Carville, Matalin light up MSU

James Carville and Mary Matalin come from vastly different backgrounds.

He’s a Democratic political strategist who grew up in Louisiana. She’s a Republican from Illinois.

E-mail scam targets arts council

STARKVILLE — Candy Crecink went to work Tuesday morning expecting it to be just like any other day.

But within minutes, Crecink was on the phone with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report a suspected Internet crime.

Carville, Matalin to speak at MSU tonight

STARKVILLE — Political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin, the husband-and-wife duo known for sitting on opposite sides of the political aisle, are set to speak today at Mississippi State University as part of the College of Business’s third annual Leadership Summit. 

Police searching for Oktibbeha man

STARKVILLE — The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a man missing since Monday afternoon. 

Starkville Parks and Rec garners state recognition

STARKVILLE – The Starkville Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating two awards it won this week at the Mississippi Recreation and Park Association Conference in McComb.

Bulldogs ready to bash

STARKVILLE — The streets of the Cotton District will be abuzz this weekend as the 10th annual Bulldog Bash kicks off with food, fun and live music.

Latimer appointed city attorney

STARKVILLE — After more than two months with an interim city attorney, the Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday finally agreed on an official replacement.

Construction to begin on Poorhouse Road paving

STARKVILLE — Construction is set to begin soon on two long-awaited infrastructure projects in Oktibbeha County.

Curbside recycling a sign of the times in Starkville

STARKVILLE — As Starkville residents continue to sign up for the city’s new curbside recycling program, officials and “green” advocates in town can’t help but feel like their efforts are finally paying off.

Leaders ready to ‘move on’ from liquor debate

The final chapter in Starkville’s Sunday alcohol sales debate was written Wednesday in Jackson by the Mississippi Tax Commission.

Hunter safety courses available

STARKVILLE — It’s not too late for Golden Triangle residents to sign up for upcoming hunter education courses with the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

State approves Sunday liquor sales in Starkville

The State Tax Commission this morning approved the city of Starkville’s request to allow restaurants to sell liquor and wine on Sundays.

Electric rates on the rise in Starkville

STARKVILLE — On the same night the Starkville Board of Aldermen approved a balanced budget and long-term plans to improve the city’s infrastructure, the board also voted 4-3 in favor of a utility rate increase for customers of the Starkville Electric Department.

State takes up Sunday alcohol petition today

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi Tax Commission was scheduled to meet this morning to consider the city of Starkville’s request to allow restaurants to sell liquor and wine on Sundays.

CVB, Cash festival organizer at odds

A majority of the Johnny Cash Flower Pickin’ Festival next month won’t take place at its usual location in downtown Starkville, but at Rick’s Cafe American on Highway 182.

Oktibbeha supes raise taxes

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Monday unanimously approved a 5.14-mill property tax increase as part of its 2009-2010 fiscal year budget.

DeRego creates art in all forms

STARKVILLE — Troy DeRego is a writer, a filmmaker, a musician, an artist and a Web site designer all rolled into one.

The New Hampshire native also serves as one of the organizers of the Johnny Cash Flower Pickin’ Festival each year in Starkville. And he runs a Web site, http://starkvilleeats.com, which serves as a guide to the city’s restaurant scene.

Angel Food Ministries offers help for needy

By day, Matthew Rye is director of the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department.

GSDP unveils new logo

When Greg Jeffries sat down to design a logo representative of the city of Starkville, he wanted to create something that captured the community’s culture and character.

New wastewater system in the works

STARKVILLE — Residents with no access to public wastewater systems in eastern Oktibbeha County could soon find a new treatment option in place.