Temporary injunction stands as Club Rock case transitions to chancery court

Circuit Court Judge Jim Kitchens on Tuesday slightly amended a temporary injunction against Club Rock and its owner, Larry Fair, but the facility’s nightclub operations are prohibited until chancery court holds a nuisance abatement hearing for the establishment.

Mayor, 2 aldermen late with economic filings

The Mississippi Ethics Commission website shows Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver filed their annual statements of economic interest past the May 1 deadline and lists no such filing yet for Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn.

Deputies investigating Blackjack community homicide

Oktibbeha County deputies are investigating the death of a resident after the victim was seriously assaulted Sunday in the Blackjack community.

Blackjack developments could spur new regulation

Oktibbeha County supervisors indicated a willingness to entertain new rules limiting hauling weights as large trucks loaded with materials heading to and from upcoming housing developments continue to damage Blackjack Road.

Personnel matter draws sanitation employees behind closed doors

Starkville aldermen discussed a personnel issue involving Sanitation and Environmental Services Director Emma Gandy and Calvin Ware, a sanitation worker, behind closed doors for almost 90 minutes Tuesday, but no motions specific to the matter emerged in open session.

Rice tapped as new MSU police chief

M. Vance Rice, a 20-plus year law enforcement veteran currently working at the University of Arkansas, will lead the Mississippi State University Police Department pending approval from the State College Board.

Supervisors amend Miss. Horse Park dedication

Oktibbeha County supervisors agreed to split an $8,000 fee with Mississippi State University to assess potential repairs at Miss. Horse Park Monday after pledging $4,000 and in-kind services for harness track fixes in April.

Carpenter fulfills civic duty as election commissioner

As candidates, issues and technology changed over the past decade in Oktibbeha County, Myles Carpenter remained a constant figure in local elections.

Proposed expansion would make Starkville Kroger third-largest in state

A proposed $16.5 million project could make Starkville’s Kroger location the company’s third-largest store in the state.

Restaurant Week pushes 2 percent taxes into record territory

Starkville set a new March record for 2 percent food and beverage tax receipts as it reported about $8,300 more this year than it did last year, an improvement tourism officials say was driven by the success of the city’s second annual Restaurant Week.

Kibler named finalist for Texas university post

Bill Kibler, Mississippi State University’s vice president for student affairs, was recently named one of three finalists to lead Texas-based Sul Ross State University.

Starkville aldermen OK numerous drainage, street projects

Five Starkville aldermen unanimously approved the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2014 capital improvements work list for roads, drainage systems and sidewalks with little discussion and no modifications from the table during a Tuesday recess meeting.

Aldermen could set capital improvements list today

City Engineer Edward Kemp will present a $1.2 million Fiscal Year 2014 capital improvements work list for improvements to Starkville’s roads, drainage systems and sidewalks to aldermen today during a 5:30 p.m. recess meeting at City Hall.

Former SHS, MSU QB Buckner’s impact felt as state’s FCA leader

Former Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes statewide director and Starkville native William “Bill” Buckner died Friday from complications associated with leukemia.

He was 69.

Country legend Haggard to open MSU’s Lyceum Series

Country music legend Merle Haggard will open Mississippi State University’s 2014-2015 Lyceum Series performance season with an Aug. 20 show at Lee Hall, the university announced Wednesday.

Water park ready for influx of Memorial Day Weekend visitors

A local water park manager says Starkville Wet ‘N Wild is ready to handle Memorial Day Weekend’s unofficial start of beach season at Oktibbeha County Lake.

Starkville, C Spire tech relationship continues to bloom

Starkville and C Spire officials continued building upon a dynamic partnership Tuesday when aldermen approved a telecommunications contract for Internet services at the new city hall under construction at the end of Main Street.

Fire partially destroys Sunset community home

Two Oktibbeha County residents escaped a Wednesday structure fire in the Sunset community after the blaze severely damaged the home and a vehicle parked in a carport.

Sanitation recommendations unofficially pushed back

Starkville aldermen unofficially delayed receipt of recommendations on possibly outsourcing the city’s sanitation services Tuesday after Chief Administrative Officer Taylor Adams and department head Emma Gandy asked for more time to study internal, cost-saving measures.

West Point man charged with Starkville shooting

The Starkville Police Department charged 26-year-old Antwjuan Terry, of 326 W. Half Mile St., Apartment A8, West Point, with aggravated assault and armed robbery in connection with a May 15 shooting.