Articles by Carl Smith
Trainer: RFP process could begin after Butler Snow consult
Oktibbeha County supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to invite lawyers from the Jackson-based legal firm Butler Snow for an initial consultation about how to continue a process that could lead to the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center.
SPD arrests third man alleged in Louisville St. shooting
Starkville Police Department arrested a third man allegedly connected to a November shooting at Starkville Plaza Apartments.
Turner undecided on additional school board term
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees President Jenny Turner said she has not yet decided between seeking a second term on the school board or stepping away from her seat, which expires in March.
Sistrunk will qualify for Starkville’s Ward 2 post
Former Ward 2 Alderman Sandra Sistrunk will face incumbent Lisa Wynn in May’s Democratic Primary as she intends to qualify for this year’s municipal election cycle.
SPD investigating 2 Starkville armed robberies
Starkville police officers are reminding residents to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious activity after two armed robberies occurred this week.
Industrial park rezoning will require supermajority vote
Starkville aldermen’s attempt to rezone approximately 360 acres for advanced manufacturing associated with an upcoming Golden Triangle LINK-backed industrial park will require a supermajority vote for approval after nearby property owners petitioned against the change, documents show.
Legal challenge brews over Starkville’s comprehensive plan
A legal challenge against Starkville’s recently approved comprehensive plan was set in motion Thursday after a Jackson-based attorney filed a bill of exceptions in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Former MSU DB faces multiple felonies
Former Mississippi State University football player John Michael Hankerson faces multiple felony charges after being arrested for a third time in less than a month.
C Spire adjusting residential fiber marketing strategy in Starkville
Telecommunications provider C Spire is adjusting its Fiber to the Home marketing plan three years after launching a pre-registration program aimed at generating interest in its 1-gigabit residential internet service and securing new customers in Starkville and other Mississippi cities.
Starkville traffic stop leads to felony weapon charge
A Starkville man faces a felony weapons charge after a Monday traffic stop.
Partnership board opposes OCH transaction talks
The Greater Starkville Development Board of Trustees issued a letter to Oktibbeha County supervisors Tuesday calling for an end to discussions on a potential sale or lease of OCH Regional Medical Center.
Oktibbeha seeks new volunteer firefighters
Oktibbeha County’s District 5 Volunteer Fire Department will begin a four-year, grant-funded recruitment effort in January aimed at bolstering its ranks with permanent residents.
Camp to challenge Carver for Ward 1 seat
Starkville’s Ward 1 alderman seat is set to become the first board-level position challenged in next year’s municipal election cycle as Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jason Camp confirmed he will run against incumbent Ben Carver in May’s Republican Primary.
Turkey Creek Road project hinges on bond proceeds
District 5 Supervisor Joe Williams said he’s confident two major road improvement projects will begin next year even though Oktibbeha County does not yet have local funding in place for at least one of the paving efforts.
Oktibbeha taps former NASA safety analyst for VA post
Patricia Hopson, Oktibbeha County’s incoming veterans’ services officer, is bringing a background of previous work experience to her new post that few can claim: she once worked with an organization whose missions and efforts are literally out of this world.
Jailed Starkville man faces additional charges
A Starkville man previously jailed for grand larceny and auto burglary now faces a felony charge for possession of stolen property.
Tax increase expected with new Oktibbeha road bond
Oktibbeha County residents could incur a 2.4-mill tax increase next year needed to support a $14.5 million road bond.
Camelot residents worry over uncertain future after city condemns apartments
Sitting on his worn couch Wednesday, Camelot Apartments resident James Smith asked a question he’s been contemplating for a while now: How does a convicted felon, living on a fixed income and forced to move by no fault of his own, not only find a new home, but also scrape together enough money to pay for relocation?
Partnership board adds tourism position during CEO search
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s next chief executive officer will fill a tourism director position the organization’s board of directors recently created.
Miller declares intent to run for Ward 5’s seat
Starkville Planning and Zoning Commissioner Patrick Miller will run as a Democrat for the Starkville Board of Aldermen Ward 5 seat in next year’s municipal election.
