Articles by Tim Pratt
Emerson begins recycling program
The students in Becky Bickford’s 4-year-old pre-kindergarten class at Emerson Family School could hardly contain their excitement Friday morning when members of the Green Starkville organization introduced the Starkville School District’s first comprehensive recycling program.
MSU students protest helmet ordinance
STARKVILLE — The group began gathering outside Perry Cafeteria on the Mississippi State University campus Thursday just before 7 p.m.
Starkville Community Market to open May 15
STARKVILLE — A once-vacant lot in downtown Starkville is quickly being transformed into the new site of the Starkville Community Market.
Cre8tive Warehouse founder hosts meeting Friday about future of the building
STARKVILLE — When Heath Kleinke, Eric Abbott and Carey Estes opened the Cre8tive Warehouse in April 2008, their goal was to provide a work space where local artists could feed off each other’s creativity.
Officials: Tornadoes struck Oktibbeha, Clay
The National Weather Service today confirmed tornadoes touched down Saturday afternoon in Oktibbeha and Clay counties as part of a violent line of thunderstorms.
Miss. State police investigate strong-arm robbery
Mississippi State University police seek more information about a weekend robbery reported on Monday.
Oktibbeha couple ‘lucky’ damage wasn’t worse
Roy and Doris Sagely were in their mobile home near the corner of Highway 389 and Sun Creek Road Saturday afternoon when they heard what sounded like a tornado approaching from the southwest.
Damage from reported tornado in Oktibbeha, Lowndes counties
STARKVILLE — An unknown number of houses and trailers were damaged this afternoon in Oktibbeha County when a line of severe storms passed through the area, County Administrator Don Posey said.
Down to Earth: MSU touts environmentally friendly efforts during celebration
A gathering of some of Starkville’s most environmentally conscious minds took place Thursday at Mississippi State University as the 40th anniversary of Earth Day was celebrated around campus.
Shooting suspects face armed robbery charges
STARKVILLE — Two men suspected of shooting a man last year on North Montgomery Street are facing new charges in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Citywide Burn ban in effect indefinitely
STARKVILLE — The Starkville Fire Department this week issued a burn ban throughout the city until further notice.
Construction to begin on Pat Station Road extension
STARKVILLE — Construction on an extension of Pat Station Road could start within weeks, following action from the Starkville Board of Aldermen this week.
Aldermen to re-advertise vacant school board seat
STARKVILLE — After months of delays, public scrutiny, an appointment and subsequent veto, the Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday voted to readvertise for letters of interest to fill the open seat on the Starkville School District board of trustees.
Starkville passes controversial helmet ordinance
STARKVILLE — The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved a controversial safety helmet ordinance Tuesday, despite complaints of too much “big government” involvement coming from opponents of the measure.
Apartment fire cause could be weeks away
STARKVILLE — It could be weeks before fire investigators make an official ruling on the cause of the Sunday morning blaze at Campus Trails Apartments, a senior fire official said Tuesday.
Construction to begin on education building
STARKVILLE — Construction could begin by the end of the week on the new Oktibbeha County School District central office building in downtown Starkville.
Museum garden an exercise in sustainability
The grounds of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum are being transformed this week into a series of self-sustaining gardens as construction continues on a first-of-its-kind landscaping project in Starkville.
Construction work sparks blaze in Starkville home
A day after fire tore through two buildings in the Campus Trails apartment complex, Starkville firefighters were back to work this afternoon for a house fire on Green Street.
Officials: Fire at Starkville complex started in attic; no foul play suspected
Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a Sunday morning fire in the Campus Trails apartment complex that damaged two buildings and displaced 70 residents.
