Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
First time voter: Five years of excuses, five minutes to register
I had a million excuses for not registering to vote. They started when I turned 18.
County Fire Services to call UMMC if personnel need extra medical help on-scene
A recent switch to OCH Regional Medical Center’s ambulance services from in-house service to a third-party ambulance provider is now rippling out to other departments in the county.
Perkins gets street, day named in his honor
When former Ward 5 Alderman Jeremiah Dumas thinks of Vice Mayor Roy A. Perkins, he thinks of alcohol sales.
Off-duty officer popped for DUI no longer with SPD
A probationary police officer is no longer employed with the city after being arrested for driving under the influence while off-duty Sunday morning on Mississippi State University’s campus.
Community Profile: ‘What’s a girl to do? Trucking’
As a female truck driver and commercial license examiner, Mesha Sanders has heard the words, “you can’t,” more times than she can count over the past decade. But as of this year, she has shown that she can. Sanders owns her own trucking academy.
Record participation pushes Parks and Recreation space capacity
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is reporting record highs of participation and revenue for the fiscal year.
New chief named for MSU Police Department
On Friday, Mississippi State University announced the MSU Police Department has a new chief of police, though with 27 years of experience on the campus, it’s hard to call Chief Kenneth Rogers “new.”
Fourth arrest in Hwy 12/Louisville St. shooting
A fourth arrest has been made in connection to a June 15 shooting at the intersection of Highway 12 and Louisville Street.
Musical comedy written by students spans three eras, one convention center
A 1920s socialite, an almost founding father’s ghost and a vampire walk into a convention center.
Water, sewer study aims to modernize, prep for growth
Starkville Utilities is gearing up for an evaluation of its water and wastewater system that could shape the future of utilities in the city for the next two decades.
Second teenager arrested in connection to Hangout automobile shooting
Another teenager has been arrested in connection to a May automobile shooting at the Hangout, according to Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office officials.
DA, judge partner to curb juvenile crime
The 16th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office and the Oktibbeha County Youth Court are seeking to prevent juvenile delinquency, and hopefully, break the cycle of crime long-term.
100 Ukrainian families helped by Lowndes farmer’s nonprofit
Growing up in Lowndes County, Rodney Mast never expected to become a voice from across the world for Ukrainian refugees.
Roundabout, better-timed lights recommended for S. Montgomery
Optimized traffic light timing, lane modifications and a roundabout appear to be both the simplest, and most effective fixes for traffic congestion along South Montgomery Street, according to the results of a planning study conducted by the Neel-Schaffer engineering firm.
Shuqualak man arrested in Thursday morning shooting
A Shuqualak man has been arrested in connection to a Thursday morning shooting.
Safety training for the elderly with a side of pickleball
While most picnics are all about food and games, the Oktibbeha County Triad Senior Picnic at the Oktibbeha County Community Safe Room on Thursday was focused on providing emergency resources and education to older citizens in the county.
Missing teenage girl found safe
A 16-year-old girl who was missing since Friday has been found, according to Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office Captain Brett Watson.
Starkville landmark: 90-year-old seeks help keeps his wife’s memory alive through umbrella memorial
For the past 12 years, Charles “Lala” Evans has maintained Lala Land — a monument to his late wife — outside of his lifelong home on Hancock Street to share his story with others.
Teenage girl missing since Friday
A 16-year-old girl is missing, and the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public to help find her.
Juneteenth celebrations planned throughout Golden Triangle
In Columbus, May 8 — or Eight ‘o May — is recognized as Emancipation Day, commemorating the day federal troops arrived in the city and informed enslaved citizens they had been freed.
