🌱 Could this invasive insect already be hiding in your backyard?

Good day Mississippi State! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could this invasive insect already be hiding in your backyard?
• MSU-trained specialist brings new disability services back to Starkville
• How big an underdog is Mississippi State against Alabama this week?

Also on today's calendar: Alabama @ Mississippi State and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Increasing amounts of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 70.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MSU Extension asks Mississippi residents to watch for spotted lanternfly (tippahnews.com) — Mississippi State University Extension is asking you and other Mississippi State residents to watch for the invasive spotted lanternfly, which threatens grapes, fruit trees, and home landscapes. Experts explain how to recognize adults, nymphs, and egg masses, urge you to report and destroy any you find, and stress that early detection by the public is crucial to protecting small farms and gardens.
   

• Dr. Anne Hollis Estes (msstate.edu) — A Mississippi State University–trained behavior analyst has returned to serve Starkville and nearby communities through the T.K. Martin Center. Drawing on MSU degrees and Johns Hopkins postdoctoral training, she now provides assessments, treatment, and school consultations for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on improving access to therapies in underserved areas through parent training and waitlist workshops.
   

• PICK 6 2026 - WEEK 5, Mon Ami (thekeyplay.com) — Mississippi State fans get an early look at Week 5 college football betting lines, including Alabama visiting the Bulldogs as a 6.5-point favorite. The post recaps last week's pick'em standings and lays out this week's slate so locals can track or join the friendly competition around the Mississippi State matchup and other major games.
   

📸 Around Mississippi State

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mississippi State

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Alabama Crimson Tide at Mississippi State Bulldogs →
  Davis Wade Stadium, 90 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Alabama @ Mississippi State →
  Davis Wade Stadium, 90 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State
  12:00 pm
• Blame It On The Juice →
  6433 Rockhill Road, Starkville
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Fall Break – no classes scheduled →
  Mississippi State MS
Saturday October 17
• First Responders 5K →
  Mississippi State MS
Monday October 19
• Lake Flato Exhibition →
  Charlotte and Richard McNeel Gallery, Giles Hall, Mississippi State

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Crimson Tide® Football at Mississippi State (Bulldogs) →
  Davis Wade Stadium, 90 B. S. Hood Rd, Starkville
• Free Community Barre Class →
  The Warehouse Market, 1010 Lynn Ln, Starkville
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Starkville Academy Invitational →
  Starkville MS
Wednesday October 7
• 2026 AIA Mississippi Convention (in Starkville!) →
  Starkville MS
• 2026 AIA Mississippi Convention →
  Starkville MS
  8:00 am
Friday October 9
• Jacket Football VS Germantown
  Yellow Jacket Stadium
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Proof of the Pudding posted a job opening for Prep Cook - Mississippi State University in Mississippi State. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Fresh Food Company - Mississippi State University in Mississippi State. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mississippi State here.

🗞 Nearby News

Starkville

• Alabama vs. Mississippi State Prediction: Keelon Russell Beats Kamario Taylor (vegasinsider.com)
• The Weather Authority: Dry Today With A Hot Afternoon; Rain Returns This Weekend (abc3340.com)
• MSU alumnus Christine Powell promoted to director of NASA's Stennis Space Center (msstate.edu)

West Point

• Community Profile: Former Green Wave star finds new calling as 'Burger Man' (cdispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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