Articles by Carl Smith
GSDP hits petition requirement for Highway 12 discussions
A public meeting will be scheduled later this month for owners of Highway 12 commercial lots to formulate a proposed business improvement district (BID) that could fund numerous projects along the well-traveled corridor.
Pochop named MRPA recreational professional of the year
The Mississippi Recreation and Park Association named Starkville Parks and Recreation Sports Coordinator William Pochop this year’s recipient of the MRPA Recreational Professional of the Year Award at its most recent conference.
GSDP board backs redesign of state flag
The Greater Starkville Development Board of Directors is asking Starkville aldermen and Oktibbeha County supervisors to issue resolutions calling upon lawmakers to redesign the Mississippi state flag.
Prosecutor appeals directed verdict in Vaughn DUI case
A driving under the influence case against Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn will move to circuit court after special prosecutor George Mitchell appealed a justice court judge’s directed verdict from September.
Prostitution-related, assault charges follow shooting
Two people face aggravated assault and prostitution-related charges after a man was shot at a Starkville hotel Friday.
Flora man flees from Starkville traffic stop
A Flora man faces numerous charges after he escaped Starkville Police Department custody during a Thursday traffic stop.
Columbus man arrested, charged with burglary
An 18-year-old man wanted by Starkville police for questioning turned himself in to authorities Thursday without incident.
Starkville man faces second burglary charge
A Starkville man now faces multiple burglary charges after he was arrested for the second time in September.
Dalhoff Thomas tapped for Starkville parks study
A long-range planning exercise could determine future upgrades and expansion for Starkville Parks and Recreation’s facilities.
Starkville whittling away late Parks electric bills
Starkville has paid off a large chunk of its park system’s late electric bill since the summer takeover of the once autonomous department and is positioning itself to pay off all arrears this spring, Mayor Parker Wiseman said Tuesday.
Fire destroys east Oktibbeha County home
An east Oktibbeha County home was destroyed after a Sunday fire gutted the property.
Oktibbeha increasing outside contributions in ’16
Six organizations will see a funding boost in the upcoming fiscal year as Oktibbeha County increases its outside contributions by $33,900 starting Oct. 1.
Starkville continues trimming Horse Park contribution
Starkville aldermen have continuously cut outside contributions to the Mississippi Horse Park this term and will do so again in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget.
MSUPD following leads in on-campus armed robbery
The Mississippi State University Police Department is searching for four suspects allegedly involved in an on-campus armed robbery Saturday.
Analysis: SOCSD debt-sharing law lowers Starkville residents’ taxes
Starkville and Oktibbeha County residents living in the former Starkville School District’s extended territory will see a slight reduction in their overall tax bill thanks to a school debt-sharing bill passed by state lawmakers this term.
Police arrest man wanted in connection to burglary
Starkville police officers took a local man wanted in connection with a residential burglary into custody Thursday without incident.
Oktibbeha switching emergency systems
Oktibbeha County will change emergency notification providers in the coming weeks after supervisors approved a contract with Emergency Communications Network for its CodeRED system.
Starkville could pass CAO hire to next board
Starkville’s chief administrative officer position may go unfilled until the next term as Mayor Parker Wiseman studies administrative duties and takes on some of the job functions on an interim basis.
Affidavits allege former SA coach made sexual advances toward minors
Affidavits filed by Starkville Police Department allege former Starkville Academy baseball coach Jody Wayne Britt made sexual advances toward two minors and asked them to photograph themselves in a restroom.
Former SA coach charged with child enticement
A former Starkville Academy baseball coach was arrested and charged with two counts of child enticement.
