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Mississippi state Sen. McLendon is cleared of DUI charge in Alabama, court records show
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Day 3 of SEC Media Days: MSU Bulldogs build team chemistry
DALLAS, TX. (WLBT) - “New”, seems to be the theme of the 2024 SEC Media Days and Mississippi State is contributing to that newness with their new coaches and players. “We don’t have a ton of experience with guys that have played at State, but we’ve got guys that have played a bunch of ball at other places.” head coach Jeff Lebby said while describing his team. “They knew what it was supposed to look like and they’ve run with it.”
Bulldogs Earn 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky – The Mississippi State volleyball team was named a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award presented by Intent, the American Volleyball Coaches Assocation announced. A record number of teams received the award this season, ranging from division one to high school volleyball teams. To receive the...
Mississippi State Men’s Golf 2024-25 Schedule Features Fallen Oak and Mossy Oak Events
Mississippi State men's golf coach Dusty Smith unveiled the 2024-25 schedule, featuring key events hosted by the Bulldogs and challenging competitions across various states. The Bulldogs will compete at the Valero Texas Collegiate in San Antonio, Texas, offering a chance for the individual champion to play at the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open.
Columbus city leaders to recalculate firefighter, police pay scale
Www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-17 18:02:58. SUMMARY: Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue and the Columbus Police Department are recalculating their pay scale, ensuring higher salaries for firefighters and police officers. Fire Chief Duane Hughes emphasized the importance of this adjustment for budget management, attracting top talent, and retaining current staff. The new pay scale aims to make the departments more competitive with neighboring salaries, especially critical due to recent retirements depleting experienced personnel. Following a Columbus City Council vote, Hughes is poised to train new recruits swiftly to fill the void. This change is seen as a pivotal move for both recruitment and retention.
Simple things matter to MSU coach Lebby
DALLAS – At Jeff Lebby’s core, the simple things are what matter. He’s a family man who loves football and small town life. It’s why he’s found himself quickly at home in the Starkville community. From trips to the Little Dooey for fried catfish to building relationships with random people inside the small, southern environment nestled in Oktibbeha County, it’s right where he wants to be.
Hines to return for another run with Bulldogs
Mississippi State slugging first baseman Hunter Hines is back for one more run. The Madison native finished off his third year in Starkville this year but went undrafted in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. On Tuesday, MSU announced that Hines would play one final season with the Bulldogs in 2024 and give them a middle-of-the-order bat back in place. The school proclaimed his return with a social media post that said “Big Game is BACK!”
Starkville teachers and students prepare for late-July start of school
Starkville students and teachers are preparing for the start of a new school year. Starkville teachers and students prepare for late-July start of school. Starkville students and teachers are preparing for the start of a new school year.
School board approves budget with increased tax request
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District on Tuesday approved its Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a request for a 1 percent increase, or approximately $138,000, in ad valorem tax contributions. The district is now operating with a budget of $80,393,790, which is inflated by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief money allocated by the […] The post School board approves budget with increased tax request appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform
BROOKHAVEN — The former Shipps Flower Shop is seeing some major work done to the exterior. Residents may have noticed a change to the front of the shop at 609 US51 S in Brookhaven. Last year, a banner was displayed outside the business stating intentions to open Roadside BBQ/Wine and Spirits. The building is now […] The post Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform appeared first on Daily Leader.
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