Jury in Batiste trial could be sequestered

Jury selection continued this morning in the capital murder trial of former Mississippi State University student Bobby Batiste, who is accused of killing his roommate last year at their off-campus apartment.

Chiropractor bounces back from office fire

It’s been nearly two months since fire ripped through the chiropractic office of Dr. Robert Leach at the corner of Russell and Hogan streets.

Sidewalk, stormwater ordinances irk builder

Builder Clayton Richardson is fed up with Starkville’s stormwater and sidewalk ordinances, saying the regulations are too strict and are scaring away developers.

Excitement builds for aerospace megasite

Touting messages of progress and economic development, some of the state’s most influential people gathered Monday at East Mississippi Community College-Golden Triangle to mark what Joe Higgins called “the end of the beginning” of the Golden Triangle Regional Global Industrial Aerospace Park project.

Supervisor wants return to the beat system

STARKVILLE — Oktibbeha County Supervisor Orlando Trainer has long been a proponent of road-improvement projects in his district, but he’s felt limited by the unit system under which the county operates.

Cash festival attendance down from past years

Hours after the conclusion of the third annual Johnny Cash Flower Pickin’ Festival Sunday, organizer Robbie Ward said he plans to bring the event back to Main Street next year.

Starkville teens building robot

The buzzing of power tools echoed down the empty corridor in Mississippi State University’s Simrall Hall Friday night, though no classes were in session.

Johnny Cash Festival rocks Starkville

STARKVILLE — Musician John Francis recalls a time last February when he was working with John Carter Cash, the only son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and the pair went to a cabin in the woods to hash out some songs.

Mark Keenum installed at MSU

STARKVILLE — When Mark Keenum and Scott Ross roamed the campus of Mississippi State University three decades ago, they were just students with their whole lives ahead of them.

Fists of fury: Wrestling a way of life for MWF performers

STARKVILLE — Danny Campbell walks confidently through the narrow back hallways at Rick’s Cafe Americain with a drink in his hand, a smile on his face and a tight black T-shirt that reads “I support midget violence.”

At the edge of the kitchen, Campbell, 44, is stopped by a handful of young women who ask to pose with him for photos. He is more than happy to oblige.

On wings of Eagles: Starkville teen overcomes obstacles to earn Scouting’s highest honor

David Bouchard of Starkville was born blind and has spent all 18 years of his life overcoming obstacles. He will be awarded Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church for overcoming one of them.

Planners reject controversial zoning change

The Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday voted against a developer’s request to rezone 4.98 acres off Yellow Jacket Drive.

Kappa Sigma’s charter revoked at MSU

The national office of the Kappa Sigma fraternity last week revoked the charter of the organization’s Mississippi State University chapter. Kappa Sigma was investigated by university officials for violations stemming from a September party involving alcohol and underage drinking.

Midget wrestling coming to Starkville

Fans of the unusual will be in for a treat this week as Rick’s Cafe in Starkville hosts a night of professional midget wrestling.

The Micro Wrestling Federation, a nationwide touring group, will put on a show Oct. 14 at Rick’s, located at 319 B Highway 82 E. The MWF will set up a ”mini” wrestling ring in the middle of the dance floor, said Rick’s Cafe owner Rick Welch, and six to eight wrestlers will perform.

Curbside recycling kicks off

Joe Bell and Stan Shurden were ready Wednesday for the first day of citywide curbside recycling pickup to begin in Starkville.

But the co-owners of Starkville Recycling had no idea how much material they would actually process.

City enforces strict drainage rule

STARKVILLE — Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman made the definitive decision Tuesday on what stormwater runoff standards developers will have to meet to build in the city.

Oktibbeha supes back megasite

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Monday threw its official support behind a potential aerospace megasite project adjacent to Golden Triangle Regional Airport.

Painting and skating

STARKVILLE — On the first Friday of each month, a new artist’s work is put on display at Cre8tive Warehouse at Washington and Lampkin streets in downtown Starkville. The pieces then remain on display for a few weeks before another artist takes over the Warehouse’s gallery space.

Program trains seniors to re-enter work force

Experience Works is looking for more than two dozen senior citizens to begin on-the-job training programs — and possibly find gainful employment — at locations around the Golden Triangle.

Black Hills Festival reborn in Starkville

STARKVILLE — It’s been 10 long years since the sounds of the Black Hills Festival echoed throughout the neighborhoods around J.L. King Memorial Park, off of North Long Street.

This Saturday, however, nearby residents will once again be greeted by a drum call and day-long celebration when the event returns to Starkville.