Articles by Carl Smith
Oktibbeha County excludes HMP from OCH study interviews
Oktibbeha County supervisors excluded Healthcare Management Partners Monday from a shortlist of finalists vying to conduct an upcoming financial and strategic analysis of OCH Regional Medical Center.
Scammers posing as IRS reps again targeting Oktibbeha residents
Scammers posing as representatives of the Internal Revenue Service are again targeting Oktibbeha County residents, and Sheriff Steve Gladney warns against giving away any sensitive information — including bank account and social security numbers — over the phone.
Consultant, administrator narrowing OCH study proposals
Four firms are likely to emerge as finalists to study OCH Regional Medical Center’s finances and future outlook, but hospital Chief Executive Officer Richard Hilton said the shortlist should be narrowed to three because of a perceived conflict with one of the applicants.
Suspect pleads not guilty in Cotton District rape, assault
One of two men arrested in connection to an alleged Cotton District rape, kidnapping and assault pleaded not guilty to six felony charges Wednesday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Cotton District again candidate for Bulldog Bash
Starkville’s Cotton District could again host Bulldog Bash this year after a request was filed with the city to hold the annual outdoor concert at the intersection of University Drive and Nash Street, documents show.
Carver calls for parks director’s job
Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver led an unsuccessful attempt to remove Starkville Parks and Recreation Director Herman Peters from his job Tuesday and vowed to continue discussions on a perceived lack of leadership in the future.
2 men, 4 juveniles charged in auto burglaries
Starkville Police Department arrested six people, including four youths, on felony auto burglary charges Tuesday in connection with a Louisville Street break-in.
Cotton District again a possible Bulldog Bash location
The Cotton District could again host Bulldog Bash this year after a request was filed with the city to hold the annual outdoor concert event at the intersection of University Drive and Nash Street, documents show.
Starkville men charged in separate home burglaries
Two Starkville men face residential burglary charges in separate break-ins.
2nd Oktibbeha County Zika case reported
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported Oktibbeha County’s second instance of travel-related Zika virus Monday, bringing the state total of cases to 11 for 2016.
Gray captured hours after Clay County escape
Starkville police officers, U.S. Marshals and Mississippi Department of Corrections officials apprehended an escaped Clay County inmate Saturday in Starkville, hours after he broke out of jail.
Gray captured hours after Clay County escape
Starkville police officers, U.S. Marshals and Mississippi Department of Corrections officials apprehended an escaped Clay County inmate Saturday in Starkville, hours after he broke out of jail.
Oktibbeha Co. school mill value rises
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees approved its $59.4 million Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget Thursday, and figures from the county tax office show the value of a school mill will bring in about $15,000 more to the district than it did last year.
Starkville woman arrested in alleged Wal-Mart assault
A Starkville woman was arrested last week after she allegedly cut a victim in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
Crissey offering Cotton District space for Bulldog Bash
Curt Crissey, the owner of Rosey Baby and numerous convenience stores in Starkville, is offering the Mississippi State University Student Association his Cotton District business’ parking space for Bulldog Bash spillover in an attempt to avoid a proposed move of the annual music festival to campus.
SMSA award applications due Friday
The deadline to nominate local businesses and developers for the annual Starkville Main Street Association awards is Friday, and a portion of this year’s competition will be judged by the Starkville Historic Preservation Committee.
Crissey offering Cotton District space for Bulldog Bash
Curt Crissey, the owner of Rosey Baby and numerous convenience stores in Starkville, is offering the Mississippi State University Student Association his Cotton District business’ parking space for Bulldog Bash spillover in an attempt to avoid a proposed move of the annual music festival to campus.
9 firms submit OCH analysis proposals
Oktibbeha County received proposals from nine different firms to assess OCH Regional Medical Center’s financial health and future viability, but little information about each proposal is known after the submissions were neither presented nor discussed during Monday’s board of supervisors meeting.
Starkville man killed in motorcycle wreck
A Starkville man died Monday after a traffic accident on South Montgomery Street.
No tax increase expected SOCSD budget
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is expected to operate on a $59.4 million budget for fiscal year 2016-17, and officials do not forecast a tax increase despite expenditures outpacing revenues on paper.
