Archive - Sep 1, 2012
By MATT CRANE
sdnlife@bellsouth.net
With the help of the Mississippi State Treasury and a team from ABC’s Good Morning America, the Palmer Home for Children in Columbus received quite a surprise earlier this year.
Director of Marketing and Communication for the Palmer Home Katharine Hewlitt said funds were received last year after the passing of one of the organization’s supporters.
By STEVEN NALLEY
sdnedu@bellsouth.net
The Mississippi Department of Education has released data showing percentages of students who earned proficient or advanced scores on the Mississippi Curriculum Test, Second Edition (MCT2), showing minor but consistent growth across all grades tested in the Starkville School District.
By NATHAN GREGORY
sdnreporter@yahoo.com
Mississippi State University’s Maroon Volunteer Center and Volunteer Starkville are each encouraging locals to volunteer to assist areas impacted by Hurricane Isaac through the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Services.
TUPELO – Caleb Wilson and the Starkville Yellowjackets turned in a breakout performance against the Golden Wave with 28 points and 334 yards of offense picking up the first win of the season 28-0 in Tupelo.
The sophomore quarterback played with poise beyond his years on Friday night as he threw for three touchdowns on an 8-for-12 effort for 180 yards.
ACKERMAN – The Ackerman High School football team could not find its offense, but found two big plays on special teams to ensure a win.
The Indians beat Choctaw County rival French Camp 14-3 Friday night to improve to 3-0 for the season at Dale Davidson Field.
The Ackerman offense struggled early on and fumbled the ball on its second play from scrimmage. It had four fumbles in the contest.
MABEN – The East Webster Wolverines proved to be too much for the Weir Lions as the Wolverines started their three-game home stretch with a 41-0 victory over the Lions Friday night.
East Webster improved its record to 3-0 for the season.
SENATOBIA – The Starkville Academy Volunteers couldn't get a 14-12 half-time lead to stand up and lost a 25-14 decision to Magnolia Heights School on Friday night.
Starkville Academy, which fell to 1-2, won the statistical battle, but it did not equal out to a victory on the scoreboard.
WINONA – The Eupora Eagles totaled 269 yards and beat Winona 22-13 Friday night.
Vandy Smith got Eupora going when he scored on a 54-yard run in the first quarter.
Justin Lewis connected from 34 yards to give Eupora a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.
By STEVEN NALLEY
sdnedu@bellsouth.net
Samuel Thomas Nichols remembers being unable to intercept the grades mailed to his home after his first semester of college and having to hear from his parents about those grades.
By CARL SMITH
sdnnews@bellsouth.net
The second year of Bulldog Brunch and Browse begins Sunday, and city retailers say they are gearing up to introduce an influx of consumers to the best of Starkville shopping.
