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🌱 What FAO’s renewed designation means for Mississippi State’s global role
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Good morning Mississippi State! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- What FAO's renewed designation means for Mississippi State's global role
- How many of these free Mississippi State adventures have you tried?
- Why are Indiana students competing at Mississippi State on environmental challenges?
Also on today's calendar: Alabama @ Mississippi State and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 63.
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FAO extends MSU reference center designation through 2031 (aquafeed.com) — If you live in Mississippi State, your hometown university just secured an important global role through 2031 as an FAO Reference Centre on antimicrobial resistance and aquaculture biosecurity. Mississippi State University leaders say the renewal recognizes MSU's expertise in aquatic animal health and food security and will keep bringing high-level research, workshops, and international partnerships to the community. 
• 10 Free Things To Do Around Mississippi State University (society19.com) — If you're in Mississippi State and watching your budget, this guide rounds up free ways to enjoy Starkville, from playing with pets at the Oktibbeha County Humane Society to exploring campus gems like the Sanderson Center and Veterans Memorial Rose Garden. It also highlights local favorites such as the Cotton District, St. Joseph's Tuesday dinners, and nearby Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
• Education Notebook: Northeast Indiana team places in top 15 at international environmental competition (journalgazette.net) — A northeast Indiana Envirothon team recently traveled to Mississippi State University in Starkville and earned a top-15 finish in an international environmental competition. While most details spotlight Indiana schools and programs, the piece underscores Mississippi State's role as host campus for students testing their skills in ecology, wildlife, and conservation problem-solving.
📸 Around Mississippi State
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mississippi State
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★ Featured events ★
- Alabama Crimson Tide at Mississippi State Bulldogs →
Davis Wade Stadium, 90 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- 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 - Fall Break – no classes scheduled →
Mississippi State MS - Lake Flato Exhibition →
Charlotte and Richard McNeel Gallery, Giles Hall, Mississippi State
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Monday October 19
📣 Mississippi State Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Starkville Academy Invitational →
Starkville MS - 2026 AIA Mississippi Convention (in Starkville!) →
Starkville MS - 2026 AIA Mississippi Convention →
Starkville MS
8:00 am - Jacket Football VS Germantown
Yellow Jacket Stadium
7:00 pm - Oktibbeha County Conservation Dinner presented by First South Farm Credit →
Dodson Farms, 684 Mt Olive Rd, Starkville
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Einstein's - Mississippi State University in Mississippi State. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Night Shift Cook / Grill Operator in Starkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mississippi State here.
🗞 Nearby News
Starkville
- Alabama Wideout Noah Rogers Receives Praise From QB and OC (tuscaloosathread.com)
- What are some cities you are looking at as a multifamily investor in 2025? (biggerpockets.com)
- This Humane Society In Tupelo, Mississippi Gives Hundreds Of Homeless Pets A Safe Place To Wait For Family (takingthekids.com)
Columbus
- Man arrested for aggravated assault in Northside shooting (cdispatch.com)
- Mississippi Has 7 Sanctuaries, Farms, And Safari Parks Where Animals Wander Right Up To Your Family (takingthekids.com)
Ok Mississippi State! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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