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Moore-White named assistant dean to guide MSU’s interdisciplinary degree pathways
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State academic director, counselor and advisor with more than two decades of service to the university is in a new leadership position in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Lynda Moore-White, who has spent the past seven years as director of the University Academic Advising Center, is now...
Photos wanted for Mississippi State’s ‘Bug fest,’ competition
By Robert Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Wildlife photographers of all ages and skill levels have a venue to showcase their camera eye in an insect photo competition. The Crosby Arboretum BugFest Photo Competition is accepting entries until Sept. 14 for photos of arthropods. These include centipedes, millipedes, insects, spiders and scorpions on […] The post Photos wanted for Mississippi State’s ‘Bug fest,’ competition appeared first on Daily Leader.
BONEYARD: Waiting on the news
Of the eleven Mississippi State players who were selected by Major League Baseball teams earlier this month, eight of them have seen details of their negotiations announced. Fourth rounder Dakota Jordan and 19th rounder Cam Schuelke are two Diamond Dawgs who are expected to sign in the days ahead though both have already agreed to a signing bonus according to sources and social media reports.
MSU alumni share vision for high performance computing technology, desire to support India
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Three Mississippi State alumni were the only Americans at the recent International Conference on Applied Mathematics and Advanced Data Analytics for Industry 5.0 in India. MSU grad Ravi Sadasivuni, an ICAMADA conference organizer and former MSU research employee who now is a visiting professor at VNR Vignana Jyothi...
Wing it: Slim Chickens cooks up deals for National Chicken Wing Day
National Chicken Wing Day will be celebrated on July 29, and Slim Chickens is preparing for a busy day at its location on 518 S. Montgomery Street. The restaurant, known for its chicken tenders and wings, is offering special deals to mark the occasion. David Bagwell, owner and director of...
Ward joins familiar faces with Mississippi State
Over the last four years, Terren Ward has been among the best players on the floor every night. A Georgia Southern standout averaged 16.5 points a game during her time with the Eagles. She was the Freshman of the Year in the Sun Belt Conference, Sixth Woman of the Year in 2022 and first-team All-Sun Belt the last two seasons.
Thursday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Tyler Lockhart, Ferzell Shepard and Gevonte Ware
Step inside for the latest on several 2025 and 2026 prospects on Mississippi State’s radar in football and basketball: First Biscuit – Starting the day with basketball recruiting, on Wednesday I exchanged messages with 2025 power forward and On3 four-star prospect Gevonte Ware of 1 of 1 (N.C.) Academy. He’s another guy on Mississippi State’s […] The post Thursday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Tyler Lockhart, Ferzell Shepard and Gevonte Ware appeared first on On3.
Clay County judge increases prison time
CLAY COUNTY - A West Point man is sentenced to 70 years after judge witnessed misbehaving outside the court. 37-year-old, Amonty Young, prison timed increased after he caused commotion in a holding cell after being initially sentenced. Young, who plead guilty to attacking a woman was convicted of attempted murder...
Mississippi man gets sentence nearly tripled by judge after creating commotion outside courtroom
A Mississippi man’s 25-year sentence for attempted murder and attempted kidnapping was nearly tripled by a judge who witnessed the man misbehaving outside of the court. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Amonty Young, 37, of West Point, will now spend 70 years behind bars after he caused a commotion in a holding cell after Judge James Kitchens’ initial sentence in Clay County Court.
Mississippi program helps teachers buy home in areas facing severe teacher shortages
Mississippi’s Housing Assistance for Teachers program is providing essential support to educators looking to purchase homes in regions facing severe teacher shortages. To qualify, teachers must commit to serving for three years in designated districts. The program offers forgivable grants of up to $6,000, which can be used for closing costs and down payments. Applicants are required to meet specific credit criteria and contribute a 1% down payment. Properties must be located within the teacher’s employment district.
Ag company’s $3.6 million investment to modernize to create 26 jobs; retain 88 positions in rural Mississippi
Agricultural product manufacturer Sipcam Agro USA is set to modernize a recently acquired facility in Wayne County with a $3.6 million corporate investment. This development will create 26 new jobs and retain 88 positions from the facility’s previous ownership. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company announced the construction...
Focused on Mississippi: Mississippi Lions All State Band
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Members of the Pearl High School Band have been practicing this summer ahead of the first football game of the 2024 season. There’s another high school band that Mississippi fields every summer. It’s the Mississippi Lions All State Band. There are more than 140 members of the band. After an intense one week of […]
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for $1.145 billion. Casey’s CEO Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition, we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
Mississippi Outdoor Expo kicks off with new attractions
JACKSON, Miss. — TheMississippi Outdoor Expo, the state's largest display for everything outdoors, is this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The expo, which runs Friday through Sunday, offers a wide range of outdoor equipment. Vendors offer everything for the outdoors from rods to reels, bows to tractors, farm equipment, power equipment and more.
3 face murder charges in Mississippi for Southern student who disappeared before custody hearing
WOODVILLE, Miss. — A trio—including an ex-girlfriend—who allegedly plotted to kill a former Southern University sophomore found shot dead, now face murder charges in western Mississippi, the Wilkinson County Sheriff said Friday. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, Calajia Jack, 20, and Allyah Martin, 21, each face first-degree...
Dana Road Elementary named one of 6 Emerging Science of Reading Schools by the Mississippi Department of Education
Dana Road Elementary is one of six state schools designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the 2024-25 school year. The Emerging SOR designation is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices and embodied a school […]
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