Articles by Carl Smith
One-year moratorium on Starkville apartment construction proposed
Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver is proposing a one-year moratorium on the construction of multi-family housing developments. A Carver-authorized item on Tuesday’s agenda calls for two future public hearings on the matter.
Former MSU QB Dak Prescott charged with DUI
Former Mississippi State University quarterback Dak Prescott was charged with driving under the influence Saturday.
Starkville man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS
A Starkville man pleaded guilty to providing material support to a terrorist group Friday.
House passes $1M SOCSD-MSU partnership school bill
House lawmakers passed a stripped down version of District 37 Rep. Gary Chism’s Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District-Mississippi State University partnership school funding request Wednesday.
Starkville Restaurant Week charity agencies announced
The top vote-getters in Starkville Restaurant Week’s charity nomination process are Backpack Buddies, Vets for Vets and Grassroots Animal Rescue, the Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Thursday.
Committee substitute guts Chism’s partnership school-funding bill
A committee substitute for House Bill 1597 reduced District 37 Rep. Gary Chism’s Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District-Mississippi State University partnership school-funding request from $10 million to $1 million ahead of what the lawmaker described as a possible battle with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves over numerous funding requests.
2 juveniles charged with robbery stemming from Friday shooting
A 17-year-old Starkville High School standout football player and another 15-year-old minor were charged with armed robbery in connection with a fatal shooting Friday at Camelot Apartments.
SPD drops murder charges against Anderson
Officials retired murder charges against Neal Anthony Anderson Monday due to a lack of evidence against the Starkville man.
Oktibbeha supervisors block Vaughn DUI appeal
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors deadlocked in a vote naming a new special prosecutor during its meeting Monday, meaning it likely won’t have legal representation in the state’s appeal of Starkville Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn’s driving under the influence case.
LINK identifies possible Oktibbeha Co. industrial sites
The Golden Triangle Development LINK wants representatives of the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors, Starkville Board of Aldermen and Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority to vet three proposed industrial park plans and pick a path forward within 45 days.
Juvenile killed at Camelot Apartments; suspect charged with murder
A Starkville man faces a murder charge after a juvenile was shot and killed at Camelot Apartments Friday.
Judge approves SOCSD desegregation order
The Department of Justice and Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District avoided a protracted court battle after Judge Michael P. Mills approved a permanent desegregation order Thursday that sets in stone school attendance zones agreed upon by both sides.
DOJ, schools ask for OK on desegregation order
Department of Justice and Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District officials appear to have reached an agreement on a permanent desegregation order for the school system, and both sides’ attorneys have asked a federal judge to approve the new document.
Wiseman defends against Wynn-led scrutiny
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman spent a majority of Tuesday’s board meeting defending the city’s sanitation department and municipal court system as aldermen beat back Ward 2 Alderman Lisa Wynn-led discussions scrutinizing the entities.
Magnolia Independent Film Festival begins Thursday
The three-day Magnolia Independent Film Festival begins Thursday at Starkville Hollywood Cinema and features numerous film screenings, red carpet events, workshops and opportunities for residents to meet filmmakers.
SPD investigating recent Brickfire Project break-ins
The Starkville Police Department is investigating two recent break-ins at the Brickfire Project Center’s Westside Drive location.
Columbus man charged with shoplifting in Starkville
A Columbus man faces numerous charges after he allegedly shoplifted at Vowell’s Marketplace Tuesday.
State funding could shore up SPD renovation budget
Aldermen are expected to approve a resolution today asking state lawmakers to help fund upcoming Starkville Police Department renovations.
Restaurant Week: Charity nominations exceed last year’s totals
Starkville Restaurant Week organizers are hopeful increased participation in this year’s charity nomination process will translate into increased patrons during the March 28-April 3 event.
Chism will renew ‘scarlet letter’ DUI bill in the future
District 37 Rep. Gary Chism’s, R-Columbus, push to make those convicted of multiple driving under the influence charges display a special license plate may be over this legislative term, but the representative said he’ll continue the fight in the future.
Bulldogs announce 2025-25 men’s golf schedule
July 24, 2025
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