Tupelo grinds out a 4-3 win over Starkville
TUPELO – With region play winding down and postseason seeding on the line, the Tupelo Golden Wave were able to steady the ship. The No.
SEC softball teams to wear teal again in honor of former Bulldog Alex Wilcox
It’s been nearly six years since Alex Wilcox, a freshman outfielder on the 2018 Mississippi State softball team, died from ovarian cancer. But Wilcox’s legacy lives on, not just in Starkville but throughout the Southeastern Conference and beyond.
Lanier settling in at fourth school in as many years
STARKVILLE — Brylan Lanier started his college football career as close to home as he could possibly be.
Yam Banks and Key Lawrence are happy to be closer to home
OXFORD — For Ole Miss senior safeties Yam Banks and Key Lawrence, being a bit closer to home made a big difference.
Gabe Lazo promoted to associate head coach
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State announced the promotion of women’s basketball assistant Gabe Lazo to associate head coach on Friday, retaining a valued member of head coach Sam Purcell’s staff.
Return to Houston a happy one for Shannon’s Dave Clark
ARLINGTON, Texas — Houston is a special organization for Dave Clark. Not only is it where the Shannon native played his final season as a big leaguer in 1998, but it’s also where he got his first taste of managing in the big leagues, guiding the Astros for the final 13 games of the 2009 season after Cecil Cooper was fired.
Stacked odds: Tennessee study finds predation is number one turkey problem
Predation on hens, nests and poults is the single dominant cause limiting the wild turkey population and subsequent harvest, an 8-year study in Tennessee has found.
Howard out as Starkville boys basketball coach despite community support
STARKVILLE — Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is in search of a new boys basketball coach after Qu’Varius “Woodie” Howard was relieved of his duties on Thursday, district sources confirmed to The Dispatch.
‘Still the young guy’: Grae Kessinger makes first Opening Day roster
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Versatility was something Grae Kessinger had plenty of during his 26 games with the Houston Astros in 2023.
Mississippi State forward Ramani Parker enters transfer portal
Ramani Parker became the fourth Mississippi State player to enter the transfer portal Friday, joining Nyayongah Gony from the Bulldogs’ frontcourt. Parker will be a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.
Nature of memory fickle way to remember nature
Risking one favorite memory in the pursuit of another can be chancy. Whether you’re catching crappie or watching a solar eclipse, it’s important to make sure what you’re giving away is not already better than anything you might ever receive.
Cavaliers fall on the road in district title bout
Caledonia baseball missed an opportunity to claim its district and a top seed in the MHSAA 4A playoffs with a loss on the road to
Khal Stephen silences Ole Miss bats as Mississippi State takes opener
OXFORD — Mississippi State scored seven runs in the sixth inning Friday night against Ole Miss, and the Bulldogs took the opener against the Rebels
Caledonia baseball set for winner-take-all district clash in Kosciusko
CALEDONIA — Everything is on the line for Caledonia and Kosciusko baseball on Friday night.
Makylan Pounders working toward long-awaited first season at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — More than three years later, Makylan Pounders is back where it all started.
What to watch, keys to victory for Mississippi State baseball at Ole Miss
It’s rivalry week in the Magnolia State, and Mississippi State is out to maintain its recent dominance over its in-state foe.
Mississippi State guard Mjracle Sheppard enters transfer portal
Two of Mississippi State’s three freshmen on the Bulldogs’ 2023-24 roster are now in the transfer portal, with point guard Mjracle Sheppard announcing her intentions to transfer Thursday.
Lions baseball splits midweek series with ICC
Head coach Brett Kimbrel’s East Mississippi Community College baseball team are back on track in conference play after splitting a series with Itawamba Community College this week.
Ayden Williams was ‘a sponge’ last year. He’s not running from competition
OXFORD — Ole Miss sophomore wide receiver Ayden Williams is staying true to the process, despite being aware it might not yield immediate results.
Breaking: Starkville ousts Qu’Varius Howard, begins search for new boys basketball head coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville Oktibbeha County School District is in search of a new boys basketball coach after Superintendent Tony McGee informed Qu’Varius “Woodie” Howard on