Snowden resigns as Starkville’s community developer

Starkville Community Developer William Snowden tendered his resignation this morning, becoming the fourth significant departure from the city since the current board of aldermen took over in July.

City officials confirmed the resignation shortly before a Community Development Department staff meeting.

GSDP hopes Black Friday event will boost Starkville businesses

Almost 44 stores will participate in the Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s inaugural Black Friday Bonanza, an event, CEO Jennifer Gregory said, that could provide a substantial boost in sales for local retailers.

Starkville police chief to retire at year’s end

Starkville Police Chief David Lindley resigned Tuesday following a one-hour meeting by the Starkville Board of Aldermen, which placed Lindley on administrative leave on Friday. Lindley’s resignation will go into effect Dec. 31.

Posey to retire as county administrator

County Administrator Don Posey will retire from his post Dec. 20, leaving behind a career serving Oktibbeha County residents under five different boards of supervisors.

GSDP execs delivering new letter of support for Gregory

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership is expected this week to deliver to Ward 2 Alderman Lisa Wynn a letter supporting CEO Jennifer Gregory and the organization’s previous push for a transparent, non-partisan ordinance review committee, sources close to the situation have confirmed.

SPD Chief Lindley suspended

The Starkville Board of Aldermen placed Starkville Police Chief David Lindley on indefinite administrative leave Friday after meeting for almost an hour behind closed doors.

SPD Chief Lindley placed on indefinite administrative leave

Aldermen placed Starkville Police Chief David Lindley on indefinite administrative leave Friday after the board met for almost an hour behind closed doors.

Link lands second economic development investment

The Golden Triangle Regional Development Link announced Thursday that Finally LLC, a filing and folder products manufacturer, will move operations to Starkville and invest about $1 million in the new venture.

School leaders nix idea of early administrative consolidation

Oktibbeha County School District and Starkville School District are not expected to merge one year before state-mandated consolidation after discussions between the two systems’ administrators fell well short of reaching a consensus.

Aldermen begin process to fill vacant CAO position

Starkville aldermen increased the pay for an empty position Tuesday when it approved a search for its next chief administrative officer.

The position was previously held by Lynn Spruill from the Camp administration until July when she was ousted by the new board of aldermen.

Hilton: GSDP execs backed Gregory’s plea for review

Richard Hilton, Greater Starkville Development Partnership Executive Committee chairman, said he and other board members authorized and support a letter commissioned by GSDP CEO Jennifer Gregory urging aldermen to create a transparent, community-involved ordinance review committee after she was verbally scolded by Ward 2 Alderman Lisa Wynn on Tuesday.

Starkville compromises on its cell phone policy

A significant clash between the public and aldermen was avoided Tuesday when the board passed a compromise from Ward 5 Alderman Scott Maynard that ensures residents may bring cellphones to public meetings if they pledge to avoid distractions.

Perkins amends scope of electronic devices ban

Documents show Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins amended a resolution Monday that could ban electronic devices — smartphones, tablets and laptops — to now only prohibit the public from bringing cellphones into aldermen meetings effective Dec. 3.

C Spire breaks ground on Starkville data center

C Spire ceremonially broke ground Monday on a $20 million data-processing facility at Mississippi State University’s Thad Cochran Research Park.

Showdown brewing over proposed cellphone ban

At least three Starkville officials have come out against a proposed board resolution that would ban public use of cellphones or smartphones, tablets and laptops during city meetings.

The resolution is listed on Tuesday’s consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda are available for passage without board discussion, but it is likely at least one alderman will push it to the regular agenda, opening the floor for serious discussions on the resolution’s merit.

Aldermen could ban smartphones during meetings

Starkville aldermen are expected to discuss a resolution Tuesday that would ban public attendees from using cell phones, tablets and laptops during board meetings effective Dec. 3.

OCEDA to transfer Cornerstone deed to MHP Tuesday

The first step toward constructing a new Mississippi Highway Patrol headquarters for Troop G will occur Tuesday when Oktibbeha County formally donates a parcel of Cornerstone Park to the organization.

Momentum grows for unified school system as a demonstration district

Talks with Mississippi State University officials about the school’s partnership with the upcoming consolidated school district are leaning toward the possible construction of a demonstration site located on the campus’ intramural fields, Starkville School District Superintendent Lewis Holloway told school board members Tuesday.

Supporters unveil new veterans’ monument

After Jeff Donald finished his Veterans Day speech dedicating Oktibbeha County’s newest memorial to fallen local servicemen, he said he couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with emotions.

Monday’s dedication at the courthouse marked the fulfillment of a vision Donald had about five years ago.

Architect says $5M needed for elementary school renovations

Renovations needed to bring Oktibbeha County School Districts’ two elementary schools up to par for 2015’s state-mandated consolidation could cost the county about $5 million, an architect confirmed Friday, but how to finance those repairs remains an unanswered question.