Articles. Community mourns loss of former mascot, Bully XXI; Doug Heflin named general manager of Starkville Parks & Recreation and Cornerstone Sports Complex

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.

14 hours ago · THE PUNXSUTAWNEY SPIRIT — Bad news for those pining for an end to a long, cold Pennsylvania winter — we’re bound for at least six more weeks of it, as Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday morning, Groundhog Day. The weekend holiday brought a record crowd to Gobbler’s Knob, as well as to ...

1 day ago · The Jackets took care of business on their home court and defeated the Tupelo Golden Wave 72-62. Starkville was able to get some revenge after losing to Tupelo 53-43 on the road and was able to get a senior night victory in the process. For more on this story, read our news edition from Saturday ...

Shortly after last month's announcement that longtime broadcaster Jim Ellis would be hanging up the headset after an incredible career with the Bulldogs, MSU fans began wondering who would fill his chair.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Starkville Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 officer Kojack, a cherished member of the department who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Kojack, a devoted partner to Cpl. Parker Madeen, died at a boarding facility due to a medical-related event. He had been a ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Starkville Academy was able to handle the pressure from Rossville Christian enough to get a lead and kept it to pull off a 35-26 home victory. It was the 10th win of the season for the Lady Vols (10-6) and they evened the Class 5A, District 1 record at 2-2. For more on this story, read our news ...

Nov 1, 2024 · In the heart of Starkville, the Washington Street Bridge stands as an unlikely local legend. The bridge, rising only nine feet, has seen countless drivers underestimate its height, despite warning signs.

Jan 3, 2024 · “We’ll finish up the infrastructure areas on both of those. We’ve got overlay projects coming up for the summer. And the Main Street Project, the actual above ground part of the Main Street Project, should begin early summer I hope. if we get all the details outlined and finalized with the engineering firm and the construction folks.”

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.