Archive - 2013
March 2nd
CLINTON – Sallie Kate Richardson can block a shot and grab a rebound as she has done all season long for the Starkville Academy Lady Volunteers.
On Saturday, she providing the scoring the Lady Vols needed to secure the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Overall State championship.
Mississiippi State men's basketball coach Rick Ray made sure he let it be known how he felt about the student involvement in Saturday's game against Ole Miss.
After shaking hands with the Rebels, Ray came over to the student section, pointed and celebrated with the same students he asked to come.
By NATHAN GREGORY
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Two members of the state Senate Education Committee confirmed Friday that a passed House bill that would force consolidation of Oktibbeha County and Starkville City schools had not been introduced for consideration since the bill was referred to the committee Feb. 20.
By NATHAN GREGORY
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The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will discuss and consider ordering County Engineer Clyde Pritchard to program Old Highway 25 during its regular meeting Monday at the county courthouse.
By NATHAN GREGORY
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Local attorney Charles Yoste confirmed he has filed a petition to the Mississippi Supreme Court to reconsider its dismissal of an appeal regarding the city of Starkville’s municipal facility construction plan.
The cold weather made it hard for the Mississippi State baseball team to manufacture much offense.
The pitching stepped up to lead the way and the Bulldogs rallied for a 4-1 win over St. Joseph's on a cold Saturday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field.
The Bulldogs (13-0) got solid pitching outings from both Evan Mitchell and Ross Mitchell.
On a cold and snowy Saturday, Starkville High School’s bats got hot as it defeated Ethel 13-2.
The Yellowjackets 13 runs came off of nine hits, which were highlighted by Jalen Campbell, Tanner Clanton and A.J. Brown, who each got two hits in the ballgame.
Scoring took place early in the game for SHS beginning with two runs in the first and one in the second inning.
By MATT CRANE
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Starkville community members looking to brush up on their painting skills or simply pick up a brush for the first time are in for a treat now that Occasions in downtown Starkville offers classes every Tuesday night.
By CAROLE DAVIS
On March 20, 2013 we'll joyfully celebrate the first day of Spring. Vegetation begins to really grow, and we begin to mow our new, lime-green grass in our yards. Flowers are beginning to profusely pop up everywhere. How fantastic and lovely are our Mississippi months of March, April and May. When we reach this time of the year we all say, "At last — spring has sprung."
