Articles by Tim Pratt
Starkville planning board rejects developer’s rezoning request
The Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday voted against a developer’s request to rezone 4.88 acres off Highway 12 East for a multimillion dollar commercial development.
Fourth of July robbery suspects arrested
Three suspects wanted for the armed robbery of a couple walking home from a Fourth of July party were arrested Tuesday by Starkville police.
Police ID remaining robbery suspects
The Starkville Police Department Monday released the identities of the two remaining suspects wanted for an armed robbery last week on Spring Street.
Starkville police identify remaining robbery suspects
The Starkville Police Department Monday released the identities of the two remaining suspects wanted for an armed robbery last week on Spring Street.
MONDAY PROFILE: A visit with a local Pawn Star
A step inside AAA Jewelry & Loan Co. on Highway 182 in Starkville reveals a bargain hunter’s paradise.
Road paving continues around Starkville
Paving operations will continue around Starkville this week.
Police seek Starkville armed robbery suspects
The Starkville Police Department is searching for three suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery Monday morning on Spring Street.
Five left homeless after Oktibbeha County house fire
Five people were displaced when fire destroyed their home Thursday afternoon on Self Creek Road in Oktibbeha County.
Starkville aldermen approve new sidewalk along Gillespie Street
Pedestrians in Starkville soon will have a new sidewalk to traverse.
Ex-Red Cross leaders work to form new organization
From the ashes of the former Oktibbeha County Red Cross, a new organization is forming to provide local disaster response services.
Oktibbeha County exploring bond issue for road paving
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a motion to put a $10 million bond issue for road improvements on the November ballot, but the motion then failed when one member of the board changed his vote.
A building with a bright future
The Starkville Electric Department now is located in a new building.
Oktibbeha Red Cross director quits amid statewide restructuring
The mood was somber Thursday at the Oktibbeha County chapter of the American Red Cross.
Man wanted in Macon shooting found dead in Starkville home
A Starkville man wanted for a shooting in Macon Tuesday night was found dead in the home of his estranged wife Wednesday afternoon of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Area businesses make the Best in Mississippi list
Several Golden Triangle businesses were listed among the state’s best in Mississippi Magazine’s recently released Best of Mississippi rankings.
Property tax evaluations raising some eyebrows
The Oktibbeha County Tax Assessor’s Office is in the middle of evaluating property values in Starkville and Oktibbeha County, but the assessments are raising eyebrows among some residents.
Starkville planning commission OKs University Inn project … again
A public hearing Tuesday on the proposed University Inn renovation project pitted developers and supporters of the venture against representatives of the CottonMill Marketplace development, who spoke out in opposition.
‘The Real World’ premieres with MSU student
The streets of New Orleans were abuzz this winter with the sights and sounds of the Saints Super Bowl celebration, Mardi Gras and the antics of MTV’s latest “The Real World” cast.
Starkville camp features fun, learning and a dose of star power
The walls of the Armstrong Middle School gymnasium reverberated Friday morning as more than 270 campers at the 2010 Summer Enrichment Camp were greeted by a surprise visitor: 2009 American Idol finalist and Columbus native Jasmine Murray.
Humane Society sets low-cost spay and neuter event
The Oktibbeha County Humane Society is teaming up with Mississippi State University next month to offer a low-cost spay and neuter event at the county’s animal shelter on Industrial Park Road.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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