Articles by Tim Pratt
MSU Theatre prepares for upcoming shows
The theater group at Mississippi State University is preparing for another season in the spotlight.
Family grateful wildfire spares home
Down at the end of John Starr Road, where the gravel road ends and the pine trees begin, Kristi Jones stood on her front porch Friday morning and gazed out over 80 acres of scorched earth.
Wildfire chars 80 acres in Oktibbeha County
No injuries were reported Thursday after a wildfire destroyed approximately 80 acres off John Starr Road in southwest Oktibbeha County.
Starkville-MSU Symphony performs today
The Starkville-Mississippi State University Symphony performed for thousands of elementary school children today and will put on another show for the public tonight during a series of concerts on the Mississippi State campus.
Starkville-MSU Symphony performs today
The Starkville-Mississippi State University Symphony performed for thousands of elementary school children today and will put on another show for the public tonight during a series of concerts on the Mississippi State campus.
Hospital Road in Starkville to close for road work
Hospital Road will be closed Monday between Reed Road and Hiwassee Drive as roadway reconstruction and repaving operations begin.
General: After Katrina, few prepared for disaster
With hurricane season in full swing, emergency management officials and government leaders are more ready to respond to a natural disaster now than they were before Hurricane Katrina, but many residents are still unprepared for a major event, the former commander of Joint Task Force Katrina said Wednesday at Mississippi State University.
Breaking the cycle: Starkville native hopes to start scholarship program
Alexander Gibson knows how hard it is for high school students to receive college scholarship offers.
As a student at Starkville High School, Gibson, now 23, says he saw plenty of fellow students and family members try their best, but still only manage a C average.
A mean, green research machine: Insect chemical facility designed to be energy efficient
Construction soon will begin on a new $1.3 million research facility near the edge of the Mississippi State University campus.
Family fun time at the Columbus Fair
As the merry-go-round began its slow spin Saturday at the Columbus Fair, 4-year-old Kalani Perry sat comfortably on his black horse, grabbed the pole in front of him and held on for the ride.
Thousands pack Cotton District for Bulldog Bash
As the sun went down west of Starkville Friday evening, the streets of the Cotton District quickly filled with revelers, balconies overlooking University Drive crowded with spectators and the sounds of drums, electric guitars and turntables echoed off nearby buildings.
Trustmark: Some Cadence jobs will ‘go away,’ branches will consolidate
The pending sale of Starkville-based Cadence Bank to Trustmark National Bank could lead to the consolidation of local branches and staff, but a decision on those changes won’t be made until the sale is finalized early next year, a Trustmark bank executive said Thursday.
What’s that smell? Alerted by passerby, police make pot bust in Cotton District
The Starkville Police Department arrested two Mississippi State University students this week after a passerby smelled marijuana coming from a residence in the Cotton District and called police.
Propane to fuel some Starkville, Oktibbeha, MSU vehicles
Fifteen vehicles belonging to the city of Starkville, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office and Mississippi State University soon will be fitted with new propane fuel technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.
Skate park planned for Starkville’s George Evans Park
The effort to build a skateboard park in Starkville is gaining momentum.
Starkville rejects revisions to sign ordinance
The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday held its fifth public hearing on amendments to the city’s sign ordinance and then rejected the proposed revisions by one vote.
Starkville not yet settled on new sidewalk rules
The Starkville Board of Aldermen this fall could vote on amendments to the city’s sidewalk ordinance and allow variances and an appeal process, but revisions also are in the works regarding the circumstances when sidewalks are required.
Improvements coming to Louisville Street in Starkville
As John and Lakeisha Randle walked along the side of Louisville Street Monday afternoon, traffic passed by just feet from where the duo stepped diligently over gravel, grass patches and driveways.
Starkville duo arrested for making false robbery report
The Starkville Police Department has arrested two people and charged them with making a false police report after the pair claimed they were robbed this weekend in the Cotton District, then admitted to making up the story.
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