Articles by Carl Smith
Starkville, Oktibbeha and MSU move forward with sidewalk grant
Starkville, Oktibbeha County and Mississippi State University are proceeding with a Mississippi Department of Transportation grant application that could provide bike and pedestrian trails from a key transportation hub to one of campus’ southern doorways.
Oktibbeha votes to lower state flag
The Mississippi state flag lost another home Tuesday when Oktibbeha County supervisors voted to only fly the U.S. banner above county-owned facilities.
Starkville celebrates MLK’s legacy
Among choruses of “Amazing Grace” and “God Bless America” at Unity Park, speakers at Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. rally urged Oktibbeha County residents to become a force of change for the better as a way to honor the late civil rights pioneer.
Howard wants to form Oktibbeha race relations group
District 3 Supervisor Marvell Howard wants fellow board members to consider establishing an Oktibbeha County race relations committee charged with working with various community groups to help continue promoting equality.
Few details available in area shooting
Law enforcement agents in Oktibbeha and Noxubee counties are investigating a weekend incident in which one victim was shot in the arm about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Starkville inmate facing additional theft charges
The Starkville Police Department served additional warrants Thursday on a local inmate previously charged with gun and automobile burglary charges.
Oktibbeha Co. to talk state flag Tuesday
District 3 Supervisor Marvell Howard said he will add a public discussion on the future of the Mississippi state flag to Tuesday’s agenda.
Vaughn’s attorney wants prosecutor to recuse
In two separate motions, Starkville Vice Mayor Roy A. Perkins seeks to have special prosecutor George Mitchell recuse from a pending appeal of Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn’s driving under the influence directed verdict and asks that the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors foot the bill for his legal services.
City Hall-usage veto should hold if votes remain the same
Mayor Parker Wiseman’s veto of a policy restricting City Hall’s usage for public events should hold if the same bloc that opposed the matter last week holds in a potential override attempt.
HORNE Cyber Solutions opening up shop at MSU research park
A new company born out of a recent business acquisition will operate in Mississippi State University’s Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park, the university announced Tuesday.
Radvanyi, former MSU professor and ambassador, dies at 93
Janos Radvanyi, a former Mississippi State University faculty member and Hungary’s ambassador to the U.S., died Monday following an extended illness, the university announced Tuesday.
Starkville aldermen vote to fire SPD officer
Starkville aldermen on Monday unanimously rejected officer Jeremy Akins’ letter of resignation and fired the three-year Starkville Police Department veteran.
Aldermen expected to decide officer’s fate
The Starkville Board of Aldermen will hold closed-door discussions today on a police officer’s employment status 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall.
City leaders say Academy Sports deal likely
Without fully tipping their hand, two Starkville leaders say the proposed Academy Sports development could be saved with a minor adjustment to the city’s sales tax pledge toward the project’s tax increment financing package.
Interest growing in retail development firm for Starkville
A canceled meeting between city aldermen, Golden Triangle Development LINK representatives and an Alabama-based economic development firm indicates Starkville leaders are interested in an outside group handling retail attraction and development.
LINK to unveil Oktibbeha industrial park plans Friday
The Golden Triangle Development LINK will unveil plans to develop a 400-acre industrial park in Oktibbeha County to various community stakeholders Friday at East Mississippi Community College.
Starkville juvenile charged with auto theft
Starkville police officers arrested a 14-year-old local youth Monday after he allegedly stole a vehicle and fled from law enforcement.
Academy Sports incentives short, even with extra county help
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors could adjust its part of a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) package for a potential Academy Sports retail store after city aldermen lowballed the development Tuesday.
Academy Sports project falters over TIF request
An $11 million investment that would bring Academy Sports to Starkville is in limbo after developers said the city’s proposed tax increment financing (TIF) package would not cover enough costs to continue forward with construction in February.
Oktibbeha sheriff warns of phone scams
Oktibbeha County Sheriff Steve Gladney wants residents to be aware of numerous phone scam schemes attempting to con money out of people’s bank accounts.
Bulldogs announce 2025-25 men’s golf schedule
July 24, 2025
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