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Nutt likes effort in practice
OXFORD — The University of Mississippi football team welcomed the cloud cover over the practice fields Thursday in its second practice in full pads.
Leaning left on MSU’s line
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State offensive line coach John Hevesy is looking left a lot more often they he’s used to.
In the past, the guarantee Hevesy had was things were solid at left tackle thanks to the player Dan Mullen said last year was “his best football player”: Derek Sherrod.
MSU men improve to 4-0 in Europe
ANTWERPEN, Belgium – Second-half dominance keyed by a staunch defensive effort has been a common theme for the Mississippi State men’s basketball team in its European Tour.
That was the case Thursday night against perennial Division II power St. Jan, as MSU flexed its muscles in the final 20 minutes en route to a 88-63 victory at the Sporthal Linkeroever.
Boil-water notice in effect for Starkville
A water line broke north of the Garrard Road/Pat Station Road area on Old West Point Road in Starkville. Because of the break, there is a boil-water notice for that area. City officials are still trying to determine the exact location of the break. For more information, contact Starkville Chief Administrative Officer Lynn Spruill at 662-323-4583.
Luckett slams Bryant, DuPree runs on own record
JACKSON — One of the Democrats running for Mississippi governor is sharpening his criticism of the Republican nominee, while the other says he’s running on his own record and not talking about other candidates.
Hearing scheduled in ‘The Help’ lawsuit
JACKSON — Lawyers for Kathryn Stockett want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the author of “The Help” of basing a character on a real-life maid who works for Stockett’s brother.
Alderman adopt city’s master plan
Starkville is finally moving forward with its master plan. The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday adopted the master plan originally tabled last week, as well as Phase 1 which will see the city construct a new, $8.4 million police station at the corner of Jackson Street and Highway 182.
DePriest company files bankruptcy
A new complication has entered civil cases involving local businessman Donald DePriest.
Maritime Communications/Land Mobile LLC, a company of which Donald DePriest has been involved and his wife, Sandra DePriest is president, has filed bankruptcy.
Carr set to make second-year leap at MSU
STARKVILLE — Michael Carr may display the difference of being a confident sophomore instead of the confused freshman in a college football program.
MSU’s intensity goes up for first day in pads
STARKVILLE — A lot of players worry and fret about the added weight and heat shoulder pads provide in the grueling heat of a Southeastern Conference football practice.
Ole Miss freshmen expected to play key roles
OXFORD — University of Mississippi football coach Houston Nutt has raved constantly about his incoming freshman class, saying it’s one of the most talented groups he has had in 14 years of coaching in the Southeastern Conference.
It better be because it appears he’ll have to use it immediately.
Alabama practices as complete unit for first time
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama football team practiced as a complete unit for the first time Saturday afternoon after a split session Friday when camp opened.
Smithville gets gift of Extension Service computers
Mississippi State University Extension Service donated 40 refurbished computers to the Monroe County School District for schools in Smithville, a small town recovering from a devastating tornado.
Caledonia volleyball ties for third
RIDGELAND — The Caledonia High School volleyball team went 3-1 and tied for third in the two-day Set It Off Challenge that wrapped up Saturday.
Survey shows decline of religious words
In the decade that Mississippi State classics professor Robert E. Wolverton Sr. has released his survey of ugliest and most beautiful words, he has noticed a trend — fewer religious words.
Starkville QB Club set for 46th season
Mississippi State University football fans who are anticipating the 2011 season are encouraged to join the Starkville Quarterback Club.
The club, which will open its 46th season of weekly meetings Aug. 30, is devoted to promoting MSU football.
MSU soccer opens practice with two sessions
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State soccer team worked diligently on fitness during the offseason, and that hard work paid off as the squad opened the preseason with a pair of spirited workouts Saturday at the MSU Soccer Field.
