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Mississippi State’s spring is in the books save one final practice on Tuesday. The White team defense dominated the spring game with five interceptions – two of which they took back for touchdowns – in a 21-10 victory over their Maroon counterparts.

“Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.” – Dean Smith
“Teamwork doesn’t come naturally. It must be taught.” – Pat Summitt
“The game itself is bigger than the winning.” – Dejan Stojanovic
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Mississippi State evened its Super Bulldog Weekend series against No. 8 Kentucky with a 10-6 victory on Saturday. Junior first baseman Brent Rooker bashed three home runs and sophomore Cole Gordon earned his second start of the week on the mound. Rooker, Gordon and coach Andy Cannizaro recapped the game in front of the 8th largest on-campus crowd in NCAA history.

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By Thomas Simpson
Daily Journal
TUPELO – Local families got the chance to pick their very own fresh, organic strawberries at Native Son Farm Saturday morning.