Articles by Alex Holloway
Starkville considering ‘tactical urbanism’ project near library
The city of Starkville is considering a project to use the right turn lane in front of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Public Library to create a more pedestrian-friendly area downtown.
MSU celebrates Grant Library, Lincoln Collection openings
On Thursday, violins, singing and even a pair of impersonators dressed as former presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant heralded the grand opening of the Grant Presidential Library and Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana in Mississippi State University’s Mitchell Memorial Library.
Starkville pedestrian killed on Highway 82
A Starkville man is dead after a vehicle hit him on Highway 82 this morning.
Rook, Livingston win runoffs
Oktibbeha County voters finalized two elections Tuesday in selecting the county’s new circuit and chancery clerks.
Business booming at GTRA
Business is booming at Golden Triangle Regional Airport, but that doesn’t mean Director Mike Hainsey doesn’t have a few concerns.
Starkville renews effort to eliminate billboards
The city of Starkville is taking aim at billboards through a new ordinance that, if approved, may lead to the eventual elimination of the signs within the city.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Gillon
For Kareema Gillon, there couldn’t be a better time for the dedication of her Habitat for Humanity Maroon Edition home.
Areas defined for approved annexation study
Starkville aldermen approved proposed study areas for annexation Tuesday.
Starkville to reap benefits of high Thanksgiving travel
More Americans are expected to travel for this Thanksgiving than any in the past dozen years. And with the Egg Bowl in town, Starkville may reap the benefits.
Brown picks former SHS teacher for recognition
For Cynthia Milons, one of teaching’s greatest honors is knowing she’s made a difference in someone’s life.
Starkville aldermen to consider annexation study areas
Aldermen will consider setting study areas for the city’s possible annexation Tuesday, after seeing preliminary areas during a Friday afternoon work session.
Sales tax down, 2-percent up in Columbus
Columbus’ sales tax collections are down slightly, but its 2-percent restaurant tax revenue is growing as local leaders bicker over how to renew it.
Brandon men arrested for attempted robbery
Two Brandon men are in jail after an attempted Wednesday morning armed robbery in the Cotton District.
Commission denies rezoning request in Green Oaks
Starkville’s planning and zoning commission denied a request to rezone two lots on the southeast side of Green Oaks to general business after a lengthy Tuesday evening public hearing.
Oktibbeha supes seek AG opinion on hospital sale moratorium
Oktibbeha County supervisors will seek a Mississippi Attorney General’s opinion on whether they can impose a moratorium on further county efforts to sell OCH Regional Medical Center after last week’s special election halted their efforts to sell.
Two Columbus men indicted for capital murder
Two Columbus men have been indicted for capital murder in the November 2016 shooting death of a Mississippi State University student.
Vote expected on hospital sale moratorium
Two Oktibbeha County Supervisors are voicing their support for a moratorium on county efforts to sell OCH Regional Medical Center after last week’s referendum.
Higgins offers proposal for 2-percent restaurant tax
A proposal for compromise has emerged in the standoff between Lowndes County and the city of Columbus over the renewal of the 2-percent restaurant tax.
Oktibbeha County nabs $1.5 million for storm shelter
Oktibbeha County may be a step closer to building a long-planned storm shelter after a contingent of Mississippi politicians helped secure more than $1 million in federal funding for the project.
SPD arrests two for auto burglaries
Starkville police arrested a Starkville man and a juvenile Thursday for five combined counts of auto burglary.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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