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How the Souper Bowl helped combat the cold weather


By Robert Lewis STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---The annual Souper Bowl took place in early January and was in conjunction with the annual Frostbite Half Marathon. The events took place on Main Street in downtown Starkville. Whether you were there for the race or the…

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Tribal Members Honor First Chief

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By Autumn McMillan  PHILADELPHIA, MS (Take 30 News)—The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians honors the first chief. Calvin J. Isaac passed away at the age of 86 due to battling a lengthy illness. Isaac served one term as the Tribal Chief in 1975-1979. Before his…

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High School Team Brings Awareness

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By Autumn McMillan PHILADELPHIA, MS (Take 30 News)---  The Choctaw Central High School Winter Guard Team is raising awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.  The title of their show is called Am I Next, which they…

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Cities Come Together for Virtual Fun

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By Tyler Hull STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30)- It's pretty common to see festivals throughout the area every spring.   But this has been a very uncommon spring.   Now, the arts you normally see at a street fair are playing on your computer.   Starkville…

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Potential Dam Breach Concerns Residents

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By Jace Stanley OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (Take 30 News)--- The recent dam failure at Oktibbeha County Lake has many residents furious with local leaders. Some locals addressed their concerns on Facebook regarding the lack of funds needed to cover the repairs, while…

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Starkville’s Parks and Recreation Create Basketball League For Special Needs Children


By Jace Stanley STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---Starkville’s Parks and Recreation Department introduced the Challenger Basketball league in January. The league was created for children with special needs and would grant them the opportunity to participate in a…

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Barefoot MSU Student Explains His Unorthodox Style

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By Jace Stanley STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---One MSU student has earned a reputation around campus for his unusual style. Senior Billy Jarrell is known around campus as the man in overalls and no shoes. Students and faculty may have seen Jarrell before and…

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Wheelchair Gives Dog New Lease on Life

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By: Bronson Woodruff KOSSUTH, Miss. (Take 30 News) --- Meet Pixie, a sweet, fun-loving pup with quite a personality and a wealth of love to share. Her owner Bronson Woodruff said she loves chasing frogs and barking at just about anything that moves. A warm, sunny day…

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Easter Sunday at Home

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By Amari Collins April 16, 2020 STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)— Quincy Henderson, a student at MSU, never thought he would be celebrating Easter Sunday a home. On April 1st Governor Tate Reeves issued a stay at home order due to Covid-19. Which caused churches not to…

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