OCH, Pafford make pitches for EMS district service

Starkville alderman will soon have to decide whether to bring in a private ambulance service provider for a proposed emergency medical service district, or work with OCH Regional Medical Center on the project after hearing presentations at Tuesday’s meeting.

Peco Foods bringing 300 jobs to West Point next year

A $40 million investment is bringing 300 jobs to West Point for a new Peco Foods chicken processing facility.

The company, Golden Triangle Development LINK and Gov. Phil Bryant’s office announced the new project with an on-site event on Monday.

OCH to seek partnership with city on EMS district

OCH Regional Medical Center appeal to the Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday in a bid to keep ambulance service unified through the county as Starkville considers partnering with a private company to create an emergency medical service district.

City, county clash over Soccer Complex upkeep

County officials are denying claims they want to keep the Columbus Recreation Authority leagues from using the Lowndes County Soccer Complex downtown.

Hilton retiring from OCH

OCH Regional Medical Center CEO Richard Hilton announced his retirement Wednesday after more than three decades with the hospital.

Unemployment rates continue to improve locally

Local unemployment rates continued to fall in March, as the state rate remained steady, according to the Mississippi Department of Labor Security’s newly released monthly report.

Police searching for suspect in death of Starkville woman

Jackson police are searching for a suspect in what they believe was a homicide of a woman from Starkville last week.

White: Mississippi Justice Institute fights for fairness

Shadrack White says his work with the Mississippi Justice Institute is about fighting to protect the rights of others.

The view from above: Flights offer insight into Wings Over Columbus acts

I don’t think I’ve ever gripped something quite so hard as I did the harness straps in the back seat of a North American AT-6 Texan as it dove after its sister plane in the skies over Highway 82 between Columbus and Starkville.

More Highway 12 work begins

As the second phase of work along Highway 12 progresses, work on a new Mississippi Department of Transportation project is underway, and another one will be sent out for bids in the summer.

Big weekend on deck for Starkville

There won’t be any shortage of things to do this weekend in Starkville as the city and Mississippi State University gear up for the 33rd annual Super Bulldog Weekend.

Public housing, commercial development in works for Starkville

A new development in the works could see new public housing built in Starkville and open up space for more commercial development on Highway 12.

Two arrested for burglary, receiving stolen property

An investigation into a burglary has resulted in the arrest of two Starkville men after Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized more than 80 firearms and other stolen items.

Rezoning lawsuit likely to stretch into fall for Oktibbeha industrial park

Work on Oktibbeha County’s industrial park is progressing smoothly, according to Golden Triangle LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins, but a lawsuit over the project’s zoning may linger on longer than initially expected.

Hood talks challenges facing Mississippi

Mississippi faces an array of challenges as it continues to grow, and Attorney General Jim Hood says some of the solutions should be easy.

Starkville mulling establishing EMS district

Starkville is weighing the creation of an Emergency Medical Service District that would see ambulances housed at three fire departments in an attempt to reduce response times.

Moore challenge enters another waiting phase

The clock is ticking as both sides begin waiting to move forward toward a decision in Johnny Moore’s challenge of last year’s mayoral election in Starkville.

Adopt-A-Park program to kick off Sunday

Sunday will mark the kick-off for a new Starkville In Motion Adopt-A-Park program at J.L. King Park.

The program was originally scheduled for Saturday, but has been pushed to 1 p.m. Sunday due to expected severe weather.

Testimony ends in mayoral challenge

Testimony concluded after a third day of proceedings in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court for Johnny Moore’s challenge of his loss in last year’s Starkville mayoral runoff election.

Witness: Challenged ballots should be counted

An expert witness Johnny Moore’s attorney called on to testify during Tuesday’s court proceedings said he’d count seven affidavit and absentee ballots that were rejected during last year’s mayoral primary runoff election.