Articles by Carl Smith
Appeals court upholds 2014 murder conviction
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Dennis Thompson’s 2014 conviction for murder and three aggravated assault charges on Tuesday.
Starkville aldermen sending potential case against former officer to DA’s office
An hour-long, closed-door executive session concluded Tuesday with Starkville aldermen voting to discipline Starkville Police Department Officer Drew Jones and tender a potential case against former Officer William Thrasher to the district attorney for possible prosecution.
Lawyers, adviser crafting RFP for Oktibbeha’s hospital
Oktibbeha County is close to seeking offers for OCH Regional Medical Center after supervisors authorized Butler Snow attorneys and hospital consultant Ted Woodrell on Monday to draft a request for proposals for the publicly owned health care facility.
Collins retiring as Oktibbeha’s road manager
Oktibbeha County Road Manager Victor Collins will conclude a 30-year career with the county when he retires at the end of the month.
Starkville Parks sees steady increases in youth sports participation
For Starkville Parks and Recreation Department Sports Coordinator William Pochop, success in his job is measured by creating youth sports leagues that promote a culture of fun, activity and positive experiences.
Starkville man charged with assaulting a police officer
A Starkville man will make his initial in Starkville Municipal Court next month after he allegedly kicked a police officer this weekend.
Adults, juveniles charged in separate Starkville burglaries
Two Starkville men appeared in Starkville Municipal Court Friday for separate burglary charges after they were arrested along with two juveniles this week.
Starkville Restaurant Week charity nomination period begins
The Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau is accepting nominees this month for April’s Starkville Restaurant Week charity competition.
Dist. 5 VFD residents to see lower insurance premiums
Property owners and renters residing within a small swath of southern Oktibbeha County now under the coverage of the District 5 Volunteer Fire Department will save money on their insurance premiums after the fire protection district’s recent expansion.
Woman jailed after allegedly locking 4-year-old out of home
A Starkville woman faces one count of child deprivation after she allegedly locked a 4-year-old out of a Briarwick Drive home Wednesday, court records state.
Fall 2018 opening date now projected for partnership school
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District-Mississippi State University partnership school is now projected to open in the late fall of 2018, three to four months later than previously expected, SOCSD Superintendent Lewis Holloway confirmed Wednesday.
Coble picked as SOCSD president
The Starkville-Oktibbeha School District Board of Trustees unanimously promoted Vice President Keith Coble to its top leadership position Tuesday after former President Jenny Turner’s term expired.
Wynn hits threshold for independent Ward 2 campaign
Ward 2 Alderman Lisa Wynn can proceed with an independent re-election campaign after City Hall certified more than 50 petitioners as qualified Starkville voters Monday.
21 Apartments fire under investigation
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible arson attempt at 21 Apartments Monday.
Six in for Oktibbeha’s chancery clerk race
The field for Oktibbeha County’s special election to fill former Chancery Clerk Monica Banks’ seat was set at six candidates Friday after no new challengers emerged before the day’s qualification deadline.
Oktibbeha County eyes move to electronic poll books
Oktibbeha County voters could soon utilize digital poll books instead of their paper versions in upcoming elections.
Starkville’s Ward 2 race: Wynn now making independent bid, Jesse Carver declares as a Republican
Starkville’s Ward 2 race saw a wholesale change before Friday’s qualification deadline, as incumbent Lisa Wynn, who previously qualified this year as a Democrat, shed her party affiliation and is now running as an independent candidate. Meanwhile, Jesse Carver, the brother of Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver, declared as a Republican.
Former MSU employee sues for alleged retaliatory firing
A former Mississippi State University employee alleges she was fired from her job last year after she filed sexual and racial harassment complaints against her co-workers.
Partnership analyzing CEO’s role before hire
Greater Starkville Development Partnership Board of Trustees Chairwoman Michelle Amos said the organization could hire a new chief executive officer by the end of March.
Peasant chosen as next SOCSD superintendent
Eddie Peasant, an assistant superintendent with the Tupelo School District and former Mississippi Administrator of the Year, will lead the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District beginning July 1.
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