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The Reflector

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The Reflector

This mural made by James and Weathers is in the Mississippi State University merchandise section of the Walmart Supercenter.

MSU graduates paint vibrant murals in Starkville

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor November 5, 2024

Mississippi State University alumni Brad James Jr. and Donovan Weathers gathered buckets of paint, several bags of brushes and every tool they felt necessary and made their way to Starkville’s...

Mississippi developments look to increase retention rate of recent college grads

Mississippi developments look to increase retention rate of recent college grads

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor October 15, 2024

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national poverty rate in 2023 was 11.1%, but Mississippi held the second-highest poverty rate at 18%. Along with this statistic, Mississippi’s labor-force participation...

The framed funeral program for Pennebaker was held by a brother throughout the event.

Phi Kappa Tau fraternity hosts Suicide Awareness Walk in honor of lost brother

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor September 17, 2024

Editor's note:  This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is...

Watson spoke to students on Sept. 2 in the John Grisham Room.

Mississippi secretary of state encourages voting among college students

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor September 10, 2024

“I think, even if you live in a state that has been primarily one color or the other your entire life, it’s still important to go out there and vote – just to express your opinion and give your feedback...

Governor of Mississippi Phil Bryant speaks at a memorial ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers held at the Old Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery.

Former governor sues Pulitzer-Prize winning Reflector alumna, challenges source confidentiality

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor July 16, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winner, Mississippi Today reporter and Reflector alumna Anna Wolfe exposed the misuse of $77 million of federal welfare funds in a multi-part investigative piece for the local news outlet....

Margaret Ann, Barry and Bart Wood own The Little Dooey.

‘Something special made for you with love’: Starkville barbecue restaurant shares its story

Aubrey Carter, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

It seems obvious that when Barry Wood and Margaret Ann Wood were pondering the idea of opening their own restaurant, naming it would be the least of their worries. “They would get together and say,...

Erin Andrews spoke for MSU’s annual Global Lecture Series.

Erin Andrews offers insight into world of broadcast

Aubrey Carter, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Monday night, aspiring sportscasters and student journalists lined up outside Bettersworth Auditorium, waiting patiently to snag a front row seat to see the speaker of this year's Global Lecture Series,...

Starting pitchers shine: Bulldogs secure series sweep over Mount St. Mary’s

Starting pitchers shine: Bulldogs secure series sweep over Mount St. Mary’s

Daniel Grisham, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Mississippi State University baseball swept the Mount Saint Mary's Mountaineers in a three-game series behind strong pitching performances. The Bulldogs won Thursday’s game 12-2 and Saturday’s doubleheader...

MSU women's basketball falls to Kentucky Wildcats

MSU women’s basketball falls to Kentucky Wildcats

Holly Harrison, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Thursday evening, the Mississippi State University women’s basketball team (20-7, 7-6 SEC) skid to their third consecutive loss in Southeastern Conference play against the University of Kentucky (11-16,...

MSU women's tennis splits victory in Sunday's doubleheader

MSU women’s tennis splits victory in Sunday’s doubleheader

Kassidy Lambert, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Mississippi State University women’s tennis hosted two teams Sunday with Baylor at 11 p.m. and Bellarmine at 3 p.m. in the Rula Tennis Pavillion. Starting with doubles, the Bulldogs lost their point...

Junior RHP Nate Dohm started the Diamond Dawgs’ opening weekend of baseball on the mound against Air Force Academy. #25 Dohm gave up one run over four innings.

Diamond Dawgs secure opening weekend series win over Air Force

Cora Yielding, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Mississippi State University baseball kicked off its season in spectacular fashion, securing an impressive 8-4 victory over the Air Force Academy in front of a record crowd. Highlighted by standout...

MSU softball brings heat during Puerto Vallarta College Challenge

MSU softball brings heat during Puerto Vallarta College Challenge

Parker Acosta, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Mississippi State University's softball team brought home a victory in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge this past weekend by winning two out of the three games played. To start the weekend off...

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