Aldermen sign off on Perkins’ Carver Drive plan

A once contentious point of debate ended with light discussion and overwhelming support Tuesday as Starkville aldermen approved an alternative solution to Carver Drive’s longstanding drainage issues.

Starkville faces EPA fines for sewage overflows

The city of Starkville faces retroactive fines due to past overflow incidents involving its sanitary sewage system, public works director Doug Devlin reported to the board of aldermen Tuesday.

CottonMill TIF change request delayed until March

The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved amendments to a potential Community Development Block Grant application associated with the project formerly known as CottonMill and its proposed $8 million parking facility Tuesday.

Castleberry wants new TIF deal for CottonMill

Golden Triangle developer Mark Castleberry confirmed he will approach the Starkville Board of Aldermen tonight and request a new infrastructure financing package associated with the former CottonMill Marketplace project.

Perkins to present new Carver Drive ditch solution

Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins will ask Starkville representatives to consider a more comprehensive Carver Drive drainage solution during tonight’s 5:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall.

Supes pledge support for school consolidation

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors agreed to draft a resolution supporting potential consolidation measures once they are agreed upon by the Mississippi Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Phil Bryant.

City proposing lean 3-year capital improvements plan

A three-year capital improvements report prepared by City Engineer Edward Kemp shows small funding gaps exist between projected budgets and estimated costs for various infrastructure projects.

That plan, Starkville officials say, reflects a more conservative approach to budgeting.

Local business publishing land reference tool

A comprehensive land information book of Oktibbeha County land parcels will soon be available for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Supes to continue school consolidation talks today

School consolidation discussions will continue today at the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors’ recess meeting at the county courthouse.

A new round of talks, placed on the agenda by District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer, is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. but could be pushed up or back due to the nature of how quickly the board attends to other business. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.

Bill allowing armed school employees heads to Senate

Mississippi Representatives passed a school gun bill Wednesday allowing local school boards to authorize district employees – administrative or instructional – to carry concealed firearms on campuses.

House passes school religious liberties bill

Before every Oktibbeha County board meeting convenes, supervisors open each gathering with a word of prayer.

Board President and District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer says that moment of reflection provides him with the guidance needed to tackle all county business with confidence.

Sturgis bike rally canceled again

Organizers canceled this year’s Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally after failed negotiations between event planners and city aldermen, rally board president Donny Hanson confirmed Thursday.

GSDP officials name market board members

Community development officials have picked the first members for the newly formed Starkville Community Market Advisory Board, and that group will hold its first meeting Feb. 27.

Questions remain as school merger bill moves forward

The Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that calls for the consolidation of the Oktibbeha County School District and Starkville School District.

Three candidates vie for community developer position

Starkville aldermen could hire a new community developer Tuesday during their recess meeting, Mayor Parker Wiseman says.

Grant helps city improve siren network

Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency and Starkville officials secured a grant which will fund the installation of five emergency sirens in the city.

House passes Oktibbeha-Starkville school consolidation bill

The Mississippi House passed a bill that would consolidate the Oktibbeha County and Starkville School Districts. The measure now goes to the Senate for approval.

Oktibbeha Supervisors want more input on merger

Supervisors will present a list of residents’ concerns over a potential school consolidation to state lawmakers today, but the clock is ticking as far as how much input county residents will have in the legislative process.

City project moves forward after Supreme Court ruling

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman says the city will move forward with municipal construction projects as soon as possible after Wednesday’s ruling by the Mississippi Supreme Court that dismissed an appeal to block the process.

County, city hold school consolidation meetings today

Two separate discussions on a pending county-wide school consolidation bill are scheduled for 6 p.m. today.