Articles by Alex Holloway
Starkville holds grand opening for new police station
The significance of hailing Starkville Police Department’s long-awaited move into its new headquarters on a Friday the 13th wasn’t lost on former mayor Parker Wiseman.
Hilton: OCH may consider system affiliation
OCH Regional Medical Center CEO Richard Hilton revealed during a Greater Starkville Development Partnership-hosted forum Wednesday that the CEOs of two major hospital systems approached him about a possible affiliation with the hospital last year.
Company eyeing Americold building in West Point
West Point and Clay County officials passed a series of matching tax exemptions at a joint city-county meeting on Tuesday with the hopes of luring a company that could bring 300 jobs and a $50 million capital investment to West Point.
Hurricane Harvey pushes up Partnership School cost
Recent natural disasters are making their presence felt in Starkville, as material prices for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Partnership School have driven the overall project’s cost up more than $2 million.
Oktibbeha man arrested for shooting at officers, burglary
An Oktibbeha County man is in jail for a slew of charges arising from a Saturday evening incident when he allegedly shot at officers on Old Mayhew Road.
Pumpkinpalooza set for Friday
On Friday, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership will host its eighth annual Pumpkinpalooza in downtown Starkville.
E-cigarette ordinance to address biz concerns
Starkville’s ban on using e-cigarettes in public places is now official, but the matter might not be over for stores that say the ban could hurt their business.
District 38 candidates take part in forum
Three candidates hoping to succeed former Mississippi House of Representatives District 38 Rep. Tyrone Ellis laid out some of their goals and ideas Thursday evening at a forum in the Greensboro Center.
Police station opening set for Oct. 13
After a lengthy delay, Starkville Police Department will officially move into its newly-renovated headquarters next week.
Starkville to proceed with annexation study
Starkville will move forward with an annexation study, after the measure gained approval from the board of aldermen Tuesday.
Hospital town hall set for Thursday
Oktibbeha County Supervisor Marvell Howard is hosting a town hall Thursday he hopes will give the public some general information about OCH Regional Medical Center ahead of a Nov. 7 election when voters will decide whether to sell it.
Oktibbeha supervisors vote to create trust fund
Oktibbeha County supervisors unanimously voted on Monday to create a trust fund for the proceeds of a potential sale of OCH Regional Medical Center.
Dist. 38 candidate forum to be held Thursday evening
Voters will have a chance to hear from three candidates vying for the Mississippi House of Representatives District 38 seat at a Thursday evening forum at the Greensboro Center in Starkville.
Aldermen to consider annexation study Tuesday
Starkville aldermen may take the first step in a potentially lengthy annexation process Tuesday, if they approve going ahead with an annexation study.
SOCSD launches attendance initiative
For the next two months, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will make an extra push to make sure students show up for class.
OCH: County transparency lacking in hospital bids
OCH Regional Medical Center is pushing back against a press release supervisors issued Tuesday after a lengthy review of bids the county received for the publicly owned hospital.
Starkville begins new year of Mayor’s Youth Council
Inecia Looby says she hopes she and her friends can inspire newcomers to the Mayor’s Youth Council to fall in love with the program.
Supervisors review hospital bids
Some details about bids Oktibbeha County has received for a potential sale of OCH Regional Medical Center emerged after a lengthy board of supervisors meeting, but some details are still unclear.
Circuit candidates speak on restoring public trust in office
For several candidates in Oktibbeha County’s circuit clerk race, a key focus is on restoring the office to what they say it should be.
Man arrested for assault, chase from MSU’s campus
A morning assault at Mississippi State University’s campus and attempted escape from law enforcement officers has landed an Oktibbeha County man in jail.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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