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Columbus Tree Board plants tree at Riverwalk for Arbor Day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The third Friday in April is set aside as National Arbor Day, a day to emphasize the importance of trees to the environment and our health. It may come as a surprise, but today marked the first time the City of Columbus has planted a tree in recognition of Arbor Day.
Long, Diamond Dawgs look to even series with Vanderbilt
When the pitching match-ups for Friday's game between Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were announced, it felt like the Bulldogs might have an advantage with Khal Stephen on the bump. Vanderbilt erased any early optimism when Jonathan Vastine laced the first offering from Stephen over the right center field wall for a solo home run. Another round tripper followed before the inning was over. While the Commodores tacked on two more runs before the game went final, Vandy got all the offense they needed back in the first inning.
Newly named Mr. NEMCC proves anything is possible
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Wherever there is music, Kirklyn Johnson is in his element. The 21-year-old has a love for music that is traced back to his childhood right after he and his twin brother, Kirk, were diagnosed with autism. His mother taught both the alphabet and numbers by...
SHS cheerleaders officially commit to next level
Three Starkville High School senior cheerleaders officially signed to cheer at the next level on Friday, April 26, 2024. Katie Duran, Izabella Sauseda, and Jaida Lucious each committed to a 2-year Mississippi community college. Duran and Sauseda will be continuing their education at Pearl River Community College and Lucious at Itawamba Community College.
Jackets lose first game of baseball playoff series at home
Playoff situations in high school baseball can be intense because of the nature of the series. Lose the first game and teams are faced with having to win a pair of games to keep its season alive. That’s what faces the Starkville Yellow Jackets on Saturday night after losing a...
Quick recap: Mississippi State takes Game 2 from Vanderbilt, evens series
Hunter Hines homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs leading Mississippi State to a 7-4 win over Vanderbilt on a sunny but windy Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Field in Nashville. The Diamond Dog Game 2 victory gained a split in the series, with a rubber game scheduled for Sunday afternoon. With the win, MSU improved to 28-15 overall, 11-9 in the Southeastern Conference. Vanderbilt slipped to 31-12, 11-9.
Mississippi State initiates Davis Wade Stadium survey with an eye to Bulldog football future
While Mississippi State were watching Bulldog football players and coaches go about spring game business on Scott Field, Mississippi State administrators were looking around Davis Wade Stadium. And, considering the business of what to do with the historic and equally aged facility. Now the University and athletic department are going...
Pulliam prepared for the moment
Back during the Mississippi State baseball fall scrimmages there was some talk among the limited press corps observers that it was going to be difficult to keep freshman Ethan Pulliam off the field. While the stats from those scrimmages were not widely circulated, Pulliam created a buzz. Now that he has been in the starting line-up the last five games, those who shared in the observation of Pulliam's first Bulldog baseball semester can say they tried to tell you.
Where Mississippi State baseball stands in latest NCAA Tournament field predictions
Mississippi State baseball was the last team standing in 2021. The Bulldogs piled onto each other as maroon and white confetti fell over the diamond in Omaha, Nebraska − signaling a national championship for MSU against SEC foe Vanderbilt. Since then, times have been tough for Mississippi State and...
Battle-test Jackets set for tough baseball series with Patriots to open playoffs
When it comes to facing a defending state champion in Lewisburg in the first round of the playoffs, the Starkville Yellow Jackets believe they are battle-tested for that challenge just because of what they faced in their division. The Jackets were able to beat some tough arms in the division...
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