Starkville Daily News

Community newspapers play a vital role in cities and towns throughout the United States and beyond, aiming to keep residents informed about local events and news. While the quality and size of these papers can differ, they usually focus on local government, entertainment, board meetings, community events, and notable figures in the area. The Starkville Daily News, situated at 304 E. Lampkin Street in Starkville, MS, caters to the broader Starkville and Oktibbeha County community. This daily publication provides readers with insightful coverage of local stories alongside updates on state, national, and international news.

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Daniels sees different Bulldogs during spring football

5 days ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

A season ago, there were many unknowns in the Bulldog backfield. Daniels was a bright spot but had not yet proven anything in the Southeastern Conference and there wasn’t much returned talent from the previous year. Additionally, MSU’s eventual leading rusher Davon Booth wasn’t even on the commit list and didn’t arrive until the summer. This year, it’s a room filled to the brim with talent and experience.
Tillman continues to develop for Bulldogs in football

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Coach Dan Mullen made a successful tenure in Starkville finding instate players that fell under the radar and he turn them into stars. Tillman is a player that could do the same for head coach Jeff Lebby and defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler. For the last few seasons, Tillman has been developing more and more every year, and the flashes have been there. Now, Tillman is stepping into the leadership position where he was meant to be.
Area high school baseball, softball teams begin postseason action

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

An exciting playoff season is on the way for the Starkville Daily News area softball and baseball teams with several in the mix for a long run. Last season, the East Webster Wolverines took home the Class 3A baseball title and more area teams are hoping for a similar run. On the subject of the Wolverines, they will have a chance to defend their 3A title on the baseball diamond this year.
Lady Charger Woodard signs in baseball with Owls

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

When Hathorn got back into coaching and took over the program three years ago, Choctaw County was in rebuilding mode. Woodard was one of the early cornerstone players for Hathorn that helped the Lady Chargers to back-to-back Class 3A, Region 4 crowns and playoff success that included a win in each of the last two seasons. Woodard evolved as a player in her time and matured as the team’s most important voices.
Bulldogs on the move as football transfer portal opens

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman JaCorey Whitted, recent transfer offensive lineman Jesse Ramil, junior college defensive lineman Mason Clinton and linebacker Donterry Russell all have hit the portal after spring practices. Whitted plans to make a move after just one year on campus. The 6-6, 280-pounder came to the Bulldogs as a tight end last year but grew into a lineman after one year.
Spring provides freshmen faces to the Bulldogs

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Early high school enrollees are up, and the transfer portal is changing the landscape of the roster year-to-year. Mississippi State is seeing an influx this spring as well. While the junior college and other transfers are making up the bulk of those new faces in Starkville, there are some exciting freshman on Jeff Lebby’s roster for 2025. The coach brought in several players that the coach hopes can change the culture, and the results for the Bulldogs.
Crisp commits to Purcell, Bulldogs

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Sam Purcell’s roster rebuild has begun at Mississippi State and the Bulldogs have their second commitment from the transfer portal. Sources indicated and Purcell confirmed the move later on Monday that North Carolina senior guard Trayanna Crisp will transfer to to the Bulldogs. The Arizona native played two seasons at Arizona State before spending last season in Chapel Hill. Crisp was a reserve guard for the Tar Heels last season playing in 28 games with one start.
McPhaul, Prater plan return to MSU women's basketball team

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

MSU had eight players enter the transfer portal over the course of a couple of weeks and are down to just three returning players from this past year’s squad. The good news is that it appears that two of them have locked in their return for a final season. The Bulldog program announced that senior guards Destiney McPhaul and Chandler Prater will both be returning for their last year.
Eagles continue to play well with run-rule triumph

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

EUPORA – Keep it rolling was what Ben Aldridge’s team did as the Eagles followed up a run-rule win over Philadelphia on Tuesday with another. A 12-hit offensive barrage and Ames Conrad’s dominant outing on the mound led to an 11-1 victory in six innings.
MSU tries for SEC softball series win against visiting Missouri

2 weeks ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Danny Smith

After falling in two out or three games at Tennessee, the Bulldogs have been preparing for their next opportunity at home against Missouri. MSU head coach Samantha Ricketts said her team can not dwell on the past two series against Texas and Tennessee because there are more challenges on the way to close the season.