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Mississippi State to upgrade lighting system at Davis Wade Stadium
SUMMARY: Mississippi State Athletics has announced plans to upgrade Davis Wade Stadium’s lighting system for the 2025 football season. The new LED system, designed by Techline Sports Lighting, will provide better field illumination, color-changing lights, and special effects. It will enhance the game-day experience for both players and fans, including choreographed lighting during key moments. This is the first lighting upgrade since 2010. The new system aims to improve visibility, create an electric atmosphere, and boost TV broadcast quality. The project will be completed in partnership with a Mississippi-based company and is part of ongoing improvements to the program.
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John Carr named head football coach at Starkville High School
SUMMARY: Starkville High School has appointed John Carr as the new head football coach following Chris Jones’ departure to Hinds Community College. Carr, previously the head coach at Clinton High School, has over 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. He successfully transformed Clinton’s 1-9 program into a competitive 4-6 team. Carr, who played at Louisiana Tech, expressed excitement about the Starkville position, seeing it as an ideal opportunity in a strong district. He aims to engage with the community and further develop the Yellow Jackets football program, which won a state championship in 2022.
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MCBB: Ole Miss moves up six spots, Mississippi State stays put in latest AP Top 25
SUMMARY: Ole Miss climbed to No. 19 in the AP rankings after a sweep of Kentucky and LSU. The Rebels (18-6, 7-4 SEC) defeated Kentucky 98-84, with 24 assists and only one turnover, and edged LSU 72-70 in a dramatic finish. Mississippi State (17-6, 5-5 SEC) remained No. 22 after a one-point win over Georgia, led by Josh Hubbard’s 22 points. Both teams are in NCAA Tournament contention, with Ole Miss ranked No. 22 in the NET and Mississippi State at No. 29. The Rebels face South Carolina and Mississippi State this week, while the Bulldogs host Florida.
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Drunk driver who killed Canton teacher sentenced to 23 years in prison
SUMMARY: Jordan Leah Sullivan, 33, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the drunk driving death of Tyra Small-Jackson, a beloved teacher from Canton, Mississippi. On June 22, 2024, Sullivan, who had a blood alcohol content of .241, drove on the wrong side of Interstate 55, causing a crash that killed Small-Jackson. The teacher was named 2023-24 Teacher of the Year at Nicholls Middle School. Sullivan had purchased 20 mini bottles of liquor earlier that day and admitted to drinking. Despite the sentence, District Attorney Bubba Bramlett emphasized that nothing could bring back the victim.
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