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Shacquille Lowe: How this Jamaican track and field athlete leaped his way to Mississippi State


Freshman Mississippi State track and field athlete Shaquille Lowe competes at the 2021 Arkansas Razorback Invitational. Photo by Walt Beazley​​​​​​/University of Arkansas  By Deon Blanchard It was a hot, clear day. The top 14 best long jump…

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Starkville grocer brings hard-to-find ingredients and dishes to the city


The Asian Foods Market-Restaurant serves a dual purpose: providing hard-to-find ingredients for home cooks, and providing freshly cooked meals to diners.  By Hannah Oliver  Crabs scutter in a nearby tank as customers look at the golden…

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NutriGroove brings Hawaiian color to Starkville


NutriGroove offers Hawaiian-style frozen drinks in Starkville.  By Skyler Montgomery A cool breeze carries the sound of upbeat music and the scent of barbecue throughout the gravel parking lot. Parked in front of the brightly colored food trailer, a family…

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PERSONAL ESSAY: Coming to terms with a common — but little known — women’s disease


The author at 7 years old, before her struggles with a common women's disease began.  By Sierra Thornton For months, a mother looked into her daughter's eyes and could not find what once was a bright sparkle. Every night her daughter came home from band…

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How “Starkville Strong” Evolved from a Small Facebook Group to a County-wide Community Organization


Some of the community members involved in creating Starkville Strong.  By Karie Pinnix In March of 2020, Jimmy Redd observed how businesses, restaurants owners and service workers dealt with the implications of COVID-19. As a musician who has performed within…

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The Obstacles of Ocana: How sophomore tennis player Nicolas Ocana navigated his way through a pandemic-shortened season


By Drew Richardson  The squeaking of tennis shoes echoes across the maroon, concrete court. As the yellow tennis ball rockets from each racket, the tension and pressure intensifies inside each player. Standing at 5 feet, 9 inches, Nicolas Ocana, clad in a black…

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Take 30 News Full Newscast - Thursday, March 5th, 2020

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Take 30 News Full Newscast - Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

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Take 30 News Full Newscast - Thursday, February 27th, 2020

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