Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Robots take over plaza at Mississippi State University
Tuesday morning, three robots took over the plaza in front of Mississippi State University’s Colvard Student Union.
These robots, piloted by faculty and students, were part of MSU’s kickoff event for Research Week, a week filled with demonstrations to highlight “research that matters” to the public and to undergraduate students thinking about pursuing research opportunities in the future.
Community Profile: ‘Bizarre’ pair hosting last bazaar
STARKVILLE — For the past year, Taylor Barr and Lily Jones have been living double lives. By day, they are students at Mississippi State University,
Tax abatement policy could attract new development
The city is looking to adopt a new tax abatement ordinance, which could help attract new construction and renovations in certain areas of town.
Funding in hand to build new MHP station
This year’s legislative appropriations bill included $6 million to help build a new headquarters for Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G at Cornerstone Park.
Capital murder charge for teen in fatal Tuesday shooting
A Columbus teen is charged with capital murder in a fatal shooting Tuesday night at Blake Court Townhouses.
Aldermen dive into deep end of Moncrief pool debate
The pool at Moncrief park is up for debate once again.
Pair of teens nabbed for Saturday shooting
Two teen suspects are in custody for a weekend shooting outside the Sprint Mart at Highway 182 and Old Mayhew Road.
$1.5M contract approved for Northstar site work
The Oktibbeha County supervisors are finally gaining traction on clearing Northstar Industrial Park.
Major renovations coming to Starkville airport over next two years
The George M. Bryan Airport is due for some significant changes in the next two years, according to Airport Director Rodney Lincoln.
Make less than $60K last year? Let MSU students do your taxes
Mississippi State University students want to do your taxes. From now until April 15, members of Beta Alpha Psi honor society are offering free tax return services open to anyone who makes less than $60,000 a year.
Suicide prevention walk planned for Junction on Saturday
Ashley Pate was an undergraduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi, where her friends would talk to her about suicidal thoughts, not knowing where else to go for help. Saturday morning, she is leading an Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention through the Junction.
Community: Teacher support and approachability key in next superintendent
Business owners and community members want a Columbus Municipal School District superintendent who is approachable, supports teachers, and creates a positive climate in the district.
Oktibbeha Humane Society lends a hand to Amory dogs after tornado
On Friday night, tornadoes tore through the Amory Humane Society with the animals still inside, pushing trees through the roof of the building and causing significant damage. But by Sunday afternoon, more than 80 volunteers were lined up outside of the Oktibbeha County Humane Society, ready to love on dogs that had been rescued from the damaged shelter.
17th Ragtime Festival takes MSU back to Roaring ‘20s
On Thursday night, the Mitchell Memorial Library on the MSU campus roared with the sounds of a clarinet, piano and drum playing ragtime music, meaning the 17th annual Charles H. Templeton Sr. Ragtime and Jazz Festival is underway.
Doctor cleared of negligence in deaths of mother, child
An Oktibbeha County Circuit Court jury found an OCH Regional Medical Center-affiliated doctor met the required standard of care in the 2016 deaths of two of his patients.
Doing the work God created them to do: Christian Men’s Job Corps starting at The Mission
After the passing of her father in 2020, Jessica Williams of Starkville suffered a mental breakdown that left her recovering at home and without work.
Then she discovered the Golden Triangle branch of the Christian Women’s Job Corps, where she rebuilt her confidence, along with computer skills and her resume.
Cutting edge equipment upgrades coming to Okt. sheriff’s dept.
City and county law enforcement agencies are in for some technological upgrades.
Connectivity to city, county central to MSU’s master plan
Mississippi State is in for another facelift following their new master plan. This time, the university is planning decades in advance, according to Executive Director of Campus Services Saunders Ramsey.
1,000 beds and counting: Dream Center leverages volunteers to give families a place to sleep
Four children sleep on one couch in a home in the Golden Triangle. The only other piece of furniture in the house is a mattress on the floor, where their mother sleeps. Lynn Suggs, a volunteer for the Dream Center Golden Triangle, says this is the reality for many impoverished families in the region.
Suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Dave’s Dark Horse shooting
STARKVILLE — A Crawford man who shot one person Friday morning in the Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern Parking lot has been charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a dwelling and two counts of malicious mischief.
