College Board OKs MSU’s role in CottonMill Marketplace plans

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Judges hand down Oktibbeha Circuit Court sentences

Judges Lee Howard and Jim Kitchens handed down sentences on a dozen defendants Wednesday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Judges to speak at Tea Party meeting

Three of the five candidates seeking judgeship in the 16th Circuit Court District will be speaking at the monthly meeting of the Starkville Tea Party Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church.

Starkville man found guilty on cocaine charge escapes from Circuit Court

The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who walked out of Circuit Court during his trial Tuesday.

Calif. firm invests more than $30 million in Starkville company

Power Integrations Inc. has announced that it will invest $30 million in SemiSouth Laboratories Inc., a semiconductor manufacturer in Starkville.

Arrest Report 10-21-10

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests:

Pickens County glad to be in playoffs

Scott Marchant isn’t so concerned about where his Pickens County team will be in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs.

Filing: Cadence had offer from Community Bancorp same day it agreed to Trustmark deal

Papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today show that Cadence Bank forged ahead with its failed merger agreement with Trustmark Bank on the same day that it received a higher offer from Community Bancorp, which scooped up the Starkville bank weeks later.

Tennessee women pick to win SEC

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Tennessee was predicted to win the 2011 Southeastern Conference women’s basketball championship in voting Tuesday by a select panel of SEC and national media members.

Blanchard, ICC ready for Northeast

Former Aberdeen High School football standout Tevin Blanchard has been studying football game films more often this season at Itawamba Community College to get a better idea of his squad’s weekly opponent.

There’s no secret Thursday night.

MSU student reports robbery near campus

Mississippi State University officials are urging students to be vigilant and take personal safety precautions after a reported mugging Tuesday on the edge of campus.

Boehner to campaign for Nunnelee on Thursday

U.S. House Republican leader John Boehner will campaign for congressional candidate Alan Nunnelee in northern Mississippi on Thursday, signaling the GOP’s intense effort to win back a seat it lost in 2008.

Lowndes to participate in statewide tornado drill

Columbus and Lowndes County will participate in the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. conducted by the National Weather Service.

MSU, Ole Miss’ Warren get top billing in media voting

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Mississippi State men’s basketball team and the University of Mississippi’s Chris Warren earned top billing Monday.

For the second-consecutive year, media members covering the Southeastern Conference have picked MSU to win the Western Division, while Warren, a senior guard, was picked to the preseason All-SEC first team.

Spending tops $2 million in 1st District congressional race

North Mississippi’s congressional race is turning into a multimillion dollar contest as Democrats work to hold onto the seat they won in 2008 and Republicans try to reclaim it.

Police arrest man for Brookville Gardens shooting

A Natchez man was charged this weekend with aggravated assault for a shooting Sunday morning in Brookville Gardens.

Bulldogs ranked after long absence

When Mississippi State arrived back on campus a little after 1 a.m. Sunday morning, a throng of fans awaited to celebrate the Bulldogs’ 10-7 victory over No. 22 Florida in The Swamp.

Serious boating accidents can be avoided with training

During the Bass Fishing League regional competition last weekend, there was a boating accident that claimed the life of one of the anglers. There were several different tournaments being held on the same weekend one of the boats from one of the other tournaments collided with a BFL contestant’s boat.

Pickens County goes on road to spoil homecoming

The Pickens County High School football team took a 34-0 halftime lead Friday and coasted to a victory by the same score at Sunshine’s homecoming contest in a Class 1A, Region 4A game.

East Oktibbeha beats Weir for third victory in a row

After opening the season with six straight losses, the East Oktibbeha High School football team beat Weir 38-28 Friday for its third straight victory.