Back Story | Malfunction Junction

Officially known as Five-Points Intersection, Mississippi State’s infamous “Malfunction Junction” sparked much frustration, fear and more than a few prayers for safe passage. As seen in this photo, it also inspired a bit of humor. In this image from the University Archives, a sign reading “Don’t never ever enter” implores drivers to heed the one-way direction of one of the intersecting roads. Have a story about Malfunction Junction or the railway crossing from which it developed? Share your memories by contacting us at alumnus@msstate.edu. Please include your major(s) and graduation year(s) as some responses may be published in print or online with the next issue.