Archive - Feb 16, 2013
It has been a rough past few weeks for the Mississippi State men's basketball team.
The Bulldogs have lost nine-straight games after opening up 2-0 in Southeastern Conference play.
MSU head coach Rick Ray wants his team to finish strong, but he knows to do that it has to find a way to stay in the game early.
It was unclear going into the season if the offense was going to be one of the strong points for the Mississippi State baseball team coming into the 2013 season.
On Friday, the question was answered in a positive way for at least the opener.
Chris Stratton found himself in a familiar position Friday afternoon.
The Tupelo native was standing on the mound at Dudy Noble Field to throw a pitch.
With his career with the Mississippi State Bulldogs complete, one toss was all he got Friday as he threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the series opener against University of Portland.
JACKSON – Starkville Academy’s girls are one step away from being Class AAA, Division II State champions after defeating Hillcrest Christian in the semifinals 79-37 on Friday.
“We had a good one,” Starkville Academy coach Glenn Schmidt said. “It was a huge team effort. We had five players in double figures and two with double rebounds. Everybody really came together and we pulled it off.”
Mrs. Mozelle Waits Murphy, 95, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at her residence in Eupora.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Eupora with Brother Travis Gray officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Webster County.
Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at the church prior to services.
CANTON – It wasn't the type of start that the Starkville Lady Yellowjackets were looking for, but the finish was more to their liking.
Even though the Lady Jackets lost a 58-51 decision to homestanding Canton in the finals of the Class 5A, Region 3 Tournament, they came back to make a run, only to see it fall a bit short.
Mr. William Albert Baldwin, 74, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 in Meridian.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at Blackjack Missionary Baptist Church in Starkville with Rev. R.T. Branson Sr. officiating.
Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens of Starkville.
Visitation was held noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at West Memorial Funeral Home chapel
MADISON – Following a closely fought contest that extended into overtime the Eupora Lady Eagles ended Friday evening victorious over Madison St. Joseph's 56-53.
By STEVEN NALLEY
educ@starkvilledailynews.com
Nuances are important to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard.
By NATHAN GREGORY
citybeat@starkvilledailynews.com
Starkville Electric Department finished the first phase of its fiber optic network installation in December, which will allow for customers to monitor their use of electricity. In the coming months, many Starkville residents will also be able to monitor their gas usage when the installation of a similar system is complete.
