More than 4,100 students graduated from Mississippi State University today in Starkville. The ceremonies were held at Davis Wade Stadium on campus. It marked the first commencement held in the…
Mississippi State University has named Zac Selmon of Oklahoma as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. The appointment follows a national search. Selmon accepted the position as MSU’s 18th athletics director after having an accomplished career at the University of Oklahoma…
Mississippi State University held a memorial service today for former Head Football Coach Mike Leach. Coach Leach died on December 12th after complications related to a heart condition. Guest speakers…
Governor Reeves announced on social media that flags in the state will be lowered tomorrow for Coach Mike Leach’s memorial service. Reeves said that over the last week, countless people have come forward to share stories of the ways Coach…
Mississippi State University has announced plans to hold a public memorial service to honor the life of Coach Mike Leach. It will be held Tuesday, December…
A major project for the Back Bay shoreline will begin next month! A national Coastal Resilience Fund Project has been awarded to Keesler Air Force…
Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Michael Charles “Mike” Leach passed away Monday night at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, following complications from a heart condition. He was 61. In a statement, the Leach family said:…
By RALPH D. RUSSO Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was hospitalized in critical condition Monday, the day after what the university called “a personal health issue” at his home in Starkville forced him to be airlifted to a medical facility…
Mississippi State University is mourning the death this morning of a freshman offensive lineman. The university announced that 18-year-old Sam Westmoreland of Tupelo had died. WCBI is reporting that Westmoreland was found at Blackjack Church in Oktibbeha County. No other…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a death row inmate will not be allowed to seek additional DNA testing on crime scene evidence from the shooting deaths of two college students…
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — A father and his two children have graduated together from a branch of Mississippi State University, each earning a master’s degree in education. Commondre Cole, son Ja’Coby Cole and daughter Iesha Gully were among the 153…
One of the Mississippi Aquarium's most beloved residents is now the inspiration for an original children's musical. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf was live from the aquarium this morning and has more.
The Mississippi Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning has renewed the contract of MSU President Mark E. Keenum for a four-year term ending June 30, 2025, at his present compensation. Keenum is now in his 13th year of…
The Mississippi Aquarium and Mississippi State University joined forces for a community cleanup over the weekend at Jones Park Beach. Originally over 60 people registered…
School is almost out for summer. Are you looking for a kid camp that will help them grow? Mississippi State University is hosting their floral design summer camp in Biloxi on June 22nd. This camp provides…
Mississippi Power, Mississippi State University, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered on an eagle banding project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane Refuge in Gautier. They’ll use the data collected to track the movement of these…
Mississippi State University is expanding their research footprint with the announcement of a new facility in Jackson County. Jackson County and Mississippi State have joined forces to place a research center near the heart of one of…
STARKVILLE, Miss.— A determination about Friday’s [Feb. 19] status will be made and shared on Thursday as the university continues to monitor changing weather developments. Classes should be conducted remotely where possible. Faculty with in-person classes should notify students as…
Mississippi State received formal approval to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a multi-million-dollar facility in Ocean Springs and the first of its kind on the Mississippi Coast. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Jackson County Board of…
Here’s a look at the snow up in Starkville at Mississippi State. Video courtesy of Mississippi State University.
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University announced Dec. 10 that the start of Spring 2021 semester classes will be slightly postponed from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, as MSU continues to monitor the…
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that the start of Spring 2021 semester classes will be slightly postponed from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, as MSU continues to monitor the impacts…
Local high school students received a big visit from one of the state’s top educators today to talk about the benefits of higher education. Dr. Mark Keenum was born in Starkville, graduated from Mississippi State University and has been president…
Officials say four teams of scientists are getting $15.6 million from BP oil spill fines to study fish, other sea life and birds in the Gulf of Mexico.