SPD arrests Columbus man on drug, gun charges

A Columbus man was arrested in Starkville after a traffic stop and subsequent search led to the discovery of drugs and a weapon.

SPD seeks suspect in Tuesday carjacking, sexual assault

Investigators are searching for an unknown male who brandished a gun, took control of a female victim’s car and forced her to perform sexual acts.

MSUPD nabs 3 suspects on auto burglary charges

The Mississippi State University Police Department arrested three Starkville residents, including one juvenile, on multiple auto burglary charges Wednesday.

Bryant approves school debt-sharing bill

Gov. Phil Bryant approved a bill Tuesday that creates a single countywide taxing authority and balances debt payments of the former Oktibbeha County School District and the former Starkville School District after the two systems’ July 1 merger.

Officials turn dirt on long-awaited Lynn Lane path

Officials hailed the launch of construction efforts associated with a transformative Lynn Lane pedestrian and bike path as the epitome of civic tenacity and the power of grassroots volunteerism.

Shooting victim in stable condition after weekend incident

A male victim is in stable condition in Jackson and two Alabama men are in custody in Oktibbeha County Jail after a weekend shooting.

Yarbrough hired as Starkville fire chief

Starkville aldermen continued the tradition of promoting from within for leadership positions and hired Charles Yarbrough to lead the city’s fire department.

Starkville fire chief interviews set for today

Starkville aldermen could choose its next fire department leader during a 5 p.m. recess meeting today at the Sportsplex.

Discussions on subdivision rules possible in future

Oktibbeha County supervisors finished a years-long comprehensive planning process last week by discussing how to implement several ordinances, but the board is not expected to adopt many of the proposed ordinances.

Consolidated school debt-sharing bill heads to gov.

A bill creating a countywide taxing authority that utilizes debt sharing between residents of the former Oktibbeha County School District and former Starkville School District on July 1 now awaits Gov. Phil Bryant’s approval.

Special US House election field grows to 11

The field of qualified candidates for north Mississippi’s vacant U.S. House seat has grown to 11.

The deadline for qualification is today.

Weeks posts bond after extradition

Tessa Weeks, 36, of 953 Andrew Road, is free on bail after her extradition to Mississippi, but the Oktibbeha County resident still faces a charge stemming from a weekend homicide.

Man arrested after close call with school bus

The Starkville Police Department arrested a man after he allegedly passed a stopped school bus and nearly struck a child in the Sand Hill area Monday.

MSU’s Autism Clinic wins Restaurant Week’s grand prize

Mississippi State University’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic was the top charity vote getter in this year’s Starkville Restaurant Week and won a $5,000 cash donation Tuesday.

LINK abandons proposed area for Innovation District

The Golden Triangle Development LINK is no longer considering a 326-acre Starkville site for a $10 million industrial park after studies indicated an additional $2 million and 18 months of work would be needed to make the area shovel-ready for investments.

Starkville murder suspect, victim ‘knew each other’

Two deadly shootings occurring less than 24 hours apart bookended a multi-state manhunt Saturday.

Few details have emerged since an Oktibbeha County homicide led to the death of the primary suspect and the arrest of an alleged accomplice, but Oktibbeha County Sheriff Steve Gladney said both the alleged shooter and victim knew each other.

Issues, effort hampering Starkville Restaurant Week voting

A number of issues with how participating Starkville Restaurant Week diners are providing and displaying charity ballots prompted organizers to say this year’s total vote count could be lower than in 2014.

Final Unity Park plaque ready for dedication

A final plaque dedication ceremony will honor famed civil rights pioneer Fannie Lou Hamer 10:30 a.m. Monday at Unity Park.

Oktibbeha murder suspect found dead in Tenn.

An Oktibbeha County man allegedly connected to a Saturday homicide, kidnapping and burglary of a dwelling was found dead in Tennessee.

Jones sentenced to life for role in 2012 MSU murder

Circuit Judge Lee Howard sentenced Mason Perry Jones to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.