Articles by Carl Smith
Oktibbeha looks for AG’s guidance on OCH referendum issue
OCH Regional Medical Center supporter Frank Davis confirmed he and others seeking signatures to force a potential hospital transaction to a vote have restarted their efforts after the original document’s language was called into question.
Democrat Moore to challenge Vaughn for Ward 7 seat
Starkville’s Ward 7 race will feature a competitive May Democratic primary after a second candidate qualified to represent the party in June’s general election.
Oktibbeha supes squabble over road bond money
District 1 Supervisor John Montgomery said his area of representation, which constitutes 26 percent of Oktibbeha County’s total assessed property value, will be undercut by a formula, splitting the proceeds of an upcoming $10 million road bond between each of the county’s five districts.
Moore launches Starkville mayoral bid
Three Democrats have now qualified for Starkville’s mayoral race after local attorney Johnny Moore filed his qualification paperwork at City Hall Monday.
Henderson Ward-Stewart locked down during brief escape
An alleged burglar’s brief escape from custody caused Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District officials to lock down a nearby elementary school Monday.
Human resources recruiter enters Starkville mayoral race as a Democrat
A Democratic Primary for Starkville’s mayoral race is now needed after a second resident filed their campaign paperwork Friday at City Hall.
Moore launches Starkville mayoral bid
Three Democrats have now qualified for Starkville’s mayoral race after local attorney Johnny Moore filed his qualification paperwork at City Hall Monday.
Poe enters Starkville mayoral race as a Democrat
A Democratic Primary for Starkville’s mayoral race is now needed after a second resident filed their campaign paperwork Friday at City Hall.
Starkville eyes $500K subsidy for SPD
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and Dist. 37 Rep. Gary Chism, R-Columbus, both said they’re hopeful state lawmakers will help fund two Oktibbeha County-specific projects this legislative term.
Starkville to assume responsibility for five private roads
Five private roads in north Starkville could become public thoroughfares this year after the city annexed the area almost two decades ago.
Utilities rate increase not expected in Starkville
Starkville Utilities General Manager Terry Kemp says he has no intention of calling for water and sewer rate increases as the city attempts to borrow $1 million for infrastructure improvements.
Industrial park legal challenge will delay project
A legal challenge against a recent zoning change, implemented by the Starkville Board of Aldermen, will delay the development of a 360-acre industrial park, Golden Triangle Development LINK Chief Executive Officer Joe Max Higgins confirmed Friday.
2 more qualify for Oktibbeha chancery clerk election
The field of candidates for Oktibbeha County’s special chancery court election expanded to six this week after a new Democrat and Republican joined the race.
Rate increases expected for Atmos, MaxxSouth customers
Atmos Energy customers in the area and MaxxSouth customers in Starkville could be paying more for their respective services.
Carpenter injured in three-car accident
An Oktibbeha County justice court judge is recovering after he was injured Sunday in a three-car accident.
Four qualify for Oktibbeha’s special chancery clerk election
Four candidates have qualified for November’s special election for Oktibbeha County’s chancery clerk position.
Starkville man faces felony marijuana charge
A Starkville man faces a felony drug charge after he was picked up by U.S. marshals serving an unrelated warrant Thursday.
Nicholas could face fines for unfinished Cotton Mill paving
Developer Mark Nicholas could get a bill from Starkville after missing a deadline to complete infrastructure improvements associated with the October acceptance of his Cotton Mill Marketplace plat.
Affidavit: Man charged with sexual battery of minor at OCH
A court document The Dispatch obtained Wednesday shows a Starkville man was arrested last week for an alleged illegal sexual act with a minor that occurred in an OCH Regional Medical Center restroom in December.
12 candidates make election bids official in Starkville
Twelve Starkville residents officially launched their municipal campaigns Tuesday by completing candidacy forms for their respective races on the first day of qualification.
