Along the tracks, sounds of silence

STARKVILLE — The train cars line the tracks outside of Starkville for miles on each side.

Many are rusted and covered with graffiti. The tracks, meanwhile, are becoming overgrown, with some weeds standing as high as 6 and 7 feet tall.

For Kansas City Southern, the company whose trains run through Starkville, the idle box cars are just a sign of the times.

Profile: ‘It’s definitely not monotonous’

STARKVILLE — Ty Thames goes through 1,000 spoons a week.

As the co-owner of Restaurant Tyler in downtown Starkville, plus other restaurants in town including Bin 612, Rock Bottom Bar and Grill, and Barrister’s, Thames nearly always has a plastic spoon in his hand as he makes his rounds through the kitchen. He strolls from sauce to sauce, dish to dish, and constantly checks tastes and temperatures.

New city leaders ready for future

STARKVILLE — The city of Starkville is poised to welcome a new mayor and five new members of the Board of Aldermen next month, but the incoming leaders aren’t worried about a lack of experience in City Hall.

Mayor Dan Camp looks back on four years of progress

STARKVILLE — In the minds of some Starkville residents, the last four years in City Hall have been as contentious as any in recent memory.

Starkville alderman continues to vote ‘nay’

STARKVILLE — Roy A. Perkins has been on the Starkville Board of Aldermen for 16 years.

In that time, the Ward 6 representative often has voted against his fellow board members, as countless 6-1 votes can be found in city records.

Starkville recount yields no change in Ward 2 election results

STARKVILLE — Election officials in Starkville Thursday held a recount of the general election results from Ward 2, but when all was said and done, the vote totals remained the same.

Aldermen work out details of increasing utility deposits

STARKVILLE — Newcomers to Starkville could soon have to pay a bit more when setting up electric and other utilities in their homes.

The Starkville Electric Department and the city’s Board of Aldermen are working on a proposal which would increase the deposit new customers must pay when setting up their accounts.

Complaints by neighbors lead to arrests in drug raid

STARKVILLE — The investigation into possible drug activity in the Blackjack community outside of Starkville began six months ago, when neighbors complained to police about a high volume of traffic coming in and out of homes on Loco and Theodis roads.

Wiseman Elected, one of youngest mayors in state

STARKVILLE — Parker Wiseman started thinking about going into politics when he was a student at Starkville High School.

Oktibbeha landowners push for sewer line

STARKVILLE — A group of landowners in eastern Oktibbeha County is banding together in an effort to bring sewer service to their community.

Highlands, Cowbells Booze dispute continues

STARKVILLE — With the future of the Highlands Plantation resort community still up in the air, Oktibbeha County Sheriff Dolph Bryan and developers of the $60 million development came a bit closer to an agreement Monday.

Starkville City Hall in for a change

STARKVILLE — Voters in Starkville Tuesday will have the opportunity to reshape the face of city politics, though candidates with experience in City Hall are few and far between.

Oktibbeha water association doubles in size

STARKVILLE — The city of Starkville is continuing to grow, and now a water association in Oktibbeha County is expanding to meet the demand.

Starkville company wins governor’s award

STARKVILLE — A Starkville company was one of six in the state to receive the Governor’s Cup award this week, which recognizes businesses in the private sector for their impacts within the community.

Poorhouse Road project delayed in Oktibbeha

STARKVILLE — More than a half dozen contractors showed up at the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday to find out who would win the bid for the Poorhouse Road construction project, but the group left without any answers.

Former Negro League baseball player to visit Starkville Wednesday

STARKVILLE — A former Negro League baseball player will be in Starkville Wednesday to visit the James “Cool Papa” Bell exhibit at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum.

Base honors longtime fire chief by naming new station in his honor

For more than 50 years, Robert McAllister “dedicated his life” to helping others, ensuring his co-workers’ safety and serving his country in many different ways.

Experience Works offers new pursuits to older Americans

STARKVILLE — Norbin McCollum Jr. was an employee of Southwire Co. in Starkville for more than 18 years.

But in 2006, at the age of 62, McCollum says he lost his job and had no other means of income.

How did he do it? Wiseman’s Starkville campaign lauded by politicos

ANALYSIS: Securing minority vote turned election in favor of political newcomer, experts say

Starkville passes sidewalk ordinance

STARKVILLE — Starkville became a bit more pedestrian-friendly Tuesday night after the Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance to set standards for the construction of all new sidewalks throughout the city.