Police department adds three new officers

The Starkville Police Department Tuesday took its first step in rebuilding its force following the loss of seven officers this year.

Oktibbeha County avoids garbage-rate increase

Garbage pickup rates won’t increase for Oktibbeha County residents, at least for the near future. The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to allow President Marvell Howard to execute the renewal of the county’s sanitation contract with Golden Triangle Service District Cooperative.

Starkville schools add doctorate to list of superintendent requirements

The search for a new Starkville School District superintendent begins Monday. SSD officials Tuesday finalized the criteria for the job announcement and accompanying brochure, taking into consideration recommendations from stakeholder and community meetings conducted by the Mississippi School Boards Association, which is contracted by the SSD to conduct the search.

Info fair to promote Starkville’s master plan

STARKVILLE — The city of Starkville will hold an information fair to promote its master plan ahead of a public referendum later this month.

Body discovered in Okitbbeha County

The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman after her body was discovered Sunday.

Several services available for elderly and disabled through Medicaid waiver

STARKVILLE — For the elderly and disabled who don’t want to live in a nursing home and are struggling to care for themselves in their own home, there’s a program available with people ready to help.

Prairie Arts train ride a tradition for kids, parents

WEST POINT — The Prairie Arts Festival features dozens of food vendors and hundreds of booths featuring art, clothing and furniture for sale. Still, there’s something about the train ride that makes it stand alone from the rest of the events. 

Oktibbeha to schedule public hearing for vicious animal ordinance

STARKVILLE — In anticipation of public pressure to adopt a vicious animal ordinance, the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors plans to schedule public hearings about the issue at Tuesday’s meeting.

Three arrested in accident Friday morning

STARKVILLE — A Yazoo City man involved in a multi-car accident that sent two passengers to the hospital Friday morning was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run. 

West Lowndes falls to Shannon

For the second straight week, the step up in competition proved too much for the West Lowndes High School football team.

West Lowndes managed only 86 yards of offense and four first downs Friday night in a 50-14 loss to Class 4A Shannon

Owners of dogs who attacked two children charged

STARKVILLE — The owners of five dogs that attacked two children in Oktibbeha County last month have been charged with two counts of aggravated assault.

Area teens get their first taste of the workforce selling drinks at MSU events

Their calves ache from climbing steps; their backs are sore from carrying a 35-pound drink case. They’re lucky to be able to speak after game day, from screaming “Ice-cold drinks!” over the sound of 55,000 clanging cowbells.

Bond for MSU student accused in stabbing reduced

The Mississippi State University student accused of stabbing a fellow student had his bond reduced and will face an Oktibbeha County grand jury.

North Central United Way looking for corporate boost

STARKVILLE — The United Way of North Central Mississippi wasn’t immune to the downturn of the economy in 2010-11. The charity, which allocates money to 18 agencies in Oktibbeha, Choctaw, Webster and Winston counties, experienced “one of it’s lowest years” of giving last year, Executive Director Nikki Grives said Wednesday during the 2012 kickoff event at the Oktibbeha County Boy’s and Girl’s Club.

Tractor Supply attracted by Starkville’s farmers, horse owners

STARKVILLE — The retail growth of west Starkville will continue with Tractor Supply Co., which will open a new location in mid-to-late January.

A place to skate: West Point develops skate park

WEST POINT — By spring 2012, skaters in West Point will have their own park. West Point’s Inline and Skateboarding Experience, or WISE, will be a 3,000-square-foot skate park located at Marshall Park. The park will feature a bowl, rails and an outer ring for inline skaters.

Stabbing suspect granted continuance for bond negotiation

A man accused of stabbing another man this weekend appeared in municipal court Monday and was granted a continuance to negotiate a lower bond.

Five arrested for damaging vehicle

Five people were arrested Sunday and charged with felony malicious mischief after damaging a car at Ace 21 Apartments.

A project with CLASS: Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s Project Community Leaders Assisting Schools for Success helps students, teachers

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NBA star gives back with Travis Outlaw Day

Six years ago, Travis Outlaw Day started as a small gathering of roughly 100 people at McKee Park.

Today, organizers expect close to 5,000 to attend the free, fun-filled day hosted by one of Starkville’s most notable celebrities.