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'When World War II ended, it wasn't as big a headline as we had today': Revisiting Mississippi State's 1980 upset of No. 1 Alabama
Those who were there to witness the only time the Bulldogs defeated Bear Bryant in his 25-year tenure in Tuscaloosa are constantly reminded of the afternoon David defeated Goliath.
DJ Jackson set to lead Columbus High girls basketball in title defense
After the graduation of four seniors, including star Aniya Saddler, Jackson will lead the defending champion Falcons through a season that starts Saturday.
Prep football capsules: New Hope aims to slow down West Point
Another quick start -- a West Point staple -- Friday at New Hope could mean victory for the Green Wave.
What MHSAA realignment for 2021-22, 2022-23 school years means for local prep football and basketball
No local schools will be reclassified, but there's plenty of movement within their regions.
'It was his time': Former Starkville assistant Ray Westerfield finding success at Kemper County as first-year head coach
DE KALB -- Ray Westerfield taught Dicenzo Miller II how to play quarterback.
For Starkville Academy football, Simpson County Academy poses first playoff test
STARKVILLE -- Outside the Starkville Academy field house on Wednesday afternoon, the hurdles sit in a row, soaking slowly in the steady rain.
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.
Mississippi State's Mike Leach threatens more departures, confirms Tyrell Shavers, two others have left program
STARKVILLE -- The recent Mississippi State football exodus in Starkville continued Wednesday.
Three matchups to watch between Mississippi State and No. 2 Alabama
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State is in a tailspin.
Starkville up a spot in Class 6A in new Mississippi high school football poll
The Yellow Jackets went from fourth to third in the class while remaining fifth in the overall rankings.
REPORT: Mississippi State's Kylin Hill to leave team, prepare for NFL draft
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State running back and Columbus native Kylin Hill is reportedly leaving the team to prepare for the NFL draft.
Trio of Mississippi State football players planning to transfer
STARKVILLE -- The mid-season exodus continues at Mississippi State.
Mississippi State's K.J. Costello and Will Rogers to continue splitting No. 1 reps ahead of Alabama game
STARKVILLE -- The Mississippi State quarterback conundrum remains ongoing.
Mississippi State's Ron Polk regales Starkville Rotary Club with tales of past and present
STARKVILLE -- Ron Polk's arrival at Mississippi State in 1976 was anything but glamorous.
Onyi Echegini nets equalizer as Mississippi State soccer fights Missouri to a draw
STARKVILLE -- Onyi Echegini didn't even have to move.
Prep football roundup: Caledonia clinches playoff spot with home win over South Pontotoc
Darrius Triplett accounted for two scores as Caledonia punched its ticket to the postseason.
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.
Special teams woes doom New Hope against Lafayette
In a contest short on continuity and long on mistakes, a slew of special teams mishaps doomed the Trojans against the fourth-ranked Commodores.
Lockdown defense, balanced offense lead Noxubee County over Choctaw County
The Tigers' defense flexed its dominance in a shutout win to clinch the top seed in Region 4-3A.
Prep football capsules: New Hope expecting -- not just hoping for -- win over Lafayette
The Trojans have lost two straight games as they prepare for the best defense in Region 1-5A, but coach Wade Tackett's high expectations haven't wavered.
Most Viewed Sports Stories
1. 'When World War II ended, it wasn't as big a headline as we had today': Revisiting Mississippi State's 1980 upset of No. 1 Alabama COLLEGE SPORTS
2. What MHSAA realignment for 2021-22, 2022-23 school years means for local prep football and basketball HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
3. DJ Jackson set to lead Columbus High girls basketball in title defense HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
4. Prep football capsules: New Hope aims to slow down West Point HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
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