Fall fishing will bring out the shad, so be ready

Fall bass fishing is here. This is the time for all of you anglers that aren’t getting ready for hunting season to start paying attention to the signs. The shad are beginning to school and water temperatures have begun dropping.

Mike Marlar claims second Magnolia State 100 title

A heavily damaged race car and a stout field of competitors could not keep Mike Marlar from Winfield, Tenn. from claiming the win in the 21st Annual Premier Ford Magnolia State 100 on Saturday night at Columbus Speedway.

Shootout at East Columbus store ends with two at the hospital

An armed robbery attempt turned into a shootout at an East Columbus convenience store, and two were people transported to the hospital.

Lions’ QB system works out just fine

The two-quarterback system might be controversial on some college campuses, but it works just fine at Hamilton High School.

Starting quarterback Zarratt Sims and passing-down quarterback Austin Welch accounted for 274 of Hamilton’s 344 yards of offense Friday night to help the Class 2A Lions defeat the Class 4A Caledonia Confederates 14-0.

Yellow Jackets sting Tornadoes

liceville High School remembered being shut out 13-0 last season at county rival Pickens County.

The Yellow Jackets avenged the loss in a big way Friday night, chewing up 356 rushing yards en route to a 38-14 win at Memorial Field.

Heritage falls; ICCE rallies in fourth

The Heritage Academy family has faced plenty of adversity the past two weeks on and off the field. Presbyterian Christian added to the football team’s troubles Friday night, blanking Heritage Academy 42-0.

Defense delivers for Tigers

In a contest marred by 24 penalties and eight turnovers, the Noxubee County High School football team’s defense accounted for two touchdowns, one safety, and set up another score Friday night in a 28-7 victory against Memphis Sheffield.

Pickens Academy stays winless in region; LCHS, SLHC fall

The remaining schedule became even more important for the Pickens Academy football team Friday night after it lost to Edgewood 21-6 in a Class 2A, Region 1 game.

West Point, Starkville earn easy victories in region openers

The West Point High School football team opened regional play Friday night with a 34-8 victory against Indianola Gentry in a Class 5A, Region 1 matchup.

Last Table Talk to preview Welty Symposium

The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library concludes its fall Table Talk series Sept. 29 with a preview of Mississippi University for Women’s upcoming “Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium.”

Game Day shuttles run in Starkville

Starkville Main Street Association, City of Starkville, and the Mississippi State University Student Association are partnering again to provide those dining or shopping in downtown Starkville with free shuttle service to and from the MSU campus for home football games.

Ward to be featured in MSU lecture series

Mississippi State University’s Institute for the Humanities Distinguished Lecture Series will present Rufus Ward Thursday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. in the Atrium of McCool Hall on the Starkville campus. The public is invited to this free presentation; a reception will follow.

Folksongs featured in Oct. 1 symphony concerts

Special daytime concerts for children in grades K-5 will culminate Oct. 1 with a 7:30 p.m. general admission performance by the Starkville-Mississippi State University Symphony Association.

Hebron Christian survives close call to advance to finals

The Hebron Christian fast-pitch softball team’s magical run continued Saturday.

But coach Cass Tapley and the Lady Eagles had to work through an “Oh no” moment to record one of the biggest victories in the program’s history.

Trojans open region with win

Terrance Dentry doesn’t need much.

Thanks to a breakout performance by the senior running back and a hungry effort by its defense, the New Hope High School football team regained some momentum at a critical time of the season.

Dentry rushed for 205 yards and three touchdowns, and New Hope used a blitzing and opportunistic defense to beat Oxford 38-27 in the Class 5A, Region 1 opener for both teams.

Dentry scored on runs of 38 and 53 yards before capping the scoring with a 1-yard run in the final minute to help New Hope improve to 3-2.

Ingram’s late TD lifts No. 1 Tide to victory

Trailing on the road against one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, No. 1 Alabama escaped by doing what it does best: making big plays on defense and giving the ball to Mark Ingram.

Rebels roll over Fresno St. behind Brandon Bolden

There would be no second-half collapse for the Mississippi Rebels. Brandon Bolden made sure of that.

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Alabama’s rebuilt defense facing huge tests

The top-ranked University of Alabama football team inserted a few blue-chip recruits, some longtime backups and a healthy Dont’a Hightower into the defense. And voila, the Crimson Tide once again has been shutting down opponents. Now that rebuilt defense gets to prove its mettle over the next three weeks.

With healthy foot, USM quarterback is playing well

When Southern Miss quarterback Austin Davis was sidelined for the last eight games of the 2009 season because of a foot injury, he tried to take advantage of the new perspective.