Articles by Tim Pratt
Police searching for second Brookville Gardens suspect
Starkville police have arrested one man and are looking for another in connection with an incident at Brookville Gardens last month, during which several shots were fired and an apartment door was kicked in illegally.
Oktibbeha Supervisors plan tax increase
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors is planning a 2010-2011 fiscal year budget which includes a 4.48-mill ad valorem tax increase.
Record crowd attends Travis Outlaw Day
The largest crowd on record packed McKee Park Saturday for the city of Starkville’s sixth annual Travis Outlaw Day.
Conflict brews over sidewalks
As Golden Triangle Planning and Development District Executive Director Rupert “Rudy” Johnson walked along the edge of Miley Drive Friday morning, he looked west and eyed Southwire and Clark Distributing Co.
Sheriff’s department searches for motorcycle thieves
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public to help identify and apprehend three men suspected of stealing a motorcycle Wednesday from a local apartment complex.
Perkins opposed to ‘subjective’ pay raises
When the Starkville Board of Aldermen Monday voted to move forward with plans for an ad valorem tax increase and a hike in sanitation fees, Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins was vehemently opposed.
Commission to examine possible historic districts
Starkville’s newly formed Historic Preservation Commission met for the first time Tuesday and is now planning the first steps toward designating older portions of the city as “historic” and protecting them from unchecked development and modifications.
Events honor end of World War II, remember area’s aviation history
STARKVILLE — With the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II approaching, some of Oktibbeha County’s biggest history buffs are preparing for a weekend event to honor area veterans.
Starkville residents facing tax increase
Residents of Starkville could soon face a tax increase. The Starkville Board of Aldermen Monday voted 4-3 to instruct the city clerk’s office to compose a 2010-2011 fiscal year budget which includes a .45-mill tax increase.
New schools showcased in Starkville
As 6-year-old Alvin Rogers walked through the new classroom wing at Sudduth Elementary School Sunday afternoon and entered the gymnasium, he gestured excitedly at the high ceiling, bright white floors and wide open space.
Starkville board’s first year marked by success, controversy
It has been nearly 14 months since Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and the Board of Aldermen took office with plans to upgrade city infrastructure, improve residents’ quality of life and oversee the construction of a new, state-of-the-art municipal complex.
At Sturgis motorcycle rally, some bikers spread gospel
Dozens of church groups and Christian motorcycle clubs were among those packing Sturgis this weekend for the Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally.
Pat Station Road Extension construction begins in Starkville
The woods west of Old West Point Road have been cleared and the surveyors’ flags have been laid as construction began this month on the Pat Station Road extension project.
Back in the saddle: Bikers invade tiny Sturgis for All-Bike Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS — Gray clouds hung over Sturgis most of the day Wednesday, but the mud and the rain did little to dampen the mood in this town of less than 300 people as residents and vendors prepared for the Sturgis South All-Bike Motorcycle Rally.
Back in the saddle: Bikers invade tiny Sturgis for All-Bike Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS — Gray clouds hung over Sturgis most of the day Wednesday, but the mud and the rain did little to dampen the mood in this town of less than 300 people as residents and vendors prepared for the Sturgis South All-Bike Motorcycle Rally.
Aldermen grapple over budget, tax increase
With one side speaking out against a tax increase and the other saying one is necessary to maintain city services, the Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday night rejected three different budget options for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Woman arrested for grand larceny
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Starkville woman Tuesday morning on a warrant for grand larceny.
Oktibbeha Supervisors looking into vicious dog laws
In the wake of three recent dog attacks south of Starkville, the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors is looking into measures to help control dangerous animals.
Police investigating shots fired at Brookville Gardens
No injuries were reported following a Sunday night shooting at Brookville Gardens Apartments.
Red Cross hires new office head
The Oktibbeha County branch of the American Red Cross now has a full-time office coordinator.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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