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Kenneth McGowan, a senior studying computer engineering, poses for a portrait at Mississippi State University in Starkville, on Aug. 18, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Mississippi State rolled out changes to campus parking. Some students say they can’t afford it

By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,12/10/25-2:00PM, 3,780 Reads 12,527 Statewide
The new unexpected expenses are hitting budgets at the same time as tuition increases and other general rising costs such as food and electricity.
Since transferring to Mississippi State University from Itawamba Community College in 2022, the cost of parking on campus has always been an issue for Madeline Comer.
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Photo by Andy Lo, Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Freshman Karra Nix will see plenty of time in the circle for the Pillow Academy girls fast-pitch softball team this season. The Lady Mustangs open at MRA Tuesday.

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Pillow Academy Girls Fast-pitch Softball: Gleason, Lady Mustangs open with MRA

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Sat,07/26/25-2:00AM, 3,756 Reads
The Pillow Academy girls fast-pitch softball team will swing into action Tuesday as the Lady Mustangs visit Madison-Ridgeland Academy.
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Leflore County played at rival Simmons High School Friday. Quarterback Eric Cooper, seen here against Amanda Elzy on Aug. 29, was 3-of-12 passing against the Blue Devils.

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Bulldogs lose first game under Weaver; Elzy falls

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Fri,09/05/25-11:15PM, 3,749 Reads
The Cary Weaver era at Greenwood High School didn’t start the way Bulldog fans would have liked as Cleveland Central High School claimed a 34-27 win Friday night in Cleveland.
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For the Record for 12/13

Sat,12/13/25-2:00AM, 3,740 Reads
The following cases were disposed of in the Aug. 20, 2025 session of Greenwood Municipal Court:
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