Articles by Carl Smith
Same-sex couple files marriage license in Oktibbeha
Ravi Perry and Paris Prince went to Oktibbeha County’s courthouse Wednesday and filed their marriage license with the government, a mundane task couples complete on a routine basis.
Unity Park requests heading to supervisors’ table
Oktibbeha County supervisors are expected to mull in-kind renovation requests, including the possibility of supplying labor, next week for a Unity Park facelift that could lead to the under-utilized public space’s opening next year.
Starkville sees limited rollout of MetroCast fiber Internet
Eight single-family Cottages at Creekside units are the first homes in Starkville to receive access to MetroCast’s residential fiber-optic Internet service, the company announced Friday.
Police: MSU junior dies from apparent overdose
The Starkville Police Department charged two men with felonies after a 22-year-old Mississippi State University student died from an apparent drug overdose Sunday.
Nunnelee continuing recovery after stroke
U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee is continuing to recover from complications after a June stroke limited his speech and weakened the left side of his body.
Minor adjustment expected for Mill parking garage plan
Slight changes to the combined Mill project’s parking garage are expected after workers found a debris pile at the construction site, but developers say their portions of the significant retail development are moving forward with few issues.
Taxis to transport students home from bars
The Mississippi State University Student Association-funded Night Route, a transportation system that moves students from campus to various Starkville bars and restaurants, will transition to a taxi-based system that takes riders home from some venues, MSUSA President Brett Harris confirmed during his group’s budget presentation to aldermen Tuesday.
Aldermen override Perkins on Cadence acquisition
An effort led by Vice Mayor Roy A. Perkins to execute a purchase contract for Cadence Bank’s Main Street branch was delayed by his fellow board members Tuesday after other aldermen said proper due diligence studies, including cost projections for renovations and a proper site inspection, were needed before the city formally acquires the property.
Starkville signs on to LINK project
After two days of lobbying, Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins secured a combined $10 million commitment from Starkville and Oktibbeha County that will develop a new industrial park and could add more than 1,000 jobs in the next decade.
Oktibbeha moves closer to new industrial park
Oktibbeha County took a step toward funding a new industrial park when supervisors approved a resolution supporting a Golden Triangle Development LINK-backed project that economic developers conservatively hope will create more than 1,000 new jobs.
Cadence Bank purchase contract on Starkville agenda
Starkville aldermen are expected to address a purchase contract for Cadence Bank on Tuesday, but the city’s progress toward a possible transaction is unknown after staff members were only recently authorized to pursue the property.
City, county to address combined $10M industrial park bonds
The governing bodies of Oktibbeha County and Starkville could pass a combined $10 million in economic bonds that will help construct a shovel-ready industrial park to help lure manufacturing jobs.
Investigator: Death at 21 Apartments does not appear suspicious
Oktibbeha County investigators believe a man who was found dead at 21 Apartments Thursday did not die from any suspicious causes.
City contributions to Horse Park, theater on the chopping block
The amount of money Starkville gives outside groups, including the Mississippi Horse Park and Starkville Community Theater, is expected to decrease in the upcoming fiscal year as the city’s budget committee slashed a $1.5 million wish list to an amount about $41,000 shy of current contributions.
Budget committee split on possible employee raises
A small pay increase for Starkville employees is in limbo after the city’s budget committee recommended to only fully fund increasing insurance expenses in the upcoming fiscal year.
Police connect Crawford man to Central Ave. stabbing
The Starkville Police Department arrested a Crawford man who allegedly stabbed someone at Central Avenue on Tuesday and fled the scene by foot.
Oktibbeha schools again operating with accreditation
Oktibbeha County School District is again an accredited school system almost two years after a state takeover, but Conservator Margie Pulley will continue to run the district until 2015’s consolidation.
Governor touts workers, state’s growth potential
Miss. Gov. Phil Bryant gave area leaders a preview of his upcoming Neshoba County Fair speech Monday as he touted the successes of the Golden Triangle’s blue-collar workers and the state’s ability to come together and aggressively pursue major economic development projects.
Warrants served on man for child enticement, touching
The Starkville Police Department arrested a local man Friday and charged him with numerous counts of sexual crimes against minors.
AG declines Perkins’ request for clarity on school money issue
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office sent a letter to vice mayor Roy A. Perkins on Friday saying it would not provide further comment on a school money issue after aldermen approved the framework for a legal funds transfer in its last regular meeting.
