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Mississippi State baseball faces a defensive 'slump'

Mississippi State baseball faces a defensive ‘slump’

Abby Miller, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Although the Mississippi State University baseball team took a series win over South Carolina in Starkville this past weekend, they are still facing a defensive slump. The first game of the series...

Starkville officials respond to rise in illegal Glock switches

Starkville officials respond to rise in illegal Glock switches

Caitlin Morrow, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Two Starkville men were recently sentenced on federal charges related to illegal machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “glock switches.” Austin Hudson, also known as "Mop Sossa," age 23, was...

Starkville municipal election: Spruill wins mayoral primary despite low voter turnout

Starkville municipal election: Spruill wins mayoral primary despite low voter turnout

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Last Tuesday, Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill won the Democratic primary race for mayor during Starkville's primary election during her bid for a third term. Spruill received 1,422 votes - 50.93% of the...

Starkville moves forward with Main Street Revitalization Project

Starkville moves forward with Main Street Revitalization Project

Caitlin Morrow, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

The project to revitalize downtown Starkville is officially underway after five years of planning, setting construction to begin in May and last approximately a year and a half. The pedestrian-focused...

'Everyone has a voice:' Starkville teacher and MSU alumna enters race for mayor

‘Everyone has a voice:’ Starkville teacher and MSU alumna enters race for mayor

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

“If anything, I just want even me running to show the younger residents of Starkville that they have a place in municipal government,” Betts said. “Whether it is having a voice, whether it’s voting,...

Rails-to-Trails roadblock

Rails-to-Trails roadblock

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor February 11, 2025

“As I was walking across the street, she finally looked up and noticed me, but it was too late,” Hannah Harris said as she recalled the moments before she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Bully...

Vice President of Student Affairs Regina Hyatt attended the Maroon Edition dedication.

MSU partners with Habitat for Humanity to build 75th county home for local woman

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Officials and residents from Mississippi State University and Starkville's Habitat for Humanity gathered on Nov. 6 to dedicate the newest Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity home for Twana Hubbard. Hubbard...

Locking car doors is one of the steps to the "9 p.m. Routine" posted nightly on social media

Starkville P.D.’s ‘9 p.m. Routine’ campaign contributes to drop in property crimes

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

According to the Mississippi Crime Statistics, there were 337 reported cases of robbery in Mississippi in 2023, with 36.2% of them occurring in a person's place of residence. Of those incidents reported,...

Bulldog Bash set list could include featured songs, solo renditions

Bulldog Bash set list could include featured songs, solo renditions

Haylee Morman, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

“Bulldog Bash” are the words on everyone’s lips this week as we wait for Ludacris to bless the stage in downtown Starkville this Friday. Making his debut in 1998 on Timbaland’s album "Tim’s Bio:...

Why graduates should stay in Starkville

Why graduates should stay in Starkville

John Baladi, Life&Entertainment Editor August 27, 2024

Being in Starkville for four years now, I have seen an almost indescribable cast of characters come and go, each leaving their perspective mark on me. What has always bothered me most, however, is how...

The people are what make Starkville the Best Small Town.

Best Small Town in the South is a deserving title for this charming conglomeration of people

John Baladi, Life & Entertainment Editor May 2, 2024

Starkville was recently named Best Small Town in the South by USA Today. In the aftermath, I heard many say that they were shocked to hear this, but I feel this quaint town is deserving of the title. As...

James: Zac Selmon is the future, but there is still work to be done

James: Zac Selmon is the future, but there is still work to be done

Colin James, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

It has been more than a year since Zac Selmon took command as Mississippi State University's athletic director, and there is still some work to be done. With this in mind, he has done a good job at keeping...

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