Articles by Carl Smith
County millage value expected to improve slightly
The amount of money one single ad valorem tax mill brings into Oktibbeha County is projected to increase slightly for the upcoming fiscal year, but the additional value isn’t expected to significantly impact tax rates or county coffers.
Aldermen mull economic bond issuance
At least three Starkville aldermen have not yet committed their support to a bond issuance next month that could fund a new industrial park near the Miss. Highway 182 and Miss. Highway 25 interchange.
One injured, another detained in Friday shooting
An Oktibbeha County man was detained Friday after a New Light Road shooting injured another man.
Officials see economic boon in championships
Starkville officials predict a sharp uptick in hotel and restaurant business this December when Mississippi State University hosts the 2014 Mississippi High School Activities Association’s state football championship games.
Road manager: Four-crew maintenance system could yield efficiencies
Oktibbeha County could add an additional crew and service territory to its current road maintenance system next fiscal year, a move that Road Manager Victor Collins says could provide timelier road grading operations and better resource management.
Aldermen rescind resolution limiting clerk’s payment power
Starkville aldermen rescinded a previous motion limiting City Clerk Lesa Hardin’s ability to pay bills after a special-call meeting was needed Tuesday for the city to make payroll payments.
Supervisors OK new nightclub ordinance
Supervisors unanimously approved a new nightclub ordinance Monday that will require new bars, restaurants and entertainment venues in Oktibbeha County to obtain yearly operating permits and follow minimum life-safety standards.
Oktibbeha supes sign off on Communiversity plan
The Golden Triangle Development LINK secured the last local-level funding commitment for a proposed East Mississippi Community College workforce development center Monday as Oktibbeha County supervisors pledged $2.5 million across 15 years for the project.
County to address LINK, Communiversity requests today
Oktibbeha County supervisors are expected to sign a new agreement for economic development services with the Golden Triangle Development LINK Monday, thereby continuing a two-year relationship with the organization and opening the door for potential city and county bond issuances for a new industrial park and funding pledges for a tri-county workforce development center.
Millage decrease unlikely with infusion of school money
Starkville school board members are expected to approve a transfer of almost $500,000 in excess 1986 bond monies to the city during a special board meeting Tuesday, which in turn will position the city government to legally transfer the money back for Greensboro Center renovations.
New proposal trims, tweaks Starkville landscaping ordinance
City staff members say they have produced a user-friendly landscaping ordinance after making minor tweaks to Starkville’s current rules and cutting down the size of the document by about 20 pages.
McDaniel petition seeks access to Oktibbeha election materials
Representatives for state Sen. Chris McDaniel filed an order of mandamus with Oktibbeha County Circuit Court on Friday seeking an emergency hearing and full access to the county’s run-off election materials, information they attest was kept from them by Circuit Clerk Glenn Hamilton for privacy reasons.
Cadence wants $2.55M from Starkville for Main Street property
Starkville aldermen approved a non-binding letter of intent Tuesday to begin purchase negotiations with Cadence Bank for its $2.55 million Jackson Street location.
Wiseman adds school money solution to city agenda
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman will introduce a resolution during today’s board of aldermen meeting authorizing the legal transfer of over-collected school taxes to Starkville School District.
Wiseman adds school money solution to Tuesday’s city agenda
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman will introduce a resolution during Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting authorizing the legal transfer of over-collected school taxes back to Starkville School District.
City, county school districts set budgets
Oktibbeha County School District and Starkville School District officials have approved separate operating budgets for the 2014-2015 school year that, on paper, constitute $65.69 million in combined expenses.
Perkins shows interest in Sportsplex upgrades
Starkville will begin to explore options Tuesday for fixing road surfaces within the Sportsplex’s property that are showing significant tied to increasing traffic and the infrastructure’s age.
Police searching for two suspected shoplifters
Starkville Police Department is searching for two alleged shoplifters who took multiple items from Walmart Tuesday evening.
Man arrested after allegedly firing at SPD officers
Starkville officers arrested a man after gunshots were fired during a welfare check Thursday.
OCH budget projects decline in revenue
An Oktibbeha County Hospital-Regional Medical Center budget projection for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 predicts the hospital will take in less than $1 million in excess of revenue over expenses for the first time in three years.
