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Community invited to participate in MUW Move-In Day Aug. 13
Faculty and staff at Mississippi University for Women will lend a helping hand to students moving into the residence halls on Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at noon. The public also is invited to participate.
MUW professor, students spend summer conducting cystic fibrosis research
This summer, a few Mississippi University for Women students worked alongside their professor conducting research with hopes of finding a better treatment for cystic fibrosis.
Heated reaction: Area schools react to high temperatures to ensure safety of students
As children in Lowndes County returned to school Thursday to begin the 2011-2012 year, high temperatures and a heat advisory on the area caused concern for child safety.
Banks expects big things in 2011
STARKVILLE — Johnthan Banks isn’t lacking for confidence entering this season.
Even after getting burned by an incoming freshman on a deep pass Friday in a morning practice session, Mississippi State’s junior starting cornerback hasn’t lowered his expectations for himself in 2011.
Veterans return to Ole Miss
OXFORD — After welcoming a group of heralded newcomers to campus Thursday, University of Mississippi football coach Houston Nutt greeted his veterans Friday as they arrived for the start of fall camp.
Alabama takes field after rough offseason
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Barrett Jones is reminded of his lost teammate sometimes when he sees the empty locker that once belonged to Aaron Douglas. The University of Alabama football players need only drive a short distance from campus to see the wreckage from a deadly tornado that struck the town and surrounding communities in the spring.
USM players back after recovering from shooting
HATTIESBURG — The two huge scars that run down the sides of Tim Green’s neck have faded slightly over the months.
That doesn’t mean the Southern Miss linebacker has forgotten how lucky he is to be running around a football field on a steamy Friday morning that marked the Golden Eagles’ first preseason practice.
Plenty of new faces for MSU
STARKVILLE — It was a large day of firsts for the Mississippi State football program.
Whether it was a first look in a maroon and white jersey or a first time getting significant playing time with the first string, MSU coach Dan Mullen had a lot to watch in the Bulldogs’ opening day of practice for the 2011 season.
State’s top recruiting class arrives at Ole Miss
OXFORD — Twenty-six new players, including 19 members of the state’s top recruiting class, were welcomed to the University of Mississippi football program Thursday, as newcomers reported for the start of preseason camp.
Lindgren says yes to MSU, no to Cubs
STARKVILLE — One phone call is all it took for Mississippi State baseball coach John Cohen to be assured each of his three drafted high school signees would arrive on campus this month.
MSU signee Jacob Lindgren, a left-handed pitcher from St. Stanislaus High School, confirmed in a text response Wednesday afternoon he would be “coming to college” instead of taking a contract offer from Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs.
Coaching, teaching changes need to be made
The best advice my parents gave me was to find a profession that suited my personality and passion.
It was easy for me to see that’s what they did. My mother worked for years as a registered nurse, while my father was employed as a chef at country clubs, restaurants, and health care facilities.
Ole Miss newcomers will report Thursday
OXFORD — Newcomers to the University of Mississippi football team will report Thursday and varsity players will report to campus Friday.
Reeves defeats Hewes in GOP primary for lt. gov
State Treasurer Tate Reeves of Flowood has defeated state Sen. Billy Hewes of Gulfport in the Republican primary for Mississippi lieutenant governor.
Columbus native, former MUW public relations director dies at 59
Beloved, long-time University of Montevallo Director of Public Relations and Columbus native Cynthia Shackelford, 59, passed away Wednesday morning following an illness.
Camp Jigsaw helps adolescents with autism spectrum disorders
A new summer camp at Mississippi State University combines fun activities with exercises to help adolescents with autism spectrum disorders overcome common communication and socialization troubles.
