Saturday Standouts: Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17
Mississippi State is 1-0 after a solid win down south in Hattiesburg on Saturday. There is plenty to work on for the Bulldogs going forward
Moments that mattered in Mississippi State’s season opener at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG – Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen had pretty much the perfect start in his return to action on Saturday. He made a full recovery
Bulldogs run away from Golden Eagles in second half of season opener
HATTIESBURG – Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen had a simple, calm message to his team at halftime on Saturday. “Just cut it loose.” The Bulldogs had
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 34-17 Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG – Mississippi State began the 2025 season with a road win on Saturday, taking down Southern Miss 34-17 at The Rock. Head coach Jeff
Trojans’ early lead holds up in season-opening win over Corinth
New Hope came out firing early in their season opener on Friday against Corinth, and the early lead proved valuable in the end as the Trojans withstood a Warrior comeback for a 41-33 victory on the road.
Outdoors Feature: Season opener great for enthusiasm, key for safety
Dove season in Mississippi opens Sept. 1, and hunters of every stripe will be applying lots of pent up enthusiasm in pursuit of the birds. Take extra care to make sure you and everyone associated with you remains safe on the occasion.
Baylor ends MSU’s regular-season winning streak at 15
Mississippi State soccer’s regular season winning-run came to an end on Thursday night at Baylor. The hosts found early and late goals in a 2-0 win over the Bulldogs, frustrating head coach Nick Zimmerman’s side with an effective mid-block.
Outdoor Column: Best of boredom encourages exploration of worlds, words
If necessity is the mother of invention, I think boredom is the father of discovery, at least in the area of finding new writers to read. That goes along with the codicil that says any task can be accomplished provided there’s another more important task you’re supposed to be doing instead. That’s how I found James Thurber.
West Point leans on defense in gritty road win at Louisville
“Confidence, we work it every day.”
West Point head coach Brett Morgan had every belief in his kicker, Charlie Harrell, to drill the go-ahead field goal on the road at Louisville on Friday. His earlier miss was the difference in the game to that point, so it was only fitting that he gave his team the win.
West Lowndes volleyball keeps winning as Yellow Jackets, Vols continue region-play struggles
Thursday’s rain showers kept the softball teams of Starkville Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Heritage Academy from getting in games on the diamond, but on the volleyball court, West Lowndes began region play with a victory while Starkville, Caledonia and Starkville Academy each dropped games.
Carr era at Starkville begins with a walk-off win to cap record-setting night
Head coach John Carr said he wanted to bring an explosive offense to Starkville – and on Friday night, he certainly delivered on his promise.
Sports Column: Deion who? T.C. Taylor is the top cat now at Jackson State
When Deion Sanders left Jackson State for Colorado in December of 2023, many observers predicted a Humpty Dumpty-like fall for the proud JSU Tiger football program.
Even with new faces, Ole Miss isn’t changing its defensive standards
Ole Miss’ defense last season was one of the best in recent school history, if not all-time. Although there are new faces all over the 2025 Rebels, junior linebacker TJ Dottery likes his group’s odds.
MSU MBK Update: Sergej Macura eligibility and staff changes
Mississippi State men’s basketball is gearing up for its fourth season under head coach Chris Jans and has returned for the semester after summer workouts
Mississippi State at Southern Miss: Who has the edge?
Mississippi State travels Saturday to Hattiesburg to take on Southern Miss to begin the 2025 season. Here’s a look at who has the edge at
West Lowndes, New Hope earn volleyball victories to halt skids
In local prep sports action on Tuesday, New Hope and Lowndes County each captured volleyball wins on the court to halt their losing streaks and
Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Southern Miss beat writer Micah Gibbs
Mississippi State begins its season this Saturday with a trip to Hattiesburg to face in-state nonconference opponent Southern Miss. To preview the matchup and gather
Three keys to victory for Mississippi State at Southern Miss
Mississippi State begins Year Two under head coach Jeff Lebby this Saturday at Southern Miss. The Bulldogs are coming off a 2-10 campaign last year,
Carr era at Starkville being built on tempo and competition
Once John Carr officially got started working with his new football team at Starkville in March, the first thing he did was bring each player
Cayden Lee knows to ‘trust (his) training’
OXFORD – Ole Miss junior wide receiver Cayden Lee might be one of the few returning veterans in a Rebels offense filled with new faces.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
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