Deputies catch suspected burglar

A suspected burglar was captured Thursday after fleeing from police and launching an hours-long manhunt in the woods off Harris Road.

Municipal complex committee studies space needs

Starkville’s citizen-led municipal complex committee began discussions Wednesday on what direction the city should take to upgrade its police facilities, City Hall and Municipal Court.

Starkville man gets 15 years for shooting

One of two men charged with robbing and shooting a North Montgomery Street resident last October was sentenced Monday to 15 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Drive-by shooting suspect surrenders to police

A Starkville man wanted for a Monday drive-by shooting on the north side of town surrendered to police Tuesday and was charged with aggravated assault.

Starkville fugitive surrenders to sheriff

A Starkville man who walked out of Oktibbeha County Circuit Court last week prior to his trial on drug charges turned himself in to authorities Sunday night.

Fugitive surrenders in Oktibbeha County

STARKVILLE – A Starkville man who walked out of Oktibbeha County Circuit Court last week prior to his trial on drug charges turned himself in to authorities Sunday night.

Peruzo K. Duck, 32, of 123 Long Street, was considered a fugitive after he left the Oktibbeha County Courthouse Thursday just before his trial began on one count of possession of cocaine and one count of sale of cocaine.

SemiSouth to double workforce

STARKVILLE — With the infusion of $30 million from a California-based clean technology company, Starkville’s SemiSouth Laboratories plans to expand and bring more than 70 new jobs to the Golden Triangle.

SemiSouth to double Starkville work force, adding 70 jobs

With the infusion of $30 million from a California-based clean technology company, Starkville’s SemiSouth Laboratories plans to expand and bring more than 70 new jobs to the Golden Triangle.

Police: Woman made up rape report

Starkville woman who told police two men tried to rape her Monday night off Industrial Park Road was charged Wednesday with filing a false report.

‘Common sense’ called for in Starkville sidewalk debate

A meeting of the Starkville transportation committee Thursday night drew approximately 40 people and a host of opinions on the city’s heavily-debated sidewalk ordinance.

Saturday seminar focuses on job help

Local residents who need help updating their resume or who want information on additional educational opportunities can attend a seminar this weekend in McKee Park.

Public meeting tonight to discuss sidewalks

The city of Starkville’s transportation committee is inviting the public to attend a meeting this evening at the Gillespie Street Center to discuss sidewalks and other accessibility needs around town.

Trial delayed for shooting suspect

The trial of a Starkville man facing charges for an October 2009 shooting on North Montgomery Street was continued Tuesday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Murder trials continued to next term in Oktibbeha

The trial of an Oktibbeha County woman accused of killing her husband while the couple hunted last year has been continued until the winter term of Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Louisville Street widening project moves forward

Engineers are finalizing plans for the Louisville Street widening project and hope to see construction begin by next summer.

Charge dropped against Brookville Gardens shooter

A Natchez man charged with aggravated assault for a Sunday morning shooting in Brookville Gardens was set free Monday night after the state determined the incident was self-defense.

According to Billy Petty, owner of Petty’s Barbecue, the secret’s in the sauce

The smell can be detected from a block away — a smoky mix of hickory, charcoal and pork, and it’s coming from Petty’s Barbecue on Highway 12 in Starkville.

Former MSU student charged with false robbery report

A continuing investigation by Mississippi State’s police department has determined that a campus crime reported earlier by a former student was false.

Major-league tribute honors Hairston

From the creation of the Negro National League in 1920, the country’s first black professional baseball players were forced to deal with adversity on a daily basis.

Public input wanted on Starkville sidewalk plan

Starkville’s transportation committee is calling on the public to give input next week on sidewalks and other accessibility needs in the city.