Articles by Carl Smith
Report: Theft-related cases surged in 2014
Starkville Municipal Court handled more misdemeanor and felony charges involving theft, burglary and robbery last year than in 2013, a report shows.
Board delays Wynn’s attempt to change insurance agent
Starkville aldermen and Mayor Parker Wiseman again find themselves preparing for a battle over health insurance.
Starkville fire chief announces retirement
Starkville Fire Chief Rodger Mann will conclude his almost 33-year career with the city by retiring Feb. 22, he announced Tuesday.
Petition effort kills OCSD bond attempt for now
Calls for a major school construction referendum are now moot after Oktibbeha County School District Conservator Margie Pulley rescinded a $13.2 million bond intent notice Monday.
Community market seeks new home at fire station greenspace
Greater Starkville Development Partnership officials hope to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the city to take over management of Fire Station No. 1’s greenspace and move Starkville Community Market to the Russell Street corridor’s terminus.
Three-way race emerges for District 5 supervisor seat
A new challenger, 27-year-old political newcomer Ernest Rogers Jr., qualified this week as the third Democrat vying for Oktibbeha County’s District 5 supervisor’s seat.
No bids in yet for City Hall, lagoon properties
While some aldermen seem intent on moving forward with a $2.55 million-maximum purchase of Cadence Bank’s Main Street location, a financing issue could manifest in the middle of the month.
Fire damages 3 Collegiate Heights apartments
Officials say an apparent cooking fire damaged three Collegiate Heights apartments Saturday morning, but no injuries were reported during the incident.
Castleberry recognized at Partnership banquet
During its annual awards banquet, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership honored Mark Castleberry.
Aldermen eye immediate savings as Parks takeover approaches
Starkville aldermen are expected to amend city code and absorb the autonomous Starkville Parks Commission.
MSUPD arrests armed robbery suspect
The Mississippi State University Police Department arrested a Starkville man Tuesday in connection to an armed robbery during last year’s homecoming festivities.
Election now apparent for OCSD school bonds
Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk Glenn Hamilton said his office verified enough petition signatures to force a proposed $13.2 million Oktibbeha County School District bond to an election this year.
$1M bond set for gas station shooting suspect
Starkville Municipal Court Judge Rodney Faver set a combined $1 million bond for a Starkville man who allegedly shot a gas station attendant Friday.
Banks faces first challenge since 2007
Oktibbeha County Chancery Clerk Monica Banks will face her first election test since 2007.
Maben man charged with statutory rape
The Starkville Police Department arrested and charged a 24-year-old Maben man with statutory rape Saturday.
Legislature takes up texting-while-driving bills
A Golden Triangle state representative says laws against texting while driving are almost assured to pass this legislative term.
Open Meetings Act violation claim expected against Starkville
Starkville’s former Chief Administrative Officer Lynn Spruill confirmed Wednesday she is in the process of filing an Open Meetings Act violation against the city.
PPS Starkville, Partnership organize school bond educational efforts
The organization that represents Starkville’s business community and a city school district stakeholder group launched a campaign Wednesday to educate county residents.
Aldermen override Wiseman’s attempt to save LGBT-friendly policies
Starkville’s statement of equality and its plus-one insurance offering will remain off the books after aldermen overrode Mayor Parker Wiseman’s vetoes 5-2 Tuesday.
Unity Park organizers unveil plaques at MLK event
Almost four years after its construction and months of renovations, Unity Park and its numerous plaques honoring local and state figures key in advancing civil rights were formally dedicated and unveiled during Starkville’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Monday.
Bulldogs announce 2025-25 men’s golf schedule
July 24, 2025
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