Articles by Alex Holloway
Lawsuit looms for Starkville over parade denial
Starkville Pride is planning to bring a lawsuit against the city of Starkville after the board of aldermen voted Tuesday to deny its request to hold a Pride parade next month.
Starkville Pride builds network of support
Starkville Pride, a local LGBT support group, got support from local and state groups during a Wednesday evening meeting at Mississippi State University Wednesday.
Attempted kidnapping suspect back in jail
A Starkville man, arrested Friday for attempted kidnapping, is back in jail after having his bond revoked.
‘We’re not going away’: Pride organizers vow continued efforts after parade denial
Starkville Pride organizers left the courtroom — some in tears — after aldermen voted 4-3 to deny their request to host a Pride parade in March.
Pride denied: Aldermen shoot down LGBT parade request
Starkville Aldermen voted Tuesday to deny a request from Starkville Pride to host the city’s first Pride Parade.
Supes hold on waste service decision
Oktibbeha County supervisors voted to hold off on making a decision on a new waste service provider after reviewing three bids during a Monday meeting.
Luckett resigning from SOCSD school board
After almost a year on the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees, Melissa Luckett is stepping away.
Aldermen to call for public hearing on leisure district
Starkville aldermen will likely call for a pair of public hearings on creating a leisure and entertainment district when they meet on Tuesday.
Parents swarm Starkville middle school after false social media threat
A social media post claiming a student had a gun at Armstrong Middle School caused “panic and confusion” on Thursday, but students and employees remained safe through the day, according to district officials.
IHL OKs College View development at MSU
A major mixed-space residential project is closer being underway at Mississippi State University after getting an OK from the State Institutions of Higher Learning on Thursday.
Police dressed as joggers nab man for indecent exposure
Police arrested a Starkville man Wednesday morning for a year’s worth of indecent exposure in the University Drive area.
Water main break disrupts South Montgomery area
A water main break caused major disruptions to portions of south Starkville for most of the day Wednesday.
Court filing: Murder suspect researched miscarriage, bought abortion medication
A Starkville woman arrested for second-degree murder in the death of her newborn researched ways to have a miscarriage before attempting to birth it, according to a new filing in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Affidavit: Man slammed victim’s head into concrete in Cotton District
A Madison man arrested for a Saturday assault in the Cotton District repeatedly slammed his victim’s head onto the ground, according to police documents.
Former MSU student suspected in tampering probe
A former Mississippi State University student is a suspect in an ongoing investigation into tampering with university files.
‘Kaelin Kersh Act’ passes through the House
A piece of legislation crafted in the memory of former Mississippi State University track and field athlete Kaelin Kersh is aiming to prevent the type of accidents with law enforcement vehicles that took her life.
Aldermen progress on leisure district ordinance
Starkville aldermen are moving closer to finalizing the details of a proposed leisure district that would allow patrons to use “go cups” to leave restaurants with alcohol.
Parks and Recreation launches ‘State of the Parks’ initiative
The Starkville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on the city’s park system as part of its recently-launched “State of the Parks” initiative.
Escaped inmate shot during Webster County carjacking
An escaped Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate is back in custody after being shot by a carjacking victim in Webster County.
Bill would allow guns in college dorms, sports venues
A bill the Mississippi House passed Wednesday to expand where enhanced concealed carry permit holders can take firearms has university leaders across the state worried.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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