Olympic Torch Tour
Mississippi State and the city of Starkville this week celebrated receiving an authentic Olympic torch used in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ President Mark E. Keenum, left, and Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill, right, also were presented an Olympic medallion and plaque for their dedication to displaying the historic keepsake, a symbol of unity which »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ and Starkville share through their successful town-and-gown relationship. Additionally, four Olympians received the medallion: »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Marco Arop; Isaiah Jewett who trains with Arop; and »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Curtis Thompson and Ilana Izquierdo. After making a full state tour, the torch will be available for viewing in Starkville’s City Hall for one year, with dates announced at a later time. The event was made possible by Coca-Cola and local distributor Clark Beverage Company, a longtime university supporter.