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Starkville product Tyler Talley wins state title with Holmes Community College
Starkville High School product Tyler Talley won a state championship with the Holmes Community College men’s basketball team and will compete in the NJCAA Division
New Hope, Caledonia, Starkville represented on Northeast Mississippi all-star volleyball roster
The three schools will send six players and one coach to the June contest.
Mississippi State to induct four more into Ron Polk Ring of Honor
The Ron Polk Ring of Honor at Mississippi State is expanding once again. MSU will induct four former Bulldogs into the ring of honor at
Starkville boys, girls basketball teams send off seven seniors
Four boys and three girls signed to junior colleges across the state.
Madisyn Kennedy’s walk-off single leads Mississippi State softball over Southern Miss
The Bulldogs beat the Golden Eagles in extras for the second time in 2021 with a 3-2, eight-inning victory.
Coming home: Qu’Varius ‘Woodie’ Howard tapped to lead Starkville boys basketball program
Howard was an assistant with the Jackets from 2015 to 2020 before taking over as head coach at Kemper County last year.
Prep baseball roundup: West Point wins at New Hope
NEW HOPE — The West Point High School baseball team picked up an 8-2 road win Tuesday at district rival New Hope. Elijah Young pitched
Mississippi State football notebook: Sherman Timbs acclimating to new position
The redshirt senior is making the switch from defensive end to SAM linebacker for the Bulldogs in 2021.
Mississippi State softball holds off Samford for nonconference road win
Paige Cook had an important catch and a three-run triple to preserve the Bulldogs’ victory Tuesday in Birmingham.
West Point baseball secures inside track to playoff spot with rout of Columbus
Blake Hutchison could see danger in the sky. The West Point High School baseball coach had already moved up Friday’s game at Columbus High School
‘It feels like yesterday’: Elijah MacNamee shares memories of Mississippi State’s wild CWS walk-off against Auburn
The former Bulldogs outfielder scored the tying run on a crucial error by the Tigers in the ninth inning.
Mississippi State women’s basketball lands three sister transfers
Nikki McCray-Penson has now brought in four transfer players this offseason.
Mississippi State football notebook: Running backs Dillon Johnson, Jo’quavious Marks promise ‘great things’
The two sophomores said they complement each other well as they figure to play lead roles in Mike Leach’s offense.
Oak Hill Academy’s Andrew Howell replaces Bill Ball as new Starkville Academy boys basketball coach
Howell will take over at the school he once attended, while Ball returns to the Jackson area as Hartfield Academy’s new head coach.
Paige Cook drives in winning run as Mississippi State softball walks off Central Arkansas
The Bulldogs rallied in the seventh inning after the Bears took the lead in the top of the frame.
Former Mississippi State guard Aliyah Matharu announces transfer to Texas
Matharu, one of five players to leave Mississippi State this offseason, is headed to Austin.
Arnett: Mississippi State ‘not a very good defense right now’
The Bulldogs’ defensive coordinator put the blame on himself for MSU’s poor early returns on defense.
Prep baseball roundup: Starkville Academy sweeps doubleheader at Heritage Academy
The Volunteers won both games by one run as they earned a big sweep of the Patriots.
Aaron Downs goes deep twice as Heritage Academy baseball routs Oak Hill Academy
The Mississippi State signee gave the Patriots the lead with a three-run blast in the first inning.
Former Mississippi State assistant Johnnie Harris takes experience in Starkville into Auburn head coaching job
Harris spent eight seasons as Mississippi State’s associate head coach.
Group distributes 528 backpacks, school supplies at Lock and Dam
July 13, 2025
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