Articles by Alex Holloway
Two local educators inducted to Unity Park
The Starkville community gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday and to recognize the inclusion of two new honorees at Unity Park.
Bond denied for Walmart shooting suspect
A Kosciusko man arrested for a fatal Saturday morning shooting at the Starkville Walmart is being held without bond in the Oktibbeha County Jail.
Judge orders expert witness info shared in Starkville mayoral race challenge
A judge has ordered Johnny Moore’s legal team to provide supporting documentation to attorney’s representing Lynn Spruill if they plan to have a Hinds County Republican testify during the trial for Moore’s election challenge.
Kosciusko man charged with capital murder in Walmart shooting
A Kosciusko man is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a local optometrist Saturday morning in Walmart on Highway 12 in west Starkville.
Facebook, MSU highlight cybersecurity partnership
Mississippi State University welcomed representatives from Facebook’s cybersecurity team to campus Thursday to highlight a new partnership with the tech giant.
Candidates continue qualifying for chancery judge
More candidates, including two from Columbus and one from Starkville, have qualified to seek judicial seats on the Mississippi 14th Chancery District Court.
SPD searching for missing woman
Starkville Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate a missing Starkville woman.
Architectural review recommended for Starkville developments
The Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to support a recommendation for creating an architectural review process for the city.
City, county, MSU eyeing sidewalk expansions
The city of Starkville, Oktibbeha County and Mississippi State University are partnering to seek grant funding for three multi-use path extensions in the city and onto MSU’s campus.
TVA hosting open house next week
Tennessee Valley Authority will host an open house session next week to begin gathering public input for a proposed new transmission line in the Golden Triangle.
Two county homes burn in weekend fires
A pair of fires destroyed two Oktibbeha County homes over the weekend but didn’t hurt any residents.
Federal court tosses Pony lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed The Pony’s lawsuit against Lowndes County.
Fire district upgraded amid coordinator upheaval
The Bell Schoolhouse Fire District’s fire rating has improved from Class 10 to Class 9, and the question of who deserves credit has highlighted friction among the leadership of Oktibbeha County’s fire services.
MSU reopens residence halls after fixing water main
A pair of residence halls at Mississippi State University have reopened after closing for repairs to a nearby water main.
Local Democrat says Starkville candidate possible for Gregg Harper’s seat
News of U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper’s (R-Mississippi) decision not to seek another term drew mixed reactions from Oktibbeha County’s local political parties Thursday afternoon.
Water main damage closes two MSU dorms
Mississippi State University has temporarily closed two of its residence halls due to a water main break near the buildings caused by the week’s spell of below-freezing temperatures.
Drungole-Ellis, Turner share background, experiences
Two Starkville candidates who are seeking judicial seats on the Mississippi 14th Chancery District court are weighing in with their goals and legal backgrounds.
Former AMS teacher arrested on child enticement charges
Starkville Police Department arrested a former Armstrong Middle School teacher Wednesday for allegedly attempting to entice a child.
Aldermen sack Parks and Recreation director
The Starkville Board of Aldermen terminated Parks and Recreation Director Herman Peters, effective immediately, during a lengthy executive session Tuesday.
Oktibbeha fire services coordinator on hot seat
Oktibbeha County’s long-serving fire coordinator’s post may be in jeopardy after District 3 Supervisor Marvell Howard expressed some frustrations with him at Monday’s board meeting.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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