Articles by Carl Smith
Starkville Community Market to launch Tuesday event early
Starkville Community Market organizers will launch their scaled-down Tuesday market this week, one month ahead of the formal start of the market season in May.
Restaurant Week officials expect big turnout
Turnout for the fourth iteration of Starkville Restaurant Week was impressive at the start of the event, but Greater Starkville Development Partnership officials expect weekend crowds in town for Mississippi State University athletics to pack restaurants today through Sunday.
Oktibbeha in holding pattern for state funds
A lot is on the line for Oktibbeha County — almost $20 million worth of appropriations, to be exact — as state lawmakers gear up for battles over upcoming appropriations.
Starkville woman charged in Huddle House robbery
The Starkville Police Department arrested a local woman Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery at Huddle House.
Second ISIS supporter pleads guilty
A second suspect charged with supporting a terrorist organization pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday.
Alleged ISIS supporter to change plea
A plea hearing for alleged Islamic State sympathizer Jaelyn Young is scheduled today in federal court in Aberdeen.
Perkins drops request for fees
Starkville attorney and Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins dropped his request Monday for Oktibbeha County supervisors to pay for his legal services in the state’s appeal of Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn’s driving under the influence case.
Baggett promoted to SOCSD assistant superintendent
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees appointed Starkville High School Principal David Baggett as the district’s incoming assistant superintendent for personnel and secondary curriculum and instruction Thursday.
Oktibbeha equipment spending for roads approaches FY allocation
Oktibbeha County is expected to pay for the purchase of a new paving machine as supervisors quickly approach hitting their line item for equipment purchases this fiscal year.
Oktibbeha supervisors entertaining zoning requirements
Oktibbeha County supervisors appear willing to discuss the development of a zoning ordinance for areas outside of municipalities.
Board says no to special prosecutor appointment in Vaughn DUI case
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted against naming a special prosecutor in the state’s appeal of Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn’s driving under the influence case from 2014.
DPM Fragrance expansion on hold after purchase
A proposed $5 million expansion project — expected to create 100 jobs locally — by DPM Fragrance is on hold after the company was purchased by a private equity fund.
Pedestrian killed Saturday in Oktibbeha Co.
A Starkville man died after he was struck by a vehicle Saturday on Highway 25.
Carver’s attempt at apartment moratorium fails
A motion by Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver to hold public hearings on a proposed one-year moratorium on new apartment construction in Starkville died Tuesday without receiving a second at the table.
SPD arrests alleged Brickfire Project burglar
Local law enforcement agents believe they have arrested a suspect responsible for a string of burglaries at the Brickfire Project’s Westside Drive headquarters.
Former MSU lineman Jones arrested after traffic stop
Former Mississippi State University defensive lineman Chris Jones was arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop by local law enforcement, documents state.
Perkins draws fire for consent agenda blocking
Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins took criticism from fellow board members Tuesday for continuing to block items from the city’s consent agenda.
Perkins, Wynn oppose LINK payment
As Starkville and Oktibbeha County representatives approach work sessions with the Golden Triangle Development LINK, strained relations between city leaders and the economic development firm emerged Tuesday as two aldermen pushed to not pay a monthly bill to the organization.
Report: Dak’s DUI test results inconclusive
Two Intoxilyzer 8000 tests performed on former Mississippi State University quarterback Dak Prescott early Saturday failed to measure his breath alcohol level following his arrest for driving under the influence, according to documents obtained by The Dispatch.
Tagert: Highway 12-Russell St. intersection project beginning soon
A Mississippi Department of Transportation project aiming to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Highway 12 and Russell Street was recently awarded to a Golden Triangle contractor and is slated to conclude in early fall.
Bulldogs announce 2025-25 men’s golf schedule
July 24, 2025
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