Articles by Nicole Layton
Young Volunteers show fight in home loss to Lamar
If Starkville Academy girls soccer coach John Morgan learned anything about his team Thursday, it was that the Volunteers just don’t give up. That was
Three things to watch for as Bulldogs begin preseason
The start of football season is less than a month away. Mississippi State players reported to fall camp Thursday and will begin practice Friday with
Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered, and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly as the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Wednesday night.
Register now for free legal clinic
Judge Paula Ellis, 14th Chancery Court District, and her colleagues are hosting a free virtual community legal clinic from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.
Bulldogs roundup: Mendizabal wins match-play opener at U.S. Amateur
Mississippi State’s Valeria Mendizabal is through to the Round of 32 at the U.S. Women’s Amateur after winning her first match 2-and-1 over Kentucky’s Laney Frye on Wednesday at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York.
NCAA recommends regular COVID testing only for unvaccinated
Unvaccinated college athletes should be tested weekly for COVID-19, wear masks in most situations and be quarantined if exposed to the virus, while vaccinated individuals should not be tested routinely, according to the NCAA’s latest health and safety recommendations released Wednesday.
AAC’s Aresco: Did not plot with ESPN to poach other leagues
American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco vehemently denied that his league has ever “plotted” with ESPN to undermine another conference by poaching its schools.
Penn State ex-president Spanier leaves jail after two months
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — The former president of Penn State was released Wednesday after serving nearly two months in jail for endangering the welfare of children by his response to a report that Jerry Sandusky had been seen physically abusing a boy on campus.
US routs Australia 97-78, to play for more basketball gold
SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. has owned gold for three straight Olympics, making the middle of the medals platform property of the Americans. The Australians tried everything they could to shove them off.
Don’t expect Cowboys-Steelers starters in Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio — If you’re looking for stars during Hall of Fame enshrinement week, concentrate on the museum itself and the inductions this weekend. You won’t find many, if any, stars playing Thursday night when the NFL preseason begins with Dallas playing Pittsburgh.
US women earn bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia
KASHIMA, Japan — Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored a pair of goals and the United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer at the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-3 victory over Australia on Thursday.
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System Mother Goose Story House to return
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (CLPLS) will return to its regularly scheduled programming by hosting Mother Goose Story Hour in person every week on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. In addition to the weekly story hours, August programs will include another early literacy story hour, writing workshops and resume and computer skill assistance.
Heritage Academy rallies to tie East Rankin
East Rankin Academy roared to a 3-0 halftime lead Tuesday, but Heritage Academy came back with four goals after halftime and finished with a 4-4
NBA Summer League starts for Carter, Stewart, Woodard
Former Mississippi State basketball players Tyson Carter, D.J. Stewart Jr. and Robert Woodard II began the NBA Summer League season on Tuesday at the California Classic hosted by the Sacramento Kings.
Campfire dessert: Break out of the basic s’mores recipe with these options
When I was young, my family often took long trips to my grandparents’ house. They had a barn, but didn’t have a farm. It was just a wide open space where I could run around to my heart’s content and never really got bored.
Mother accomplishes 39 year goal with daughter by her side
Learning has been a family affair the past few years for Lynn Christian and Haley Mattera.
Camp Fun Day ends YMCA summer tradition for 2021
The sound of children’s laughter filled the air near the Seasons of Columbus, located along 11th Avenue South, in Columbus.
Sandfield Community Day aims to address issues that lead to violence
Organizers of Sandfield Community Day hope to create an annual fun and informative event that will help identify and address problems that cause violence in Columbus.
National championship trophy to stop in Starkville on tour of state
To celebrate Mississippi State’s 2021 baseball national championship, the national title trophy hit the road for a tour throughout the state.
Berries, mint add pizzazz to lemonade, a summer staple
There is nothing like a cold, tall glass of your favorite drink right after spending a few hours in the hot sun.
