Articles by Tim Pratt
New Habitat for Humanity house nearing completion
Construction nearly is complete on the Mississippi State University Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity in the Sunset subdivision west of Starkville.
On Saturday, every Starkville dog has its day
Pet owners in Starkville will be in for a treat this weekend as the city celebrates Responsible Dog Ownership Day in McKee Park.
Starkville planning board OKs Florida Care plans
The Starkville planning and zoning commission Tuesday unanimously approved a conditional use request and preliminary plat for Florida Care Properties Inc. to build a new training center at the corner of North Montgomery Street and Womack Road.
West Point residents facing water, sewer rate hikes
WEST POINT — West Point Water and Light Department customers soon may have to pay more for water and sewer service.
Committee: Need for Starkville municipal complex ‘not even a question’
As Starkville Municipal Court Administrator Tony Rook walked the city’s newly formed Municipal Complex Committee through City Hall Tuesday morning, committee members couldn’t hide their surprise at the condition of the 71-year-old building.
Firefighters combat wildfire near Oktibbeha County Lake
Nobody was injured, but several small structures were damaged Tuesday afternoon when high winds fanned a wildfire near Oktibbeha County Lake.
Florida Care Day Training Center to relocate
The Florida Care Day Training Center is planning to move to a new 8,500-square-foot facility at the corner of North Montgomery Street and Womack Road.
City: Recycling dump was accidental
The city’s investigation into why a Sanitation Department truck dumped curbside recycling materials Thursday morning at the Golden Triangle Regional Landfill revealed the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding by the driver.
Day in the Country celebrating 40 years
Once a year, however, the Oktoc Community Club transforms into the Oktoc Country Store for the annual Fall Day in the Country event. This year, the event is scheduled to take place Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starkville recycling bags end up in landfill
Starkville city leaders have launched an inter-departmental investigation to determine why bags of materials residents left out for the city’s free curbside recycling program are being dumped in a landfill in Clay County.
Clay supervisors targeting delinquent garbage bills
The Clay County Board of Supervisors is taking steps to collect $153,000 in delinquent garbage bills.
Cadence execs come along with buyout deal
The pending sale of Cadence Bank to Community Bancorp will result in the retention of the Cadence name, local bank branches and jobs, but the same executives who have come under fire recently for the downfall of the company appear to be on track to keep their positions.
Starkville aldermen delay decision on sidewalk ordinance
The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday delayed a decision on possible amendments to the city’s sidewalk ordinance so additional input can be gathered from builders and other local stakeholders.
Starkville Parks and Rec to offer Zumba classes
Beginning later this month, the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department will offer Zumba classes at the Sportsplex on Lynn Lane.
Benefit tennis tourney this week in Starkville
Dozens of the Golden Triangle’s best tennis players are set to face off this weekend at the seventh annual Buckley Faulk Memorial Tournament in Starkville.
Benefit tennis tourney this week in Starkville
Dozens of the Golden Triangle’s best tennis players are set to face off this weekend at the seventh annual Buckley Faulk Memorial Tournament in Starkville.
Oktibbeha to begin tax-payment plan for residents
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Monday took the first steps toward revising the county’s tax collection methods, which would allow residents to pay ad valorem taxes in installments instead of one full payment.
Burn ban in effect for city of Starkville
A burn ban is in effect for the city of Starkville and one could be on the way in Oktibbeha County.
Starkville Parks and Rec Department wins award
For the second year in a row, the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department brought a first-place award home from the Mississippi Park and Recreation Association’s Annual Convention and Trade Show.
MSU Theatre prepares for upcoming shows
The theater group at Mississippi State University is preparing for another season in the spotlight.
