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Oktibbeha County man reported missing, found safe
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Update - Authorities in Oktibbeha County say thanks to a concerned citizen, Sylvester Warren was found safe. Authorities in Oktibbeha County are asking for help locating a missing man. Someone last saw Sylvester Warren, 36, in Starkville, on Monday, April 22. He wore a red...
First responders reflect on Louisville tornado decade later
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When disaster strikes, we look for refuge, but what about the first responders in the community who are also dealing with tragedy?. They see it, feel it, and then they return to helping those who are suffering. Those on the front lines in Louisville saw...
First cicadas of 2024 in Mississippi documented this week
The first documented cicada in Mississippi for 2024 was spotted this week. According to Mississippi State Extension Service officials, the inaugural sighting of these attention-grabbing insects was witnessed in Choctaw County. Dr. Blake Layton, an Entomologist from the Mississippi State University Extension, provided insights into the phenomenon on social media.
Bob Tyler, longtime football coach throughout Mississippi, dies at 91
Bob Tyler, who's coaching career spanned across 45 years and included stops at Mississippi State and Ole Miss, died Sunday, a Mississippi State spokesperson confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger. He was 91. Tyler's coaching career started in 1957 when he was hired by Water Valley High in his hometown. The first...
Louisville honors 2014 tornado with remembrance weekend
LOUISVILLE, Miss. - Louisville honors the ten year anniversary of the 2014 EF-4 tornado with a weekend of remembrance. Friday morning, first responders gathered to place flower arrangements at the monument on Main Street. The goal was to highlight the dedication, their jobs, demand and pay tribute to the lives lost.
Starkville High School softball
Starkville High School softball player Ja'liyiah Conley, seated middle, signed with Mississippi Delta Community College on Thursday afternoon with the support of family, friends, coaches, administration and teammates. Danny P. Smith.
Bulldogs win game two of baseball series against Commodores
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mississippi State won game two 7-4 over the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville with a nine-hit offensive performance. Junior Hunter Hines led the Dawgs' offensive attack, collecting five RBIs and two home runs. Hines had a monster day at the plate, going 3-for-4, with two hits being...
East Webster baseball sweeps Kossuth to advance in 3A playoffs
MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) — East Webster baseball defeated Kossuth 14-4 in six innings Saturday night to win the second round playoff series. The Wolverines won game one 11-1 on the road Friday. The game was tied at 3 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. That’s when the...
The Walk-Off: Arizona evens the series, Missouri handles Mississippi State
If it’s not Morgan Leinstock stepping up in the circle, it’s Robyn Herron. If it’s not Robyn Herron, well Saturday it was Hannah Camenzind. LSU tied the game in the second after Herron tossed multiple wild pitches. Camenzind came in and shut down the threat, proceeding to throw 4.1 scoreless innings before Leinstock got the final out for another SEC series win.
Community gears up for Sudduth Elementary’s Touch-a-Truck
Sudduth Elementary Parents and Teachers Organization (PTO) is hosting Starkville's annual Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday, April 27 at Sudduth Elementary School. Touch-a-Truck events provide a unique opportunity for children to get an up close, hands-on experience with a variety of vehicles that they most likely see often but may not typically have access to. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to meet the drivers and operators and even get behind the wheel to honk the horn or sound the sirens. All funds raised are used to support improvements and resources needed at Sudduth Elementary.
Thompson of SHS to take softball skills to Coahoma Community College
Whether it was on the softball field or on the basketball court at Starkville High School, Thompson had an intensity that she was going to get the job done. It was also how she approached making a decision to play softball at the next level. After a successful visit to...
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