Time for reflection means more than just glance in mirror
Rain dripped from bare pecan limbs as gray clouds tumbled across a December sky. Walking down the driveway, I caught whiffs of woodsmoke on the wind as it tore across our chimney top and whistled through the trees.
Three up, three down for Mississippi State men’s basketball as SEC play nears
In Chris Jans’ third season as Mississippi State’s head coach, the Bulldogs have started to earn some national respect and could find themselves in contention
Former Heritage football coach to lead MAIS
PEARL — The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools has a new executive director, and one who will be recognizable to the Heritage Academy community. Barrett
Cavs hope to stay hot at Friendly City Classic
COLUMBUS — Caledonia will be one of three local teams taking part in the Friendly City Classic this weekend at the Mississippi University for Women.
No. 25 Ole Miss handles Mississippi Valley State
OXFORD — No. 25 Ole Miss women’s basketball earned its eighth 30-plus point margin victory of the season after besting Mississippi Valley State, 78-44, at
Three up, three down for Mississippi State women’s basketball as SEC play nears
It has not always come easy, but Mississippi State has handled its business in non-conference play, sitting at 12-1 with one game left before the start of a challenging Southeastern Conference schedule. The Dispatch takes a look at what has gone right and wrong so far for the Bulldogs.
Macey Hodge signs with NWSL side Angel City FC
Mississippi State soccer player Macey Hodge signed a professional contract this week, joining Angel City Football Club in the National Women’s Soccer League on a two-year contract through 2026 with a club option for an additional third year in 2027.
Caden Prieskorn’s college career has had ‘a lot of ups and downs’
College has been quite the ride for Ole Miss senior tight end Caden Prieskorn.
Starkville basketball programs show promise under first-year coaches
After several years of continuity, some new faces are in charge of Starkville’s historic basketball programs. Both the boys and girls teams are experiencing early success under new leadership, picking up key wins ahead of a critical January in terms of playoff chances and seeding.
Sean Pedulla’s big second half propels Ole Miss to dominant win over Queens
OXFORD – Ole Miss senior guard Sean Pedulla scored 18 points in the second half Saturday against Queens, and the No. 17 Rebels defeated the Royals 80-62 at SJB Pavilion, the Rebels’ fifth straight win overall.
Former Falcon lights up Herd in USM’s Sun Belt opener
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss forward Denijay Harris continued his hot start to the 2024-25 campaign with another double-double on Saturday, leading the Golden Eagles to a 68-66 win over Marshall to open Sun Belt Conference play.
Chris Jones hired as new Hinds head coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones was named the new head coach at Hinds Community College on Monday, ending an eight-year run with the Jackets.
MUW Roundup: Men’s hoops win two in a row, women continue skid
COLUMBUS —The Mississippi University for Women has wrapped up its 2024 slate of sports. The men’s and women’s basketball teams played their final games last week before the holiday break in the season.
Former West Point coach Chris Chambless to lead Gordo
Chris Chambless is already back in the game. The former West Point football coach has been hired to lead the program at Gordo (Ala.), AL.com reported Friday.
Starkville coach Chris Jones named new Hinds head football coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones was named the new head coach at Hinds Community College on Monday, ending an eight-year
Men’s Basketball: Bulldogs beat No. 21 Memphis at its own game for key road win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Facing a Memphis team that entered Saturday with the third-best 3-point percentage in college basketball, Mississippi State turned the tables on the
Group canoes Mississippi River full length of state
The Mississippi River is a unique creature. It’s an inland sea perpetually on the move. It drains a continent. It gathers other great rivers into
Okot’s career day leads Mississippi State women’s basketball over UMES
Madina Okot was already doing a fine job replacing one of the best players in Mississippi State history in the post. But in the final
Ulysses Bentley IV knows a positive attitude changes everything
OXFORD – Ole Miss senior running back Ulysses Bentley IV’s job isn’t to pout and sulk when things aren’t going well. His mission is to
West Point DC Charles Herron named Young Black Coaches’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year
WEST POINT — The Green Wave saw an important member of the coaching staff recognized for his work in another banner year for the program.
















