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Stefan Krajisnik joins Clarion-Ledger as Mississippi State beat writer
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STARKVILLE – I take into account myself lucky to be taking a step in my profession the place I’ve the chance to be someplace I am already snug. And I don’t say that solely as a result of it makes my introduction to you a bit simpler.
I’m not an enormous fan of introductions as a result of these often entail some small speak. Happily, a lot of chances are you’ll know me or my work from the previous eight months I spent masking Mississippi State for the Northeast Mississippi Day by day Journal. In case you don’t, I’ll maintain it temporary.
I’m an Indiana College graduate who grew up in most northwest a part of Indiana – about an hour outdoors of Chicago and a pair blocks from saying I reside in Illinois. If my ardour for decent canine and disappointing skilled sports activities group doesn’t give it away, maybe my occasional pronunciation of “the” as “da” will present my roots.
However these roots stem a lot additional as my dad and mom got here to the US from Serbia within the late Nineteen Nineties. Do not forget that for after I instantly change into an avid soccer fan throughout this yr’s FIFA World Cup.
There’s extra about me you’ll certainly be taught sooner or later as I hope you proceed to comply with together with my work because the Mississippi State beat author for the Clarion-Ledger, however I’m glad we bought the small speak out of the best way.
As an alternative, I’d like to make use of the remainder of this introduction as an opportunity to thanks, the readers and people who helped make Mississippi change into dwelling for me.
Once I got here to Starkville final August, it was my first time residing south of the Ohio River. There have been loads of issues to be taught and changes to make as I moved 10 hours away from what I initially known as dwelling.
And but you, the individuals who welcomed me in, helped make the transition a lot simpler. From the guy beat writers who put competitors apart tohelp me get my toes moist to the assorted individuals who weren’t afraid to repeat themselves when utilizing slang I wasn’t conversant in, thanks.
Don’t fear, I do know what “fixing to” means now.
Mississippi State is clearly a particular place to a lot of you, and also you allowed me – a recent face out of faculty – to step right into a full-time beat author function and share the information you needed to listen to about your favourite groups, gamers and coaches.
It’s not all the time constructive, and also you confirmed understanding of that. With the tales about soccer coach Mike Leach’s time in regulation faculty or the toughness of Doug Novak-coached girls’s basketball, got here the information of accidents and firings.
And it’s not all the time destructive. With every harm or sudden switch, there got here tales of soccer’s miraculous comeback towards Auburn and volleyball’s historic season.
By means of all of it, you confirmed loyalty and fervour towards the work being performed on the beat. I’m past enthusiastic about attending to proceed that work on the statewide paper.
Deep down — like many sportswriters — I’m nonetheless the child who grew up fascinated by the traditions of SEC nation. I keep in mind wanting wide-eyed at my TV pondering, “the place is Starkville, Mississippi” and, “how freaking loud are these cowbells.”
That child now makes certain to pack some Advil on his technique to Davis Wade Stadium.
And that child is thrilled you’ve given him the chance to serve your group and canopy your favourite groups. I look ahead to persevering with doing so. Thanks.
Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat author for the Clarion Ledger.
Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or comply with him on Twitter @skrajisnik3.
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Seven Killed, Dozens Injured When Bus Flips in Mississippi
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A commercial passenger bus driving through Mississippi on its way to Mexico ran off a highway and overturned early Saturday, killing seven people and injuring dozens. The accident occurred on Interstate 20 east of Vicksburg, CNN reports. A total of 37 people were taken to hospitals in Vicksburg and Jackson, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said. A 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister were among those killed, per the AP. “Anytime you have people injured or killed, it’s tragic, but when you have a situation like this where you have multiple fatalities and multiple injuries, it makes it even worse,” said Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace.
The bus, a 2018 Volvo, is owned by Autobuses Regiomontanos, which transports passengers between Mexico and the US, a company spokesperson said. The company is based in Monterrey, Mexico, Miranda Fernandez said. Its website lists several US locations; it’s not clear where the trip had originated. “All of the passengers go through proper immigration checkpoints and must show their passports or visas to enter either Mexico or the United States,” Fernandez told CNN. (More bus accident stories.)
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What channel is Mississippi State football vs EKU on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 1 game
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Mississippi State football opens the 2024 season with FCS opponent Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium.
The Bulldogs open Year 1 of the Jeff Lebby era with a lot of unknowns. Saturday’s game will be a good chance to find some answers.
Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen will make his first start in maroon and may have a big season in Lebby’s offense.
Here’s how to watch the Mississippi State football vs. Eastern Kentucky game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
Mississippi State vs. EKU will broadcast nationally via streaming on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Kevin Fitzgerald and Charlie Strong will call the game from the booth at Davis Wade Stadium. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service.
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
- Start time: 5 p.m. CT
The Mississippi State football vs. Eastern Kentucky game starts at 5 p.m. CT Saturday from Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.
Clarion Ledger reporter Sam Sklar’s prediction: Mississippi State 50, Eastern Kentucky 10
Saturday will be a celebration of sorts for Lebby’s first game. The Bulldogs will come out hungry with something to prove on offense after last season. MSU will grab a big lead early and Blake Shapen won’t need to play a single snap in the fourth quarter.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Aug. 29
- Odds: N/A
- O/U: N/A
- Money line: N/A
- Aug. 31: EKU, 5 p.m. on ESPN+ and SEC Network+
- Sept. 7: at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Sept. 14: Toledo, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or ESPNU
- Sept. 21: Florida, 11 a.m. on ABC or ESPN
- Sept. 28: at Texas, TBD
- Oct. 5: OPEN DATE
- Oct. 12: at Georgia, TBD
- Oct. 19: Texas A&M, TBD
- Oct. 26: Arkansas, TBD
- Nov. 2: UMass, 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network
- Nov. 9: at Tennessee, TBD
- Nov. 16: OPEN DATE
- Nov. 23: Missouri
- Nov. 29: at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+
- Dec. 7: SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, 4 p.m. on ABC
- Record: 0-0
- Aug. 31: Mississippi State, 5 p.m. on ESPN+ and SEC Network+
- Sept. 7: at Western Kentucky, 6 p.m. on ESPN+
- Sept. 14: West Georgia, 5 p.m. on ESPN+
- Sept. 21: Morehead State, 5 p.m. on ESPN+
- Sept. 28: Robert Morris, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Oct. 5: OPEN DATE
- Oct. 12: at Southern Utah, 3 p.m. on ESPN+
- Oct. 19: at Abilene Christian, 3 p.m. on ESPN+
- Oct. 26: Utah Tech, 2 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 2: at Tarleton State, 6 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 9: Central Arkansas, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 16: at Austin Peay, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Nov. 23: North Alabama, 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- Record: 0-0
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Man shot by Alabama deputies after fleeing Mississippi roadblock, officials say
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An investigation is ongoing after a 53-year-old man was shot by sheriff’s deputies in north Alabama.
The shooting happened late Thursday into early Friday when Colbert County deputies were assisting Mississippi law enforcement officers in a car chase that crossed over into Alabama, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agent.
ALEA Lt. Jeremy Burkett identified the wounded man as John William Griffin. He lives in Iuka.
The pursuit ultimately ended on Daryl Lane in Leighton in Colbert County, Burkett said
Griffin was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital. His condition has not been released.
Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine told WAFF that Griffin refused to stop at a random police roadblock in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
Balentine said Griffin fired on officers and deputies and was shot in return fire.
Burkett said no officers were injured.
Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to the Colbert County District Attorney’s Office.
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