Mississippi State’s CAVS Center helps Starkville police go high-tech with drones

The Starkville Police Department may soon be the envy of every law enforcement agency across the state. Thanks to a close partnership with Mississippi State University, the SPD will soon have three different state of the art robotics at its fingertips.

An officer and a lady

If you ask Starkville Chief of Police David Lindley what sets his department apart from the rest you might expect him to talk about the city’s low crime rate or the high morale among officers.

MSU grants will help rural communities

Rural communities across the state will soon be benefiting economically from the efforts of Mississippi State University.

Surprise: Drug bust leads to discovery of $1 million in heroin

Four months after making an arrest for what local law enforcement officials believed to be a large amount of cocaine, testing has shown to have also included a large amount of heroin, a drug not common to Columbus.

Wallace charges dismissed; son pleads guilty

Local attorney Steve Wallace has been cleared of all charges of his alleged role in an underage drinking raid in April.

MSU DUI intervention program enters 40th year

Mississippi State University is leading the way in educating Mississippians about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Louisiana fugitive arrested for multiple burglaries

The Starkville Police Department has apprehended a man believed to be responsible for at least six burglaries in the area.

Maloney chosen as Growth Alliance VP

The West Point/Clay County Growth Alliance has chosen a new vice president for economic development.

Link CEO Joe Max Higgins confirmed the hiring of Ron Maloney on Wednesday saying Maloney was the “hands down” choice for the position.

Arrest nets 13 pounds of marijuana

The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department seized approximately $30,000 in marijuana earlier this week.

NFL’s Lee eager to make mark in restaurant field

It’s not surprising that veteran NFL player Donald Lee is passionate about football. What may come as a surprise to some, however, is that Lee is equally passionate about the town that set him on the path to play in the National Football League.

Old West Point bridge ready for bids

Construction will soon begin to repair the Old West Point Bridge.

Oktibbeha Courthouse will add security cameras

One of Oktibbeha County’s courthouses could be beefing up security in the coming months.

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, visitors to the Oktibbeha County Circuit Courthouse may soon be seeing security cameras throughout the building.