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🌱 How much more will Mississippi State students pay starting next year?

Hey there, Mississippi State! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Mississippi State students pay starting next year?
  • How Georgia’s road gauntlet follows that sweep in Starkville

Also on today's calendar: LSU Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs Baseball and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mississippi higher education board approves budget increase, tuition, and fee hikes (tippahnews.com) — If you attend or plan to attend Mississippi State University, expect tuition to rise by $391 to $10,845 after the state higher education board approved new budgets and fee hikes. The board also boosted overall university funding, faculty pay, and some student aid, while adjusting housing rates at several campuses. These changes will shape what local families pay and what support campuses can offer.
   

• Georgia faces crucial 7-game road test against ranked opponents (baseballprospectjournal.com) — Georgia’s baseball team recently swept Mississippi State in Starkville, showing how tough visitors can be at Dudy Noble Field just as the Bulldogs enter a critical seven-game road stretch. Georgia now faces ranked Arkansas, rival Georgia Tech at Truist Park, and a strong Mississippi squad, a run that will test their power hitting and inconsistent bullpen.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mississippi State University posted a job opening for Visiting Assistant Professor in Starkville. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Starkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mississippi State here.

🗞 Nearby News

Starkville

  • Supervisors, Starkville officials back joint anti-litter initiative (cdispatch.com)
  • SOCSD Names DeMario Jefferson as Director of Bands (starkvillesd.com)
  • Mary Means Business: American Deli prepares a return to the mall (cdispatch.com)

West Point

  • Alabama wraps up regular season with fourth-place finish in Mississippi (thecrimsonwhite.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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mississippi State

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mississippi State

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.