Walker wins in Ward 4; Ward 2 results still undecided

Starkville’s process of determining valid affidavit ballots concluded one tight race Wednesday, but another election result remains unsolved.

Wiseman clinches Democratic nod, 2 ward races undecided

While Mayor Parker Wiseman received congratulations from supporters after securing the Democratic mayoral nomination, four candidates from two tight races quietly sat waiting for new developments from their wards.

Supes approve $5 million bond notice

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors is positioning the county to be ready for future economic development opportunities, officials say.

Today’s election decides board seats, Democratic mayoral race

Today’s Starkville municipal primaries will shape city governance for the next four years.

Wiseman, Beal exchange blows before primary

“And then it got ugly,” tweeted one Starkville resident Friday in observation of the public, back-and-forth row between Democratic mayoral candidate Mary Lee Beal and incumbent Parker Wiseman.

Developers say Starkville will benefit from Yokohama

Oktibbeha County economic developers say Starkville’s high quality of life should position it to compete for the influx of Golden Triangle residents who will move here for employment at Clay County’s incoming Yokohama Tire Corporation plant.

Organizers ready for today’s Relay for Life

A little rain won’t dampen the spirits of 2013 Oktibbeha County Relay for Life participants.

Wiseman, Moreland clash on regulation

Is Starkville a business-friendly community? It depends on which of the mayoral candidates you ask.

Mayor Parker Wiseman and Starkville Parks Commission Chairman Dan Moreland verbally sparred over economic issues and the city’s growth regulations during the Starkville High School-sponsored mayoral debate Tuesday at the Greensboro Center.

Candidates report raising $107K in campaign money

Municipal campaign finance reports show 15 Starkville alderman and mayoral candidates raised a combined $107,772.74 in contributions by April 30.

Beal attack ad inconsistent with previous position

A discrepancy emerged Tuesday between Democratic mayoral candidate Mary Lee Beal’s previous support of a 2011 judicial complex bond referendum and a recently mailed attack ad against the current administration’s plan.

SPD: Stabbing suspect known to frequent area

Starkville Police Department is searching for a 34-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a victim Friday.

Candidates focus on growth

Grow the tax base responsibly? Absolutely. Explore options, including turn-key financial incentives, to attract major job creators? You bet. Support the city’s 2 percent food and beverage tax’s renewal? Definitely.

Numerous candidates pass on tonight’s aldermen forum

Seven Starkville aldermen candidates will make their respective platform pitches and discuss various city issues tonight during a 6:30 p.m. public forum at the Greensboro Center.

Two sought in campus armed robbery

Local authorities are still searching for two persons of interest after a Saturday night armed robbery at Mississippi State University.

Rezoning could open door for housing project

Starkville aldermen are expected to address a rezoning request Friday which would allow a residential development project to begin at Mississippi State University’s Thad Cochran Research Park.

Buckner drops out of Ward 2 race

Starkville’s Ward 2 alderman race will now be decided by the May 7 Democratic Primary after Republican candidate Josiah Buckner dropped out of the race Thursday.

Officials unveil city hall design

City officials unveiled design plans for Starkville’s new city hall Tuesday and said they expect the multi-story facility to be completed in 2014.

Municipal facilities improvements opponent dies

William McGovern, the man who legally challenged the city’s process for developing municipal facilities improvements, died Monday, sources confirmed Tuesday. He was 73.

Russell Street study to begin

Starkville is proceeding with a traffic study to analyze one of the main city-Mississippi State University thoroughfares, and officials say the project will help with future grant applications to improve the area’s pedestrian connections.

Aldermen approve Mill TIF proposal

Starkville aldermen approved a 15-year, $3.25 million-maximum tax increment financing agreement for Golden Triangle developer Mark Castleberry’s Mill development Tuesday.