Gregory, Murdock ‘surprised’ by exit of five SBC members

STARKVILLE — In recent months, Starkville Beautification Committee member Jeremy Murdock thought members had started to work past project and communication issues.

Robinson takes manslaughter deal; sentenced to 20 years

STARKVILLE — Floyd Robinson, once convicted of murdering his on-again, off-again girlfriend, pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter in his new trial in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Saturday Profile: Austin Shafer returns home to build a better Starkville

STARKVILLE — Like many people who leave their hometown, Austin Shafer thought he’d return to Starkville when the kids were grown and it was time to retire.

But when the Greater Starkville Development Partnership offered him a job, Shafer, then working for Southern Motion in Houston, Texas, didn’t hesitate.

Race held to benefit Nick Bell foundation

When Linda Bell started a foundation in her late son Nick’s honor, she envisioned it inspiring people to do their own good works.

SHS fall festival fundraiser set for today

There’s easier ways to raise money than organizing a festival, but there’s not as much fun in raffles and candy sales.

Starkville High band thinks outside the box with halftime routine

If you’ve seen one marching band’s halftime show, you’ve seen them all.

DuPree: Starkville can be a model for other towns

Johnny DuPree sees a lot of Hattiesburg in Starkville.

Aldermen bounce ideas for redistricting

The first work session to discuss Starkville’s redistricting of voting wards ended Tuesday with aldermen sketching solutions on a four-foot map of the city.

Four sex crime cases continued

Four sex crime cases last week were continued in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

ChangeMob helps needy causes, rewards donors

The feel-good spirit sparked by philanthropy abates when benefactors realize how much of their donation doesn’t reach its intended destination. Hoping to give people more power and transparency in making donations, Jonathan Kuiper has developed ChangeMob, a fully-automated system to donate money to a needy cause.

Fifth annual Sweet Potato Drop benefits local food pantries, residents

STARKVILLE — As the sun breaks over the horizon and the crisp fall breeze swirls fallen leaves along the road Friday, an 18-wheeler leaves Vardaman, “the sweet potato capital of the world.”

Defense answers call for Timberwolves

MABEN — For all the attention Von Smith and the high-scoring West Oktibbeha County High School football team’s offense gets each week, coach Adam Lowrey knew there’d come a time when the defense would have to carry the team.

On Friday, the Timberwolves defense recorded three turnovers and four sacks and held the East Oktibbeha Titans to under 100 yards of offense in a 40-14 win, their fourth straight against their county rival.

New transit system to link residents, business and MSU

STARKVILLE — Organizers trying to revive a transit system between Mississippi State University and the city of Starkville have championed community involvement as the crux of the project.

MSU’s Shaw targets Jan. 2012 for CottonMill Marketplace construction

STARKVILLE — The log cabin that used to house Burger King is crumbling to pieces and should be a vacant lot in the next few days. Speculation of what new business is going to be located at the corner of Highway 12 and Spring Street spread through social network Twitter over the last few days.

Maben man to serve 15 years for 2009 beating death

STARKVILLE — Steven D. Love will spend 15 years in prison for the beating death of a Maben man in November 2009.

Study: Insufficient pipe sizes cause of Maple, Carver Drive flooding

The Starkville Board of Aldermen has a better understanding of two long-standing trouble spots for storm water drainage after Tuesday’s meeting. How to solve each issue will be a “process” moving forward.

Resident asks Aldermen to address Westside parking concerns

STARKVILLE – Turner Purnell’s parking and safety concerns for Westside Drive will continue.

Extended alcohol sales at State Theatre discussed

STARKVILLE — If State Theatre owner Daniel Waide had his way, Starkville’s nightlife scene would rival other college towns across the southeast. STARKVILLE — If State Theatre owner Daniel Waide had his way, Starkville’s nightlife scene would rival other college towns across the southeast.

Bioterrorism outreach must be enhanced, FBI analyst

STARKVILLE — Terrorism is often associated with suicide bombings and militia-style warfare.

Supes set fines, penalties in latest vicious dog ordinance

In the latest draft of Oktibbeha County’s vicious-dog ordinance, violators will face up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.