The MSU family mourns the loss of Dr. Richard Holmes.
After graduating from Starkville’s Henderson High School, Dr. Holmes became the first African American student to attend MSU in 1965.
A two-time MSU graduate, Dr. Holmes was named MSU's National Alumnus of the Year in 2006.
Yall remember Kylin Hill? This brother was a major turning point in the flag's removal. In June 2020, #MississippiStateUniversity running back Kylin Hill tweeted: "Either change the flag or I won't be representing this State anymore & I meant that .. I'm tired".
Hill, a #Mississippi native and one of the top rushers in the #SEC at the time, issued this threat directly in response to #Governor Tate Reeves' initial hesitation to support a new flag design. His stance sparked a massive wave of support
Pressure on #Leadership: His tweet went viral and put immediate pressure on state legislators and #university officials to take a definitive stand.
Widespread Support: Other athletes and coaches—including those from #OleMiss—publicly backed him, as did the SEC and #NCAA.
Resulting Change: Lawmakers passed the bill to retire the old flag just days after Hill's ultimatum. Hill was later honored by his hometown for his role in the historic change.
While Hill stayed and played for a portion of the 2020 season, his threat is widely credited with accelerating the legislative process to remove the Confederate emblem.
With the dismantling of the black voting rights in the South Black athletes in the SEC could really redistribute the pain with over $470 million!!!
Just saying…
Class 7A State Championship
Boys Basketball FINAL: Starkville 40, Germantown 36..
After being down 13 in the second half, the Jackets have some unreal toughness to win it all.
That’s six state title for the Jackets, seven at four different schools for Anthony Carlyle.
Class 7A State Championship
Girls Basketball FINAL: Starkville 39, Harrison Central 22..
The Lady Jackets are state champs for the sixth time and the first time since 2018. Incredible 31-3 season complete with a title in year two for Matt Wilbanks.
Tonight is a great reminder. It doesn’t matter how good or bad things get during the course of life. The devil always loses in the end. Never forget that.