Missed free throws, turnovers plague Mississippi State in season-opening loss to Clemson

Mississippi State had as many turnovers as it did missed free throws in its season opener Wednesday night.

A guide to thrift store shopping

In the holiday shopping season, consumers tend to flock to popular retail stores like Wal-Mart, Belk and also use online ordering from services like Amazon.

There are also other local options in the Golden Triangle: thrift stores.

Mississippi State men’s basketball notebook: Season opener still on track to be played, starting lineup announcement will have to wait

STARKVILLE — Wednesday’s season opener against Clemson is right around the corner for Mississippi State men’s basketball.

Garrick Hodge: Mississippi State’s fight against Georgia proves Dawgs won’t go down with a whimper

If Mike Leach ends up succeeding in Starkville, this game could be remembered as the turning point. Then again, the Egg Bowl is next week…

Bulldog Bullets: Shorthanded MSU can’t pull off upset against Georgia but gives gutsy effort

What else is there to say? As shorthanded as Mississippi State was Saturday against No. 13 Georgia on the road, the Maroon Bulldogs went into Athens and had a chance to tie or take the lead with just more than a minute left. Of course, they felt short in the end, dropping a 31-24 contest.

King Robert II: Already basketball royalty in Columbus, Robert Woodard set to begin pro career with Kings

The picks continued to be read on national television Wednesday, but Robert Woodard II’s phone remained silent as he sat quietly on the couch at his home in Columbus.

‘It would be special’: Mississippi State teammates Reggie Perry, Robert Woodard II hope to have name called Wednesday on NBA draft night

Two years ago, four-star recruits Reggie Perry and Robert Woodard II were roommates in their freshman season at Mississippi State.

Monday Profile: Columbus couple cares for Golden Retrievers, other dogs through two businesses

The vacuum gets a lot of use at the Coover household. Otherwise, dog hair would overtake the carpeting.

Overtime blues: Heritage Academy falls to Adams County Christian in MAIS semifinals

A two-point conversion in overtime fell short, and so did the Patriots.

Mississippi State men’s basketball notebook: Schedule release, rotation, NBA draft

When commenting on his team’s schedule, finally released Monday with just more than two weeks before Game 1 of a truncated 27-game season, Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland didn’t mince words.

Garrick Hodge: Mississippi State left the field with a win, but it sure felt like a loss

Though the Bulldogs snapped a four-game skid, a 24-17 win over Vanderbilt at Davis Wade Stadium left so much to be desired.

Bulldog Bullets: Welcome back to the win column, Mississippi State

STARKVILLE — Hey! A win!

West Point clinches playoff berth with win over Center Hill

The Green Wave won their third straight game to set up a meeting with Holmes County Central in the first round next week.

Mississippi State men’s basketball releases 2020-2021 schedule

With just less than three weeks before the season opener, Mississippi State men’s basketball finally has a complete 27-game 2020-2021 schedule.

GTRA offers free Wi-Fi to K-12 students

Golden Triangle Regional Airport Executive Director Mike Hainsey knew he had to do something productive with his building’s currently unoccupied space.

Garrick Hodge: Alabama is miles ahead of Mississippi State

First-year coach Mike Leach said it himself: The Bulldogs aren’t close to capable of staying in a contest with a team like the Crimson Tide.

Bulldog Bullets: Leach shut out for first time in career as Crimson Tide rout Bulldogs

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — These Bulldog Bullets are going to be relatively short.

Catching up with the Alabama Crimson Tide

STARKVILLE — Michael Casagrande covers Alabama for AL.com. He took some time to speak with The Dispatch ahead of Mississippi State’s matchup against Alabama on Saturday.

West Point bounces back with 47-14 victory over Columbus

The Green Wave rebounded from back-to-back losses to Lake Cormorant and Grenada with a big win over the Falcons.

Mississippi State men’s basketball notebook: Bulldogs start practice, COVID-19 challenges, schedule update

STARKVILLE — There’s COVID-19 safety protocols, a gargantuan roster turnover and schedule uncertainty all popping up rapidly on Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland’s plate, but he doesn’t mind.