Articles by Tim Pratt
Man rescued from Luxapalila Creek
A Columbus man was in good condition at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Saturday night after his boat overturned on Luxapalila Creek earlier in the day and rescuers pulled him from the frigid water.
Murder, cowbell assault trials delayed in Oktibbeha
The trial of a Maben woman accused of killing her husband in 2009 has been continued until the next term of Oktibbeha County Circuit Court. The aggravated assault trial of a Columbus man accused of striking another man in the head with a cowbell during the 2009 Egg Bowl at Mississippi State University was also continued until the next court term.
Transportation commissioner runoff Tuesday in north Miss.
Golden Triangle voters have a chance to elect one of their own Tuesday when Starkville resident Mike Tagert squares off against DeSoto County’s John Caldwell in a runoff to fill the vacant Mississippi Department of Transportation Northern District Transportation Commissioner seat.
Momentum ramps up for Starkville skate park
As Mississippi State University student Tony DiNolfo sped toward a steep wooden ramp Saturday at the Starkville Community Market, he crouched slightly on his skateboard, adjusted his feet and prepared for takeoff.
Oktibbeha coroner qualifies for re-election
Coroner Michael Hunt qualified Monday to run for re-election. As of Friday afternoon, no other candidates had qualified for the coroner’s race.
Clay resident calls for more minorities in county jobs
A Clay County man is questioning the hiring practices of the county’s Board of Supervisors.
MSU student charged with arson in dorm fire
A Mississippi State University student was charged with first-degree arson Tuesday after he allegedly set a bulletin board on fire in Cresswell Hall.
Starkville police busy with string of burglaries
A recent string of burglaries has Starkville police urging citizens to lock their doors and keep valuables out of sight.
New production, competitions keep Starkville Community Theatre busy
Fresh off a runner-up finish at the Mississippi Theatre Association’s annual awards ceremony in Meridian, Starkville Community Theatre members are preparing for a new production at the Playhouse on Main and a trip to Atlanta for the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
New production, competitions keep Starkville Community Theatre busy
Fresh off a runner-up finish at the Mississippi Theatre Association’s annual awards ceremony in Meridian, Starkville Community Theatre members are preparing for a new production at the Playhouse on Main and a trip to Atlanta for the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
Fund established for Oktibbeha constable battling cancer
Family and friends of Oktibbeha County Constable Jimmy Shurden have established a bank account in his name to help pay his mounting medical bills from a battle with cancer.
Starkville woman fights off purse snatcher
A woman fought off a would-be purse snatcher Friday in the AT&T parking lot on Highway 12.
City to help Starkville woman forced out of flood-ravaged home
A steady rain fell on Starkville Tuesday morning as Susan Shappley watched the water rise in the channel behind her former home on Maple Drive.
Man holds up Starkville gas station
The Starkville Police Department is investigating the city’s second armed robbery in less than a week.
Suspect arrested in Starkville McDonald’s robbery
A Chickasaw County man suspected of robbing a McDonald’s restaurant last week on Highway 12 has been apprehended.
‘Souper Bowl’ slated for Starkville’s State Theater
Chefs from some of the Golden Triangle’s most popular restaurants will converge on the newly renovated State Theatre next weekend for the Starkville Young Professionals’ fourth annual Souper Bowl cook-off.
Oktibbeha County making money off old cars
Oktibbeha County is set to make some money off nearly three dozen old vehicles.
Dudy Gras keeps growing
STARKVILLE — Organizers of Starkville’s annual Dudy Gras celebration are offering more activities at this year’s event than ever before.
More qualify for local elections
STARKVILLE– More than 30 people have qualified for the coming elections in Oktibbeha County, while another 26 have qualified in Clay County.
Starkville community members honored with awards
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held its annual awards banquet Thursday night and honored nearly a dozen citizens and businesses for their contributions to the community.
