Articles by Cadence Harvey
Halfway to a halfpipe: Starkville secures funds for skate park
A new skate park could open at the Sportsplex by the end of the year following aldermen approval of a $120,000 federal grant Tuesday evening.
Recent cold snap sparks questions over safe room access
A decision not to open the Oktibbeha County Community Safe Room during a weekend of below-freezing temperatures has prompted questions about how and when the county-owned facility can be used.
Ask The Dispatch: Is a traffic light coming to Mike Parra, Hwy 45?
It’s been about five months since the Mississippi Department of Transportation began evaluating the intersection of Mike Parra Road and Highway 45, north of Columbus, following a two-vehicle collision Aug. 30 that killed Nicholas Jenkins, 23.
A headlamp, a laundry basket and an icy trek back to MSMS
As soon as the power went out Jan. 24 in Irene Doyle’s family home in Oxford, seemingly every tree surrounding the property began snapping one after another.
Paid parking netting more than $31K/year for Starkville
Thinking back just a few years ago, Hayden Lehman recalls seeing the same cars occupying street parking outside Bulldog Burger day after day, taking up spots meant for customers and leaving little room for turnover.
New LINK CEO touts 30 years experience, billion-dollar wins
Iain Vasey’s familiarity with the Golden Triangle Development LINK dates back to 2011, when he went head-to-head with the organization while working to land a Hawker Beechcraft site selection deal as executive director of economic development for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber in Louisiana.
Mentorship program teaches young girls confidence, leadership
A group of middle school girls took turns addressing aldermen Tuesday night at Starkville City Hall, stepping to the podium to introduce themselves and share the wards and districts where they live.
252 unit apartment complex planned west of Highway 25
A new apartment complex is coming to Starkville with construction slated to begin next month.
Turner, Haug vie for Oktibbeha County court judge seat
Two candidates are vying for the Oktibbeha County Court judge seat, while Lowndes County incumbent Allison Kizer is running unopposed.
What the law requires as Oktibbeha weighs millions in OCH funds
Millions from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center could shape Oktibbeha County’s future, but a set of legal and ethical guidelines will determine how supervisors manage the funds.
A Dispatch Analysis: What would you do with $30 million?
As Oktibbeha County supervisors debate whether to spend or save between $55 million and $58 million from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, they face another question: How should the money be invested?
Community Profile: Longtime friends shape future of law enforcement in Noxubee County
Tedrick Liddell and Andreas Walker once walked the halls of Noxubee County High School together as members of the Class of 1993. Today, they lead law enforcement agencies side by side in the same county where they grew up.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s the status of Columbus Place?
Since Georgia-based Hull Property Group purchased the former Leigh Mall in 2019 and rebranded it as Columbus Place, residents have wondered what the future holds for the long-struggling property.
Golden Triangle largely spared by winter storm
Severe winter weather left most of the Golden Triangle unscathed this weekend, while other parts of the state have dealt with large-scale power outages, falling debris and iced over roads.
Sales tax collections dip in Starkville, Columbus
Both Starkville and Columbus saw declines in sales tax collections this month, with a 0.26% drop in Starkville and a 8.94% decrease in Columbus compared to December collections.
Aldermen reject bid to reopen vacant MLK Drive gas station
Sarah Saidi, a co-owner of 76 Gas and Grill on Highway 12, invested her life savings when she and her family moved from New York to Starkville last year, hoping to open a second convenience store and gas station along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive West.
Two teens walk into the hospital, both shot, uncooperative with police
Two men were taken to the hospital following a Tuesday evening shooting.
Supervisors prepare to launch first phase of countywide comprehensive plan
Supervisors will soon begin considering new land-use ordinances and development guidelines as they move into the first phase of implementing the county’s comprehensive plan.
Starkville eyes earlier alcohol sales for Sunday brunch
Restaurant owners and residents could soon see alcohol sales begin an hour earlier on Sunday mornings.
