Articles by David Miller
Country singer to headline ‘Rockin’ the Park’
Concert venues can vary between hole-in-the-wall bars to 70,000-seat stadiums. But there’s one that brings out the best in country music singer Brinley Addington.
Country singer to headline ‘Rockin’ the Park’
Concert venues can vary between hole-in-the-wall bars to 70,000-seat stadiums. But there’s one that brings out the best in country music singer Brinley Addington.
Broadcast group works with World’s Finest Chocolate on Guinness record-setting campaign
When you see a 12,000-pound, Guinness World Record chocolate bar paraded around the country in the coming weeks, you’d never guess it has a tie to Starkville.
Citizens: Leash law would alleviate vicious-dog problem
STARKVILLE — Oktibbeha County is one step closer to adopting a vicious-dog ordinance.
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Tuesday held the first of two public hearings about the matter and presented a preliminary draft to roughly 25 citizens.
Sheriff’s department investigates arson
STARKVILLE — The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson following fires set to a trailer on back-to-back days.
NBA, NFL players give back to home communities
MABEN — When the Mississippi High School Activities Association did a recent walk-through of West Oktibbeha High School’s basketball gym, they told school administrators and coaches they needed to replace its goals to host the district tournament this year.
Starkville gets a clean sweep for MSU’s first home game
STARKVILLE — Straighten up, Starkville. You’ve got company on Thursday.
Get Swept Up, an annual event where local businesses and individuals spend six to seven hours cleaning up the town, kicks off Wednesday at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.
Starkville firefighters, servicemen touched by 9/11 memorial
STARKVILLE — People didn’t have to show to up to Fire Station One to pay tribute to the victims and emergency responders of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Starkville High School art students could have enjoyed a day the off instead of painting a memorial mural.
The 13 businesses that donated food, flowers and money to make the memorial event possible could have saved a few dollars and passed the duty to the next business.
But they didn’t.
Starkville, Oktibbeha to honor firefighters with tribute events
STARKVILLE — The call of duty, no matter the time or place, is part of the job for emergency responders. Even when the distress call is sent from more than 1,000 miles away.
Sheriff’s deputies make arrests in auto burglaries
STARKVILLE — Two men were arrested Friday in connection with an automobile burglary at The Pointe Apartments.
Two sought for shooting at moving vehicles
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men allegedly involved in shooting at moving vehicles Thursday night.
Columbus shuts out New Hope
Columbus High School football coach Tony Stanford feared a letdown following his team’s win against West Point last week.
Coming off the rivalry win, his undefeated team jumped back into another rivalry game against New Hope. To add to his nervousness, he said the Falcons didn’t have a good week of preparation for the Trojans.
The Falcons never looked in danger of being upset on their home field Friday, rolling to a 33-0 win to remain undefeated.
Henderson Ward Stewart unveils all-weather pavilion for outdoor classrooms
STARKVILLE — A playground is as synonymous with an elementary school as a pint-sized box of milk.
When the recess bell rings, boys race out of the classroom with basketballs in hand and climb everything in the yard. Girls jump rope and lounge by the jungle gym.
MSU students pledge volunteer service at 9/11 tribute booths
STARKVILLE — Like many of her Mississippi State University classmates, Madison Poole was a child when terrorists attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001.
Morgans weigh legal options after cycling accident
STARKVILLE — David Morgan struggles to accept the circumstances of his wife’s cycling accident.
The Morgans feel Cedar Bluff woman Robbie Norton, who hit Jan Morgan with her car while Morgan and a friend were cycling in Clay County on May 22, broke the law but hasn’t been punished.
Starkville recognized for its play opportunities
Starkville’s commitment to improving the quality and quantity of play access for children paid off Monday with the city’s selection as one of 151 “Playful City USA” Communities.
Aldermen jeopardize massive project over business owner’s complaints
June 19, 2025
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