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Mississippi Hills planning meeting comes to Columbus
TUPELO — Two regional meetings are being held in August to gather input for the federally-mandated Management Plan for the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area (MHNHA).
Fine arts and fun flourish at Prairie Arts
The Prairie Arts Festival Fine Arts Competition attracts some of the South’s most talented artists, and 2011 will be no exception, pledged Martha Allen, executive director of the West Point/Clay County Growth Alliance. More than 35 fine arts applications have been accepted, and additional entries are expected for the Sept. 3 event.
Founding member endows Starkville-MSU Symphony
As the Starkville-Mississippi State University Symphony tunes up for its 43rd season, the association will benefit from the financial contribution of a founding member.
East, West Oktibbeha football teams win openers
CRAWFORD — Randy Brooks wanted to run the ball Friday night.
Forced to go to the air after the ground game “sputtered,” Devalyn Bell provided a spark.
Nutt likes Rebels’ effort in scrimmage
OXFORD — An estimated 4,000 University of Mississippi fans showed up at the Indoor Practice Field for the annual Meet the Rebels Day prior to the scrimmage.
Alabama holds final full scrimmage
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Crimson Tide held the second and final full scrimmage of fall camp Saturday afternoon in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The scrimmage lasted more than two hours and included 50 plays of regular game scrimmaging, situational down and distance, red area, goalline, coming out and two-minute
Alabama’s White turning heads in practice
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama football team is seeking a go-to receiver, a guy with the talent, the drive, and the focus to handle high-pressure situations at a powerhouse program
A guy like Julio Jones. Or maybe DeAndrew White?
Columbus beats Aberdeen again
ABERDEEN — As the immortal Yogi Berra was fond of saying, it was “déjà vu all over again” for the Aberdeen High School football team.
For the second year in a row, the Columbus Falcons handed Aberdeen, the state’s top-ranked Class 3A team, a season-opening setback.
Caledonia gets big win vs. Nettleton
CALEDONIA — The Caledonia High School football team proved a little August heat wasn’t going to cramp their style Friday night.
Caledonia battled through heat cramps and fatigue to earn a 29-20 win against Nettleton in the season opener.
The victory avenged a 28-7 setback to the Tigers last year.
Friday’s Mississippi Prep Football Scores
Here is a look at the prep football action Friday night in the state of Mississippi:
Heritage Academy beats Lamar in final seconds
MERIDIAN — Brandon Bell’s fade pass to Cade Lott in the end zone with eight seconds remaining was the first part.
The second part was Bell’s conversion run behind Tyler Knight out of a jumbo set that allowed the Heritage Academy to complete an improbable comeback in a 37-36 victory
Starkville, Noxubee County will renew rivalry
STARKVILLE — One of the better, low-scoring defensive struggles of 2010 took place when the Noxubee County High School football team defeated Starkville 14-7 in the regular-season opener for both squads.
Starkville coach Jamie Mitchell and Noxubee County coach Tyrone Shorter believe that type of encore is possible when the teams kick off the 2011 season at 7:30 tonight in Macon.
MSU’s Carr, Virges will be at South Panola-West Point game
STARKVILLE — For at least one night this weekend, a pair of Mississippi State players will turn in their maroon for the green of their high school.
West Point High alumni Curtis Virges and Michael Carr said this week they intend to be on the sidelines at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for matchup between No. 1 South Panola and No. 3 West Point at Hamblin Stadium.
MSU’s Bumphis excited about return game
STARKVILLE — Chad Bumphis can’t wait to be back in the spotlight.
East Webster set for emotional game at home
MABEN — The East Webster High School football team may play the most emotionally charged home opener in school history at 7:30 tonight when it plays host to Vardaman.
Alabama has two-hour practice indoors
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama football team took a break from the heat Thursday with a two-hour practice in full pads inside the Hank Crisp Practice Facility.
Ole Miss football practices indoors
OXFORD — Inclement weather didn’t stop the University of Mississippi football team from getting work done Thursday in full pads at the Indoor Practice Facility.
MSU men’s basketball will open SEC slate against Arkansas
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State men’s basketball team will open its 2012 Southeastern Conference schedule the same way it will conclude the regular season — against long-time foe University of Arkansas.
Ole Miss men’s basketball has exciting schedule
OXFORD — University of Mississippi men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy announced Thursday another exciting season will begin in November.
The Rebels’ schedule features nine teams that won 20 or more games last season, and 10 squads that reached postseason play.
