Archie Manning calls New Orleans children’s hospital naming ‘our family’s finest hour’
NEW ORLEANS — Archie and Olivia Manning’s tight-knit family is often referred to as the first family of American football. Now, there is the Manning
Chandler Prater adjusting to starting role with Russell coming off the bench for MSU
STARKVILLE — Chandler Prater made 33 starts as a junior at Kansas two years ago and averaged 9.5 points and six rebounds per game, so
Clutch closeout Pushes Cavs past Warriors
CALEDONIA — Caledonia boys basketball won its first home playoff game in six years on Tuesday, taking down Senatobia 63-58. Jonathan Comer’s Cavaliers team scored
Ex-Rebel Austin savoring return to roots
For the first time in nearly two years, Shakira Austin is healthy. The Ole Miss product, who was picked third in the 2022 WNBA Draft
Chiefs’ dynasty ends with a whimper
It’s easy to identify the winners from Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX: quarterback Jalen Hurts, every Eagles wide receiver, edge rusher Josh Sweat, halftime performer Kendrick
Friendly City Fights taking over Trotter on Saturday
COLUMBUS — “Promoting with a purpose.” That’s the motto of Columbus boxing promoter Mark Sanderson, who organized the Friendly City Fights for Saturday at the
Defense, Scott lead Ole Miss past No. 8 Kentucky
The Ole Miss women reentered the win column by making a statement against No. 8 Kentucky, defeating the Wildcats, 66-57, at the SJB Pavilion on
Patriots punch ticket to Jackson with win over Volunteers
STARKVILLE — There was no margin for error as Heritage Academy goalkeeper Garrison Reedy reached for the ball in stoppage time on Monday. The freshman
The Dispatch’s complete Mississippi State baseball 2025 season preview
STARKVILLE — In his five years so far as a college baseball player, Stone Simmons has seen it all. The Houston product played his true
Men’s Basketball: Mississippi State collapses early in second half in loss to No. 3 Florida
STARKVILLE — Chris Jans could sense that Mississippi State was reeling in the first few minutes of the second half and took a quick timeout
Chaffin shines as No. 24 Mississippi State goes 4-1 at NFCA Leadoff Classic
Just a few months ago, Raelin Chaffin was undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer shortly after transferring to Mississippi State from LSU. But she was at
No. 25 Ole Miss wins at the buzzer at LSU
Ole Miss senior guard Dre Davis tipped in the game-winning basket as time expired Saturday at LSU, and the No. 25 Rebels took down the
Owls hoops punch postseason ticket
COLUMBUS — The Mississippi University for Women men’s basketball team improved to 11-10 on the season as Jackson Reid hit a shot with six seconds
Jackets sweep 2-7A titles in Tupelo
TUPELO – For the first time all year, No. 1 Tupelo had no answers for an in-state opponent. No. 4 Starkville jumped out to a
No. 13 MSU men’s tennis earns two more wins against Memphis and Jackson State
Mississippi State men’s tennis closed out non-conference play on a positive note Sunday, with the No. 13 Bulldogs shutting out both Memphis and Jackson State
Third time’s no charm for Starkville in playoff loss to Madison Central
MADISON — From start to finish, Madison Central dominated. Behind the play of Anderson Farrar and Landon Dale along with a stingy defense the Jaguars
Veteran coach John Carr tabbed to lead SHS football
STARKVILLE — Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District named John Carr as the new head football coach for the Jackets on Monday. Carr arrives from Clinton,
Caledonia hosts first-round playoff game after historic district finish
Caledonia boys basketball will host a first round playoff game for the first time in 19 years tonight. Senatobia will travel to face the Cavaliers
Women’s Basketball: Bulldogs commit too many self-inflicted wounds in loss to Alabama
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State simply could not get out of its own way in the first half Sunday. By the time the Bulldogs started to













