Archive - Jan 2013
January 2nd
By CARL SMITH
news@starkvilledailynews.com
Although Congress avoided significant tax increases and budget cuts associated with self-imposed sequestration measures, Mississippi’s representatives say Tuesday’s agreement does not solve America’s most pressing problem: runaway spending.
The process continues for the Mississippi State women's basketball team as it enters Southeastern Conference play tonight.
MSU coach Vic Schaefer would like to be further along and more prepared as the Bulldogs look to challenge the Vanderbilt Commodores on the road, but consistency remained an issue as the non-conference part of the schedule came to a close.
Dan Moreland, a local businessman and chairman of the Starkville Parks Commission Board, announced today his qualification as a Republican for Starkville's mayoral race.
January 1st
WASHINGTON (AP) — Past its own New Year's deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national "fiscal cliff" of middle class tax increases and spending cuts late Tuesday night in the culmination of a struggle that strained America's divided government to the limit.
By MATT CRANE
life@starkvilledailynews.com
Every new year brings with it exciting possibilities, uncertainties and the requisite personal promise to do better when it comes to eating and exercise.
By JAY REED
The Reeds were on the road again this holiday season.Â
By NATHAN GREGORY
citybeat@starkvilledailynews.com
The Starkville Board of Aldermen will consider a recommendation from the city’s audit and budget committee to increase the salaries of the mayor and aldermen at its 5:30 p.m. meeting today at City Hall.
By BEN WAIT
sports@starkvilledailynews.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mississippi State was looking to extend its bowl winning streak to six games, while Northwestern was looking to win its first bowl game since 1949.
When the dust settled, the No. 21 (Associated Press) Wildcats (10-3) ended their nine-game bowl losing streak.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen has not had the best of luck against ranked teams.
It didn't get much better on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs (8-5) fell 34-20 to No. 21 (Associated Press) Northwestern (10-3) in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl at EverBank Field.
Mullen's record against ranked teams dropped to 2-17 all-time at Mississippi State.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gator Bowl may not have gone in Mississippi State’s favor, but there was one bright spot in the form of the running game.
In a day where the passing game was not working, the Bulldogs looked towards Josh Robinson and LaDarius Perkins to establish an offensive surge on the ground.
