Starkville aldermen approved a series of orders Tuesday that will position the city to proceed with a $2.55 million-maximum purchase of Cadence Bank's Main Street branch next year.
As approved Tuesday, Starkville will begin advertising its current City Hall location and lagoon property north of the city for bids beginning Jan. 1. The city will retain the right to reject any and all unsatisfactory bids.
Additionally, the board authorized Mayor Parker Wiseman, Vice Mayor Roy A. Perkins and Ward
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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