Mississippi State University announced the death of its former mascot, Bully XXI, also known as Jak, on Thursday. His caretaker, Lisa Pritchar…

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Starkville Daily News sports editor Danny P. Smith discusses the big football games of Friday with the Battle for the Golden Egg between Mississippi State and Ole Miss along with the Class 3A North State championship game between East Webster and Choctaw County.

1 day ago · Starkville Parks and Recreation and the Cornerstone Sports Complex recently announced the promotion of Doug Heflin to general manager. Heflin, a lifelong resident of Starkville, was selected for this role by Mayor Lynn Spruill after serving as assistant general manager for the venue.

2 days ago · The Vols had a 14-point lead at 42-29 with 2:12 remaining in the third quarter, but the Heritage Academy Patriots went on a 9-0 run to get back into the game. Heritage Academy continued its comeback in the fourth quarter and secured a 59-56 victory over Starkville Academy in Class 5A, District 1 ...

2 days ago · With some clarification from a meeting earlier in the day and a 47-25 victory over the Heritage Academy Lady Patriots, the Lady Vols locked in the No. 3 seed for next week’s Class 5A North Tournament. Starkville Academy was able to finish with a winning district record of 6-4 and improved to 15-9 ...

5 days ago · t took overtime, but the Lady Jackets were able to defeat the Clinton Lady Arrows 51-46 on Friday night to remain undefeated in the division at 8-0. Starkville was able to manage the quick turnaround well after getting a 54-27 win at Germantown on Wednesday. That game was postponed one day due to ...

Dec 27, 2024 · MABEN – Alexander was set to pat the Volunteers on the back for a good effort and was ready to accept that a winning streak was over. That was not going to be the final destination for Starkville Academy. The Vols rallied in the fourth quarter to force overtime and they outscored the Chargers 10-8 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of winter weather that is expected to impact Mississippi this week. Freezing temperatures and winter weather, including snow, freezing rain, and ice, are forecast to begin affecting parts of the state starting Monday, Jan. 20, and continuing through Jan. 22.

Aug 21, 2024 · The Starkville mayor and Board of Aldermen will not get pay raises for the new term starting on July 1, 2025, after the aldermen voted down a salary increase and instead allocated the money to the police department’s security camera fund.