Articles by Tim Pratt
Former West Lowndes coach, teacher honored
As West Lowndes Middle School Principal Cynthia McMath and Athletic Director Roosevelt Bridges presented framed 8-by-10-inch certificates of appreciation Saturday morning to the family of the late Jane Coleman, the daughter of the longtime coach and teacher, Cassandra Danner, couldn’t hold back her tears.
Fire dispaces two on Garrard Road in Starkville
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a Wednesday night fire on Garrard Road.
Nearly 20 qualify for Clay elections; sheriff’s seat likely open
Most of Clay County’s elected officials have qualified to run for re-election this year, with the notable exception of Sheriff Laddie Huffman.
More Oktibbeha candidates file for county races
After 17 people qualified Tuesday for the upcoming Oktibbeha County elections, five more qualified Wednesday and Thursday.
Starkville’s Tagert: Transportation commission seat would be ‘great fit’
Until this fall, Mike Tagert never ran for public office. These days, however, the 40-year-old father of two is traveling from town to town in north Mississippi, learning about local issues and talking to voters before Tuesday’s special election to determine the next Northern District transportation commissioner.
Starkville considers addition to current City Hall building
Starkville’s citizen-led municipal complex committee is exploring a number of options to help satisfy city employees’ office space needs, including the construction of a new 4,800-square-foot building at the corner of Lampkin Street and Washington Street.
Cleanup continues after new year’s twister in Starkville
The grounds of The Grove apartments were covered in white Tuesday morning as Orion Schertzer sorted through pieces of broken lumber and debris.
More than dozen candidates file to run for county offices
Seventeen people qualified Tuesday in Oktibbeha County for the county elections set to take place later this year.
New bridge coming to Starkville Sportsplex
Traffic and parking problems around the Starkville Sportsplex could soon be alleviated when a new bridge is constructed adjacent to the facility off Lynn Lane.
Starkville mayor vows veto of sidewalk exemptions
With a 4 to 3 vote Tuesday night, the Starkville Board of Aldermen approved amendments to the city’s sidewalk ordinance, which exempt four streets from future sidewalk construction requirements.
Clay County supes name new president
The Clay County Board of Supervisors held its annual reorganizational meeting Monday morning and elected a new president and vice president for the coming year.
Final public hearing today on Starkville sidewalk exemptions
Residents of Starkville have one more chance to weigh in on proposed amendments to the city’s sidewalk ordinance before the Board of Aldermen votes on the matter today in City Hall.
New year’s storm spawns tornado in Starkville
The National Weather Service has confirmed a storm which blew through Starkville during the early morning hours of Jan. 1 spawned an EF-1 tornado.
Dawgs descend on Jacksonville
STARKVILLE — For thousands of Mississippi State University students, alumni and supporters, the last few weeks have felt like an eternity.
Clayton Village couple mourns loss of son in New Orleans homicide
CLAYTON VILLAGE — Jonathan Hall rode the rails. Most knew him as “Jon Flee,” a music lover and an artist.
Fatal fire still under investigation
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is still trying to determine what caused a fatal fire earlier this month in western Oktibbeha County.
Oktibbeha boy recovering from accidental gunshot wound
A 12-year-old Oktibbeha County boy is expected to survive a suspected accidental gunshot wound he suffered Tuesday at his home in Clayton Village.
Starkville extends moratorium on payday loan outfits
The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday extended the moratorium on new check-cashing and high-interest loan businesses in the city.
Oktibbeha youth in surgery after accidental shooting
STARKVILLE — A 12-year-old Oktibbeha County boy is in surgery this afternoon after he accidentally shot himself in Clayton Village.
Public hearing tonight on Starkville sidewalk exemptions
The battle over sidewalks is set to resume tonight in City Hall.
