Nelson Adams: Wants To Bring Championship To Starkville

Mississippi State has been lacking defensive line depth the past few years. The coaching staff hit the recruiting trail hard to find some talented players for in the trenches. They succeeded in their mission, as their 2012 defensive line recruiting class is being called one the best. One of those defensive linemen is Nelson Adams […]

Adarrius Perkins: Keeping Things In Perspective

Dan Mullen has put a focus on getting athletes that can play several different positions during his tenure. He secured commitments from a few versatile athletes in the 2012 recruiting class. One of those commitments is Wide Receiver/Safety Adarrius Perkins — the Forrest County Agricultural High Aggie did everything for his team during his senior […]

Devon Bell: Could Make A Huge Impact

Mississippi State Head Coach Dan Mullen has placed a premium on Special Teams during his tenure. During the 2012 recruiting period, he has been trying to find players who could bolster a special teams unit that has struggled the past few years. The first specialist he secured a commitment from was Devon Bell. Bell is a […]

Torrey Bell: Could Be The Missing Piece

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have been devoid of pass rushers since Titus Brown graduated back in 2007. So, the coaching staff placed a premium on finding some in the 2012 recruiting class. The first pass rusher they secured a commitment from was Torrey Bell. Bell is a 6’4, 238 pound Defensive End from John Curtis […]

Feature Columnist and Writer for The Real Story Coming to Columbus

Ron Parlato, Feature Columnist and Writer for The Real Story print and online editions, is coming to Columbus to teach a course entitled Famous Couples from Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams: But Was It Love? at the Mississippi University for Women, Life Enrichment Program (LEP). Ron has a long association with Columbus and has visited a […]

Consumer Corner – January 30, 2012

Consumer Corner by Mo & No-Mo OBSERVATION: Have you noticed it is impossible to get in to see your doctor when you get sick overnight? We are finding there are many clinics in this town that only take patients by appointment. How sad it is when you are only allowed to be ill when you […]

Random Acts of Culture

“New Friends”:  An exhibit of our art dolls by Adele Elliott Opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, at Renee Reedy Studio (101 5th Street South | Columbus, MS — below Cafe on Main) FREE and open to the public Refreshments will be served, provided in part by Cafe […]

Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for January 30, 2012

Crime. It’s what everyone is talking about in our community. It’s in the papers, on television and everywhere you look in the media. It is the topic that most of the community is worried about. But, Lowndes County is different than most communities. Instead of pointing fingers and complaining while doing nothing, our community has […]

Deonte Evans: Just Does What It Takes

  Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has put a premium on signing Mississippi players during his tenure. He continued that trend this past recruiting season, securing commitments from several Mississippi players. One of the best of that group is Deonte Evans. The McComb, Mississippi product was Mullen’s second commitment when he made the pledge back […]

MSU-Florida Post-Game Wrap Up: Gators Press Too Much For The Dawgs

Instant Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs came into their matchup against the Florida Gators looking for a key SEC road victory. The Bulldogs fought hard, but the Gators’ full court press was too much for the Bulldogs. The Gators defeated the Bulldogs 69-57. The Gators were paced by Bradley Beal, who scored 19 points. Mississippi […]

Monte Alban

In 1974 my wife and I travelled from Washington, DC to La Paz, Bolivia by land.  We drove our own car through the American South and through Mexico to Guatemala City.  From there we travelled by bus, train, and colectivo taxi the rest of the way.  The entire trip took over two months. Travel across the altiplano in beat-up, […]

#16 Mississippi State at #13 Florida Game Preview: Bulldogs, Gators Meet In Top 25 SEC Showdown

#16 Mississippi State (17-4) at #13 Florida (16-4) Location: Gainesville, Florida Time: 12:30 pm Central TV: SEC Network, ESPN3, DirecTV 725 Radio: 107.9 FM, WFCA, French Camp Radio Listen Online: http://tunein.com/radio/WFCA-1079-s28690/ Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs come into their matchup against the Florida Gators looking to win a third straight conference game. The matchup also presents the […]

At Week’s End for January 27, 2012

Who would have thought it? The little paper that could, did it… Today’s article is going to be short, but the phones are ringing off the hook — and I couldn’t be happier. My staff and I are taking care of a ton of business. Next week, I will be able to again resume writing the […]

One-Two Movie Review: Red Tails

by Jed Pressgrove and Invino Veritas Review (Pressgrove): Verdict: No Gangstas or Tokens Here Red Tails, an action film about the Tuskegee airmen in World War II, is a small victory for American blacks. The film concerns brave and honorable black men who made a difference. This simple idea is bold for our mainstream movie […]

Kivon Coman: A True Sleeper

The Mississippi State coaching staff set out to find a couple of good safeties with the loss of Seniors Charles Mitchell and Wade Bonner. One player they locked in on was sleeper safety prospect Kivon Coman of Florence, Alabama. The Bulldog coaching staff offered the unheralded safety prospect, and he committed on August 29th. I […]

The Avante’ House

The Avante’ House, Living on a Prayer, is a non-profit, 8-bed halfway house for women who have been released from incarceration or who have completed a primary or secondary residential alcohol and drug treatment program. It was founded in November of 2010 by Kelly Britton, Bill Vaughan, a board of directors, and a host of […]

MSU-LSU Post-Game Wrap Up: Moultrie Leads Bulldogs to Victory

Instant Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs came into the matchup against the LSU Tigers looking to start another winning streak. They were able to beat the Tigers, but the Bulldogs had to hold a late surge by LSU. The Bulldogs defeated the Tigers 76-71, and they were led by Arnett Moultrie, who scored 28 points […]

The Real Story – Now In Stores Near You!

CHECK IT OUT! The Real Story is now in PRINT, available for 50 cents!  It is a well-designed, FULL-COLOR newspaper, with unique content that is not yet on our website. You can pick up our 16-page newspaper at any of these retailers near YOU: Cindy’s Shell – 822 Main Street, Columbus, MS Shelton’s Pharmacy – 115 Alabama […]

LSU at #16 Mississippi State: SEC College Basketball Preview

LSU at #16 Mississippi State Location: Starkville, MS (Humphrey Coliseum) Time: 7 pm Central TV: SEC Network, ESPN3, DirecTV 725 Radio: 107.9 FM, WFCA, French Camp Radio Listen Online: http://tunein.com/radio/WFCA-1079-s28690/ Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs are riding high after a huge road victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores. They will try to get on a roll in preparation for […]

The Fallacy of Self Esteem

An article in the January 16, 2012 Washington Post debunks the myth of ‘self esteem’.  After years of praising young children for the most insignificant achievement or progress in an attempt to build confidence, eagerness, and a desire to learn, educators are now realizing their mistake and finally accepting what common sense has told all […]

To the CCVB: Please Get a Lawyer Fast

If there was ever a group in the history of humanity who needed to hire a lawyer, it is the CCVB. Last night’s meeting continued to be a “battle royal” with enough comedy to fill 20 Mel Brooks’ movies. Like a bad acid trip, it all starts out fine and then collapses into an abyss […]

Tempest in a Teapot: The CPD Promotions

The Columbus Civil Service Commission meeting of January 19, 2012 left more questions than answers for the officers of the Columbus Police Department. The meeting, marked by confusion, anger and at least one citizen filleting the department, could not have come at a worse time for Chief Selvain McQueen. With crime perceived as being out […]

Movie Review: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol is the Casino Royale of its franchise. This statement seems odd, given that this fourth Mission: Impossible is cartoonier than the others. But Director Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) shows more maturity than Brian De Palma (Mission: Impossible), John Woo (Mission: Impossible […]

Consumer Corner – January 23, 2012

Consumer Corner by Mo & No-Mo OBSERVATION: Is it just me, or has anybody else noticed that as people start to shop a little more and the lines at the stores get longer, there are fewer cashiers and registers open at the stores? Doesn’t it make more sense to have more registers open to keep […]

Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for January 23, 2012

Wow…What a last two weeks! It has been insane. The Madhouse known as Real Story Publishing (RSP) is in the home stretch, and we will be in print Wednesday. We are still finalizing which stores we will be available in and will publish a list as soon as we can. Remember, ask your local convenience store […]

MSU-Vanderbilt Post-Game Wrap Up: Bost leads Bulldogs To Thrilling Comeback

Instant Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs came into their matchup against the red-hot Vanderbilt Commodores looking to rebound from a loss to in-state rival Ole Miss. The Bulldogs were able to accomplish that, beating the Commodores in a thrilling overtime comeback 78-77. The Bulldogs were led to victory by Dee Bost, who scored 24 points. […]

#15 Mississippi State (15-4) at Vanderbilt (14-4) Game Preview: Bulldogs Look To Rebound

Location: Nashville, TN (Memorial Gym) Time: 6 pm Central TV: ESPN2, ESPN360 Radio: 107.9 FM, WFCA, French Camp Radio Listen Online: http://tunein.com/radio/WFCA-1079-s28690/ Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs are looking to rebound after a road loss against in-state rival Ole Miss. The task won’t be easy as the Bulldogs have to face the Vanderbilt Commodores, who are in the […]

At Week’s End for January 20, 2012

As the week comes to an end, it is crime that dominates the landscape in Lowndes County. From the murder on Sunday, to the rash of crimes throughout the week, the street and blog conversation has been focused on this one issue. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Smith read a letter that he submitted […]

The Rise of the New Groupthink

In an article in last Sunday’s (1.15.12) New York Times, the author decries the spread of teamwork, collective thinking, and other forms of what she calls ‘groupthink’. SOLITUDE is out of fashion. Our companies, our schools and our culture are in thrall to an idea I call the New Groupthink, which holds that creativity and achievement […]

The Stephen D. Lee Foundation hosting second annual Valentine’s Day benefit

COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Stephen D. Lee Home and Museum will celebrate its second annual Valentine’s Day Party on February 14 from 7:30-10:00pm. Guests will spend a special evening with friends and family while surrounded by a stunning array of flowers, desserts, and spirits. The event will be at the home of Allyson and Scott […]