Articles by Alex Holloway
Trainer delays OCH board appointment to avoid ‘a mess’
The OCH Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees is going to ask a county supervisor to fill a board post that’s been vacant for three years.
Trustees OK Hilton to gather information on affiliation
OCH Regional Medical Center CEO Richard Hilton will contact three hospital system CEOs to see if the hospital should consider an affiliation.
Taylor wins District 38 election; chancery, circuit races move to runoffs
Cheikh A. Taylor won the special election Tuesday to replace former Rep. Tyrone Ellis as District 38 state representative.
OCH voters to county supervisors: ‘No sale’
OCH Regional Medical Center will remain a county owned hospital after Oktibbeha County’s voters chose to oppose the facility’s sale.
City gives Antioch, Second Baptist 60 days to fix code issues
Starkville aldermen on Tuesday have given two Starkville churches 60 days to correct code compliance issues.
MEC: Workforce development key for economic growth
Scott Waller said Mississippi, in order to meet its potential, has to think outside the box in terms of economic development.
Supes mulling lawsuit against opioid makers
Oktibbeha County supervisors decided to wait before joining the county with a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
Aldermen to consider $7.5 million capital improvement project
Aldermen will consider a $7.5 million bond issue on Tuesday to fund a four-year infrastructure program to address road, drainage, sidewalk and other needs throughout the city.
Absentee votes ‘steady’ ahead of special elections
Oktibbeha County has seen steady absentee voting ahead of a Tuesday special election that will see voters decide on four races and a ballot referendum.
Unregistered groups wade into hospital sale issue
A central Mississippi woman has spent thousands of dollars trying to influence Oktibbeha County voters to allow the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center.
Update: Taylor files finance report for Dist. 38 campaign after missing deadline
District 38 state representative candidate Cheikh Taylor had still not filed his required campaign finance report as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.
P&Z Commission OKs Country Club Estates expansion
Starkville’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave a nod to final plat approval for a planned expansion of the Country Club Estates subdivision on Wednesday.
LINK Trust, Harvard visitors, discuss region’s economic gains
Jan Rivkin said there’s no greater gift for professors than food for thought, and local officials gave 20 visitors from Harvard Business School a feast during a two-day visit to the Golden Triangle.
OCEDA chairman dies at 75
Those who knew him say Jack Wallace was a pillar of economic development for Oktibbeha County.
Friends of OCH raise $43K for anti-sale campaign
More than $106,000 has been raised in relation to four local special elections, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk and Mississippi Secretary of State offices.
New SAAC director wants to bolster communication, awareness
Starkville Area Arts Council Executive Director John Bateman is placing an early focus on improving the organization’s communication and outreach efforts.
Atmos Energy plans to build new office
Atmos Energy’s three Golden Triangle offices are hoping to move into a new, centralized location next year.
Starkville church could face condemnation for roofing issues
A Starkville church building located in an area of budding development could be condemned if church members do not repair the roof.
Harvard visitors to take look at region’s economic triumphs
Some unusual visitors will come to learn the story of the Golden Triangle’s economic success this week.
Second Baptist building permit expired
If Second Baptist Church on Yeates Street wants to resume building its long-awaited new sanctuary, its leaders may have to apply for a new building permit.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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