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🌱 Where does Mississippi State in Starkville rank among SEC universities now?
Happening soon: Alabama @ Mississippi State on the Starkville Patch calendar
Good day Starkville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Where does Mississippi State in Starkville rank among SEC universities now?
- How Mississippi State's Starkville showdown exposed Mizzou's defensive weak spots.
Also on today's calendar: Crimson Tide® Football at Mississippi State (Bulldogs) and 5 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
• SEC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2027 (usatoday.com) — Starkville residents can see how Mississippi State University stacks up academically in the latest U.S. News 2027 rankings, where it's listed among other SEC schools. The piece explains new ranking criteria, including earnings by major, and shows how conference peers like Alabama, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt shifted, giving context for MSU's position. 
• Why Mizzou's Defense Faltered in Loss to Mississippi State (news-usa.today) — Mississippi State's 31-24 home win in Starkville over No. 19 Missouri highlighted how explosive offense and persistent tackling by the Bulldogs exposed major flaws in Mizzou's defense. The breakdown details key big plays, missed tackles, and late-game stops that swung momentum, plus how Mississippi State's scheme and crowd energy in Starkville helped secure the upset.
📸 Around Starkville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Starkville
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★ Featured events ★
- Alabama @ Mississippi State →
Davis Wade Stadium, 90 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 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 - Blame It On The Juice →
6433 Rockhill Road, Starkville
4:00 pm - 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
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
📣 Starkville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott →
Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce Street, West Point
6:30 pm - New Hope Trojans vs West Point Green Wave →
New Hope High School, 2920 New Hope Rd, Columbus
5:30 pm - Winona Christian at Oak Hill Academy →
Oak Hill Academy, 800 N Eshman, West Point
7:00 pm - Fall Break – no classes scheduled →
Mississippi State MS
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There's a white dog, maybe great Pyrenees running around Starkville Academy.
He or she seems lost. I didn't see tag on the dog. Tried to let in my car but too many cars behind me. Didn't get a chance to take photo. (Nextdoor New Light New Hope) - Does anyone have a sheetrock lift like this that I could buy / rent / or borrow today?
I only have about 6 sheets to put up, but my back just can't take it. I thought Lowe's may have one, but no luck. (Nextdoor University Drive)
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Night Shift Cook / Grill Operator in Starkville. Apply here.
- Charlestowne Hotels posted a job opening for Public Space Attendant in Starkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Starkville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mississippi State
- Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer on Mississippi State (wvtm13.com)
- Education Notebook: Northeast Indiana team places in top 15 at international environmental competition (journalgazette.net)
- 2026 JPS Senior College Fair (wjtv.com)
Columbus
- Man arrested for aggravated assault in Northside shooting (cdispatch.com)
Ok Starkville! 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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