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June 14th, 2013
Someone once said that for every action there is an equal reaction.
The same can be said in sports. As rules change and equipment advances so must those that are running the game.
New Starkville Yellowjacket baseball coach Travis Garner understands this as much as anybody and he has constantly adapted with the game. In particular, Garner had to change his approach in the style of hitting.
The future of the Starkville High School baseball program witnessed the change at the top on Friday when Travis Garner was introduced as the new head coach.
As SHS athletic director Stan Miller talked about the accomplishments of Garner and what he brings to the table for the Yellowjackets, there were three sophomores-to-be who were very interested.
June 13th
Mississippi State's Alex Detz could have very easily been in an Oregon State jersey when the two teams meet in the opening game of the College World Series Saturday.
Detz was very close to being a Beaver instead of a Bulldog.
Following his junior college career at Cuesta (Calif.) College, Detz was ready to just move up the West Coast and attend Oregon State.
By STEVEN NALLEY
educ@starkvilledailynews.com
Betty Yates came to Starkville Thursday in pursuit of a piece of the Yokohama Tire Corporation pie.
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By ALEX HOLLOWAY
reporter@starkvilledailynews.com
Mississippi State baseball is heading to the College World Series, and for the first time since 2007, Bulldog fans will be able to follow their team to Omaha, Neb.
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By MARY GARRISON
news@starkvilledailynews.com
For avid runners and cyclists like Josh and Robin Walden, navigating traffic in town can be a dangerous venture. The couple uses the city’s bike paths and sidewalks almost daily, and while they said some areas had significantly improved, others could use work.
Radio broadcaster Jim Ellis has called some of the biggest moments in Mississippi State baseball history.
ACKERMAN – Change is never easy.
In the case of the consolidation of the schools in Choctaw County into one school, changes were everywhere with the merging of Weir and Ackerman into one football program.
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4-Hers from 21 counties put their horse knowledge to the test at the Northeast District 4-H Horse Show in Oktibbeha County on Wednesday.
“Hotel Hell” has descended on downtown Starkville, and both city officials and local business owners say they’re well prepared.
