Articles by Carl Smith
Investigators looking into suspicious package delivered to Oby’s
Law enforcement agents are investigating a suspicious substance delivered to Oby’s restaurant Tuesday.
Magnolia film festival celebrating 20 years
The Magnolia Independent Film Festival begins its 20th annual event on Thursday showcasing filmmakers from across the world.
Trainer: Wet N Wild deal unlikely until lake repairs are made
Supervisors are unlikely to pursue an offer for the Oktibbeha County Lake-based Starkville Wet N Wild waterpark until the lake’s structural integrity is shored up, District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer said Monday.
Man nabbed on aggravated assault charge
A Starkville man is behind bars at the Oktibbeha County Jail after he and four other armed suspects allegedly broke into a Louisville Street apartment.
2016 felony count hits 5-year high in Starkville
The number of felony cases handled in Starkville Municipal Court hit a five-year high in 2016, while cases for driving under the influence dropped to a five-year low, statistics released by the city show.
Superintendent candidates see great potential in SOCSD
All three candidates vying to become Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s next superintendent agree the school district has the potential to be one of the best public school systems in Mississippi.
SMART manager still eyeing Golden Triangle connections
The Starkville-Mississippi State University Area Rapid Transit system could add connections to Golden Triangle industrial sites outside of Oktibbeha County in the future, as Jeremiah Dumas, MSU’s parking services and transit director, confirmed his organization is actively discussing a carpool option with government agencies and private sector providers.
SOCSD begins introducing, interviewing superintendent finalists today
Three finalists for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s upcoming superintendent vacancy will meet district stakeholders and interview with the school board today, Friday and Monday.
SOCSD board picks 3 finalists for superintendent
Three men are in the running to lead the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District after Superintendent Lewis Holloway retires this summer.
Supervisors approve legal, hospital consultant’s contracts
Oktibbeha County supervisors approved service agreements with legal firm Butler Snow and hospital consultant Ted Woodrell Monday as the board moves closer to exploring a possible OCH Regional Medical Center transaction.
City utility phasing out old street lights
Starkville Utilities workers are bathing city streets in a new light.
2 MSU employees apply for Turner’s school board seat
Outgoing Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees President Jenny Turner’s seat is expected to be filled by a Mississippi State University-affiliated resident Tuesday.
SOCSD assistant superintendent vying for boss’ job
The pool of applicants to succeed Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Superintendent Lewis Holloway includes at least one internal candidate, as Assistant Superintendent for Federal Programs and Operations Toriano Holloway confirmed Thursday he applied for the upcoming vacancy.
Republican Neal enters Ward 5’s alderman race
June’s General Election will now decide who will represent Ward 5 in Starkville.
East Oktibbeha firefighters, deputies rescue woman from burning home
East Oktibbeha County Volunteer Fire Department Chief Greg Ball said timing and assistance from the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department helped firefighters save a woman from a structure fire Wednesday.
Starkville prepares for possible wholesale change on P&Z board
Aldermen have begun a process to fill expected and possible Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies early as the group could have four new members on July 1.
Woodrum leaving SOCSD role this year
Jody Woodrum, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, will leave her position at the end of the academic school year.
AG opinion: OCH petition, election invalid without intent to sell
An opinion from Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood’s Office states both a public petition calling for a vote on the potential sale or lease of OCH Regional Medical Center and the proposed referendum itself are, at this point, invalid as the county has yet to formally start the mechanics of a transaction.
Principal sets ‘C’ goal for struggling middle school
Columbus Middle School Principal Billie Smith hopes to improve her school’s “F” designation in last year’s Mississippi Department of Education’s accountability assessment to at least a “C” rating by improving students’ English and math testing grades and overall behavior.
Hilton: Patient cost at heart of first-call air transport policy
Representatives of North Mississippi Medical Center’s Starkville-based CareFlight ambulatory helicopter program say their services are undercut in Oktibbeha County by a local policy sending flight requests to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Golden Triangle Regional Airport-based operation.
Chain’s life in the water leads to a lap around Key West
July 19, 2025
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