Sports Column: Tommy Kelly, a big man with big dreams, has turned around Lanier’s football team
Knolyn Bailey, a bright-eyed, just-turned-16-year-old, 10th grade running back, has grown up attending football games at Lanier High where his mother teaches.
Two Swim Columbus members capture gold, set new records at state meet
Swimmers of Swim Columbus showed out in their state championship events Oct. 18 at their respective high schools with two participants taking home gold medals and even a few new state records.
Outdoors Column: Eyes of the critter failed connection with reality
The guy was very proud of his work and, mostly, I suppose, it was good.
Young New Hope squad finishes 5th in 5A golf championship
It wasn’t exactly how they wanted to end the year, but New Hope golf coach Angie Edge said her team has a lot to be proud of after ending their season on Tuesday with a fifth-place finish in the MHSAA Class 5A state championship.
Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Texas beat writer Danny Davis
Mississippi State is back at Davis Wade Stadium this Saturday and will welcome No. 22 Texas in its next bid to end a 15-game losing streak in SEC play. The Longhorns arrive after a hard-earned overtime win at Kentucky last week. At 5-2, Texas has found a way to win despite offensive struggles thanks to one of the top defensive units in the country.
Kiffin compares Oklahoma defense to an aggressive offense
Oklahoma’s vaunted defensive line and pass rush reminds Ole Miss senior offensive tackle Jayden Williams a lot of a group he saw up close and personal a year ago.
What to watch for: Mississippi State vs. No. 22 Texas
Davis Wade Stadium will host Mississippi State in SEC action again this Saturday with the visit of No. 22 Texas.
Playoff seeding at stake as Patriots, Vols clash for 60th time
There’s a lot to play for today when Starkville Academy and Heritage Academy clash at 7 p.m. in Starkville.
Where does Ole Miss’ defense go from here following loss at Georgia?
Last Saturday in Athens, Georgia, was an afternoon Ole Miss defenders aren’t likely to look back on fondly.
Three keys to victory for Mississippi State against No. 22 Texas
Here are three keys to victory in MSU’s bid to upset the Longhorns in Starkville.
Has parity arrived in college football? Transfer portal, NIL money credited for tighter games
Quarterback Diego Pavia ran for a first down only to stop at the LSU 1, sacrificing a chance to pad his stats to ensure Vanderbilt could run out the clock for a big Southeastern Conference win.
Griffin runs wild for Lions in win over Wildcats
Powered by a career night from running back Gavin Griffin, East Mississippi Community College had its best offensive outing of the season last Thursday as it captured a 49-27 victory over visiting Pearl River Community College to move to 5-2 on the season.
Who has the edge? Mississippi State vs. No. 22 Texas
Mississippi State takes on No. 22 Texas in its return to Davis Wade Stadium this Saturday. Here’s a look at who has the edge at each position.
Starkville’s Teddy Brain wins 200-yard freestyle state championship
Starkville’s swim team kept its streak of state championships alive for one more year.
Ole Miss moving past heartbreaker at Georgia and onto challenge vs. Oklahoma
Ole Miss’ team meeting Monday morning admittedly wasn’t the most fun the Rebels have had this season, according to head coach Lane Kiffin. But after Saturday’s gut-wrenching loss, it needed to happen.
Goalkeeper gamble pays off as MSU gets back to winning ways at Alabama
Mississippi State soccer returned to winning ways on Sunday in Tuscaloosa, blanking a prolific Alabama squad in hostile territory to win 1-0.
Jans talks upcoming season, new players at Starkville Rotary
If there’s one thing Chris Jans wants to stop talking about, it’s his hole-in-one.
George Springer’s home run was one of the biggest non-World Series plays in baseball history
George Springer seized a spot in Toronto Blue Jays history when he hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning that sent his team to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the AL Championship series.
Score one for Iceland: LSU’s Sveinsson wins Fallen Oak Invitational title
Many of the most accomplished college golfers in America gathered here over the weekend for the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. So, naturally, the individual champion hails from about 3,700 miles away in Gardabaer, Iceland.
Bulldogs split road trip to South Carolina and Georgia
Mississippi State volleyball kept up its 1-1 weekend habit in conference play last weekend, winning in straight sets at South Carolina on Friday before falling in a close 3-2 contest at Georgia on Sunday.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
By
