Archive - Aug 2012 - Latest News
August 30th
By NATHAN GREGORY
sdnreporter@yahoo.com
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley spoke at the First Baptist Church gymnasium in Maben Thursday about several objectives regarding rural Mississippi communities the PSC is addressing.
By STEVEN NALLEY
sdnedu@bellsouth.net
The Mississippi Department of Education released data this week showing percentages of students who earned proficient or advanced scores on the Mississippi Curriculum Test, Second Edition (MCT2), revealing growth among the Oktibbeha County School Districtâs elementary students but less consistent, weaker results among its high school students.
FROM WIRE REPORTS
For Labor Day weekend, American consumers in 45 states will likely see the highest fuel prices theyâve ever seen at this time of year. Only motorists in Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming will be spared from record-high prices at the pump.
By CARL SMITH
sdnnews@bellsouth.net
Mississippi State University Shuttle Operations Manager Jeanette Bailey says transportation officials are ready for an influx of Bulldog fans this football season and are hopeful more visitors utilize the universityâs game-day transportation systems.
August 29th
By NATHAN GREGORY
sdnreporter@yahoo.com
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will visit Maben today as part of his continuing series of Mississippi rural area stops.
The free meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church of Mabenâs gymnasium from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
By STEVEN NALLEY
sdnedu@bellsouth.net
The Starkville Historic Preservation Commission approved a final draft of âStandards for Starkvilleâs Historic Districtsâ Tuesday and began planning public hearings on the standards, discussing methods to educate the public about the standards before the hearings.
By STEVEN NALLEY
sdnedu@bellsouth.net
Mississippi State Universityâs Colvard Student Union will host a conference Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in an effort to improve graduation rates and post-collegiate success among minority males at MSU and other universities across the country.
August 28th
By MICHAEL WARDLAW
sdnsports@bellsouth.net
Mississippi State University released correspondence Tuesday detailing the schoolâs efforts to disassociate an unnamed booster who had âimpermissible contactâ with a prospective student athlete.
Last week, the university announced it was cooperating with the NCAA while it investigated the school for a ârecruiting irregularity.â
By CARL SMITH
sdnnews@bellsouth.net
After selling a school-record 44,212 season tickets, Mississippi State University officials have a measurable indicator of interest in the schoolâs football program. Now, thousands of football fans have a one-stop source for any and all information associated with MSUâs seven home games.
By NATHAN GREGORY
sdnreporter@yahoo.com
Prices at Starkville pumps have jumped over the past few days after Hurricane Isaacâs arrival caused pipeline and refinery closures on the Gulf Coast.
