Articles by Cullen Paradis
Ex-Tupelo police officer pleads guilty in death of his child’s mother
A former Tupelo police officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in circuit court Monday in the 2020 death of his child’s mother.
Columbus woman gets national award for cultural work in Appalachia
Columbus native Tiffany Sturdivant received an award Monday from President Joe Biden on behalf of Appalshop, a nonprofit that does cultural preservation and organization in Appalachia.
Installation on new wastewater aerators to begin in spring
Starkville will finally get new aerators to meet growing demands on wastewater infrastructure, though a lawsuit around 2020’s failed aerators is still waiting for its day in court.
Starkville man arrested after shots fired at Pecan Acres
A Monday altercation between three people led to shots being fired in the Pecan Acres public housing development and one arrest, according to a Starkville Police Department press release.
Carpenter hired to replace Farmer as new county administrator
After almost two months of operating without a county administrator, supervisors have once again filled the position.
4-County linemen encounter iguanas, debris and goodwill in Milton, Helene hurricane relief
George Jones had never had a parade thrown in honor of his work setting up power lines.
Volunteers, city workers to collect used tires Saturday
Volunteers and city workers will make the rounds this Saturday to cart away used tires for the Tired of Tires collection drive.
Ordinance change would require cameras, security at bars
An amendment overhauling Starkville’s rules around security and food for alcohol vendors went without public comments Tuesday despite potentially forcing dozens of establishments to install cameras.
Blake Shapen embracing leadership under center and in the QB room
July 18, 2025
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