Mississippi State News

Mississippi State's Ally McDonald will get an early start on her rivals for the NCAA women's golf championship today.

"That was something last night, they were all over the place," said Tim Arquette, a research associate with the Mississippi State Coastal Research and Extension Station.

Former Harrison Central standout Wes Rea had a big night for Mississippi State driving in the go ahead run in the top of the 9th with a single to right field giving the Bulldogs a 4-3 lead.

MSU gets commitment number four and its first from the junior college ranks in former Callaway High School offensive lineman Jocquell Johnson.

Jocquell Johnson was considered one of the top offensive linemen in his home state of Mississippi when he graduated from Callaway High.

Mt. Olivet Water Association has issued a boil water alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the association's water supply.

Keith Grieshaber, class of 2014, has verbally committed to the University of Arkansas.

Mississippi State outfielder Hunter Renfroe was awarded the C Spire Ferriss Trophy on Monday afternoon at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

The Mississippi State Department of Health and partners will host the 6th Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference on May 21 - 24.

One prospect in Mississippi that does not get as much publicity as he should is Jesse Jackson.

When Oklahoma State announced the transfer of 2012 opening week starting QB Wes Lunt , head coach Mike Gundy gushed, "we appreciate Wes and we thank him for everything he has done..he's leaving on good terms and is making this decision based on what he thinks is best for his future." Gundy failed to mention however, that Lunt's transfer was subject ... (more)

A new anti-contractor fraud campaign is underway with a two-fold goal - educate Mississippi consumers on the best practices when choosing a contractor, particularly in the wake of a natural disaster, and give would-be bogus contractors a stern warning that preying on vulnerable homeowners will not be tolerated.

Earlier in the year, Aaron Greenwood was one of No. 23 Ole Miss' go-to relievers.

Steve Taylor is the new executive director of Mississippi State's Center for Distance Education.

Delta State pitcher John Branstetter, Mississippi catcher Stuart Turner, Southern Miss pitcher Andrew Pierce, Mississippi State outfielder/designated hitter Hunter Renfroe and Ole Miss pitcher Bobby Wahl are finalists for the award.

Senior Khanh Nguyen of Gautier, a computer engineering major and the daughter of Ken Ly and Janet Nguyen, is one of 22 Mississippi State students who have joined the university Alumni Association's student liaison group.

On Friday, Dan Mullen and company gained their third commitment for the 2014 class and their second commitment this week when Dontavian Lee , a running back from Forrest County AHS in Brooklyn, Mississippi, pledged to the Bulldogs.

Recapping No. 21 MSU's 7-6 win over Ole Miss at Swayze Field on Sunday. ----- a The buzz: Mississippi State pulled off its biggest comeback of the year, rallying from 6-0 down to avoid the sweep and remain tied in the SEC standings with Ole Miss .

An internationally known architect of baseball stadiums, Janet Marie Smith, told graduates of Mississippi State University that hard work, passionate conviction and unwavering courage are skills that will help them succeed.

Over the past week or so, Forrest County AHS running back Dontavian Lee has talked with his mom about his college future.