispatch-area basketball programs
It’s that time of year for high school basketball in the Golden Triangle – playoff season. With local schools getting prepared for either district- or
Three area teams advance to second round of MHSAA soccer playoffs
The first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A-4A playoffs finished up over the weekend and two schools within the Dispatch coverage
Columbus Christian girls power through second half, take home district title
STEENS — Columbus Christian Academy girls basketball needed a spark going into the second half of Saturday’s Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 2A,
Chisolm takes fifth seat on Caledonia aldermen board
June 3, 2025
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