Articles by Carl Smith
Man arrested after allegedly firing gun in deputies’ presence
Deputies arrested an Oktibbeha County man Monday after he allegedly fired a weapon while law enforcement agents investigated a nearby auto burglary report.
Parks advisory board cancels meeting after city fails to notice
Call it a practice run: Starkville’s seven-member park advisory board canceled its Friday meeting after members learned city staff did not properly notice the gathering according to the Open Meetings Act.
Saturday is absentee deadline for special election
Golden Triangle circuit clerks’ offices will remain open until noon Saturday to accommodate absentee voters for Tuesday’s special U.S. House of Representatives election.
Second vehicle fire incident leads to arson charge
The Starkville Police Department charged a local woman with arson after she allegedly set an automobile on fire Thursday.
Officials forecast spring issuance for SPD renovation bonds
A rarity occurred at Tuesday’s Starkville Board of Aldermen meeting: All seven sitting aldermen unanimously approved a bond intent resolution.
Starr nominated for state College Board seat
Gov. Phil Bryant appointed John W. Starr, the owner of Golden Triangle Periodontal Center and a Mississippi State University graduate, to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees Tuesday.
Starkville man charged with auto burglary
The Starkville Police Department charged a local resident with auto burglary Tuesday.
Domestic dispute call leads to arson charge
A 23-year-old woman was arrested and charged with arson after allegedly setting a car on fire after a domestic dispute.
Blackjack improvements remain stalled
Oktibbeha County officials have plans to improve a portion of Blackjack Road and lessen traffic issues near the area’s roundabout, but supervisors cannot move forward just yet because of a lack of funding.
$3M SPD financing package up for discussion
Shortly after approving a $2.7 million-maximum bond package last month for street, drainage and other infrastructure projects, Starkville aldermen could begin a process Tuesday of authorizing up to $3 million for improvements to Starkville Police Department’s headquarters.
Taj Mahal ill, unable to perform Tuesday in Meridian
Grammy Award-winning bluesman Taj Mahal canceled his band’s Tuesday show in Meridian after doctors ordered the 72-year-old performer to rest after he recently fell ill with the flu.
Starkville market, arts walk scheduled Saturday
Starkville residents can enjoy two outdoor events Saturday as the community market begins its summer season and the city’s arts council hosts a Main Street art walk.
Missing Oktibbeha woman found Wednesday
A massive search by local law enforcement and other volunteer agencies concluded Wednesday when Lena Mae Harrell was found in good health.
C Spire, MaxxSouth battle for high-speed Internet customers
The competition for high-speed, residential Internet customers in Starkville is now a battle between two companies with differing business approaches to the emerging market.
Starkville juvenile charged with auto burglary
A Starkville juvenile faces auto burglary charges after he was apprehended by the Columbus Police Department.
Oil company founder to deliver MSU’s spring commencement addresses
Mississippi State University graduate and Oasis Petroleum co-founder Thomas B. “Tommy” Nusz will deliver spring commencement addresses at Humphrey Coliseum.
Starkville playing infrastructure project catch up with $2.7M bond issuance
Starkville aldermen approved a $2.7 million-maximum bond package last week that will help workers tend to a growing list of road, drainage and access projects in the next three years.
SPD increasing community relations with residents’ academy
The Starkville Police Department will hold its first ever police academy, a 10-week class aimed at increasing community relations and transparency, for residents this summer.
‘Grand Bullyvard’ plan gets funding from state
Starkville will soon take the first steps toward a project that could transform the Highway 12 corridor between Spring and Russell streets.
Wreck ends pursuit for auto burglary suspect
Two Starkville residents were charged with auto burglary after a single-vehicle accident ended a police pursuit Thursday.
