Richards returns to scene of memorable victory

Columbus Speedway might be more than 750 miles from Josh Richards’ home in Shinnston, W.Va., but the track always will hold a prominent place on his résumé.

It was at the high-banked, one-third-mile oval known as The Bullring where Richards took a major step toward his superstar status as the two-time defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion.

Vanderbilt’s Stallings apologizes to MSU’s Stansbury

STARKVILLE — Vanderbilt University men’s basketball coach Kevin Stallings apologized Monday for critical comments he made about Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury.

Barbour presidential bid focuses on economy, jobs

Previewing a presidential campaign pitch, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is blaming President Barack Obama for the sluggish recovery and accusing him of enacting a series of policies that “created economic uncertainty or directly hurt the economy.”

New Hope, Starkville baseball teams lose

GULFPORT — The New Hope High School baseball team led 8-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday, but fell victim to two home runs, including a walk-off homer in the bottom of the eighth, in a 9-8 loss to Gulfport.

Extension Service will host genealogy fair

Many Mississippians love exploring their family’s past, and an upcoming statewide interactive video conference will bring experts on genealogical topics to county Extension offices.

MUW students garner awards at collegiate art exhibition

More than a dozen awards were presented recently at the Mississippi Collegiate Art Exhibition held at Mississippi University for Women.

Grilling on the River revs up for fifth annual event

Plans are well underway for Grilling on the River 2011. The Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition and food fair set for April 8-9 at the Columbus Riverwalk has been proclaimed by Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour as the State of Mississippi Barbeque Championship.

GPS leads police to stolen laptop

A GPS program loaded on a stolen laptop helped the Starkville Police Department apprehend a burglar Friday.

18-wheeler trailer catches fire on Highway 82

The Starkville Fire Department responded to a fire inside an 18-wheeler trailer Friday on Highway 82.

Emergency services received a call shortly after 4:30 p.m. from a trucker who stated the load of scrap metal in his trailer was smoking.

Teacher accused of affair with teenage student

A gag order has been issued in the case of a New Hope math teacher reportedly accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.

Braddock, Heritage Academy sweep Pillow Academy

GREENWOOD — Austin Braddock delivered a strong pitching performance and the Heritage Academy baseball team had two solid hitting games Thursday in a doubleheader sweep of Pillow Academy.

Ole Miss beats South Carolina to set up game against Kentucky

ATLANTA — The University of Mississippi men’s basketball team finally figured out how to win at the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Just keep scoring in bunches.

Chris Warren led with way with 20 points and the Rebels prevailed in a game of spurts, pulling away from South Carolina 66-55 Thursday in the opening round of the SEC tournament.

Jackson, Memphis beat Southern Miss again

EL PASO, Texas — Joe Jackson scored 15 points and hit two free throws that helped seal Memphis’ 66-63 victory against Southern Mississippi in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament Thursday.

Memphis was threatened by Southern Miss’ late-game push. The Golden Eagles trailed 60-59 with 36 seconds left, but the Tigers pushed the lead back to five points thanks to a pair of Will Barton free throws and a slam dunk from Jackson.

MHP officer saved from wrecked car

VICKSBURG — A Mississippi Highway Patrol officer from Vicksburg escaped unharmed after an on-duty wreck Tuesday night landed his patrol car upside down in rising water.

Bus stalls in flooded street in East Oktibbeha

A bus full of East Oktibbeha High School students had to be evacuated Wednesday when it became stuck in high water.

‘Racin’ For Life’ 200 will be in Columbus on Saturday

After being postponed due to bad weather last week, the “Racin’ For Life 200” United Speed Contest Sanction (USCS) Enduro Race for strictly stock cars will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus.

Flowers’ strong effort helps Southern Miss advance at C-USA tournament

EL PASO, Texas — Gary Flowers scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Wednesday to lead the fifth-seeded Southern Mississippi men’s basketball team to a 63-47 victory against 12th-seeded Tulane in the first round of the Conference USA tournament.

Storms dump rain on Miss.; flooding main concern

A heavy storm system dumped five to seven inches of rain in areas of Mississippi, leaving officials concerned about flash flooding.

Alabama’s Green, Ole Miss’ Warren named first-team All-SEC

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s JaMychal Green and the University of Mississippi’s Chris Warren were named Tuesday first-team All-Southeastern Conference, while Mississippi State’s Riley Benock was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

MSU’s Dee Bost and Alabama’s Tony Mitchell also were named second-team All-SEC, Ole Miss’ Reginald Buckner was chosen to the All-Defensive team, and Alabama’s Trevor Releford was selected to the All-Freshman squad.

Men’s All-Southeastern Conference list

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