Archive - 2013
June 10th
There won't many breathers from Friday to Friday for the Starkville Yellowjackets during the 2013 football season and that's just the way head coach Jamie Mitchell wants it.
Mitchell is excited about the venues, environments and competition that moving into Class 6A brings with it and the non-division schedule also.
"It is 100 times better," Mitchell said.
For the ninth time in school history, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have secured a spot in NCAA baseball's College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
The Bulldogs held on for a 6-5 win over No. 6 national seed Virginia Monday afternoon at Davenport Field to win the Charlottesville Super Regional.
Retired Army colonel Jeff Donald made a career out of serving, and he continues to serve even after his retirement. As a member of the American Legion, OSERVS, Rotary Club and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership Military Affairs Committee, Donald strives to improve the lives of other veterans and members of the community.
It was boot scootin' fun for members of the Starkville Area Arts Council on Friday night as the group held its annual membership party with a western theme. It's an event many members look forward to for months, said Arts Council Executive Assistant Candy Crecink.
June 9th
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – With Mississippi State leading Virginia 5-3 in the seventh inning, heavy rain and lightning forced a delay in game two of the Charlottesville Super Regional Sunday night at Davenport Field.
The rain was persistent and caused the game to be suspended. The two teams will resume play today at 3 p.m.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Adam Frazier opened the first day of the Charlottesville Super Regional going 6-6 at the plate.
The Mississippi State junior shortstop continued his hot start at the plate in game two.
Frazier was 2-4 Sunday night as the second game of the Charlottesville Super Regional was suspended until today due to weather.Â
Leonard Hood Brandon, M.D., age 86, of Starkville, Mississippi, passed away on June 7, 2013 at 7:25 p.m. with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and found him to be a steady and loving father, husband, friend and doctor.
Mr. James Thomas Bland, 87, of Maben, MS; passed away at his residence.
He was a veteran of World War II, a guard at the Nuremberg Trials, a Postmaster for Cumberland, and a Rural Mail carrier for Maben. He also loved to bow hunt.
June 8th
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Mississippi State offense started the season out with 21 hits against Portland.
On Saturday, the Bulldogs had a flashback.Â
No. 12 (Collegiate Baseball) MSU pounded out 20 hits and beat the No. 6 Virginia Cavaliers 11-6 at Davenport Field in the first game of the Charlottesville Super Regional.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The First Year Player draft has taken place the past three days.
Several Mississippi State Bulldogs have seen their names called.
Junior outfielder Hunter Renfroe was taken by the San Diego Padres with the 13th overall pick Thursday night. Junior shortstop Adam Frazier was taken the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth round on Friday.
