Articles by Tyler B. Jones
Four areas would move into new districts with latest redistricting plan
The county has another possible design for redrawing district lines after the 2020 U.S. census.
Decade-old ordinance to eliminate pole signs at businesses
“Oh Look! Another Glorious Morning!” read the sign at the Strange Brew on Highway 12 in Starkville on Wednesday.
Oktibbeha County gets new voting machines
Oktibbeha County will soon get new voting machines for elections.
SOCSD to again try move to modified school calendar
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Superintendent Eddie Peasant said the district could move to a modified schedule for the 2022-23 school year.
Career fair allows MUW students opportunity to speak with potential employers
North Mississippi State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Tupelo, saw the effects COVID-19 had on recruiting employees over the past 18 months.
Spruill: Parks outsourcing comes after staffing, management challenges
In 2016, the city of Starkville took over direct operations of its parks from the Starkville Parks Commission — a body appointed by aldermen that had overseen parks and recreation for two decades.
Five years later, the city is again outsourcing its parks management, this time to a private company.
Time capsule unearthed, opened at Leigh Mall
Tom Cole and Marsha Page Ward were playing with the Caldwell High School band when the Leigh Mall time capsule was buried in 1972.
Starkville outsources parks to Sports Facilities Management
Starkville is moving forward with outsourcing its city parks management.
Oktibbeha County district lines to be redrawn
Some Oktibbeha County residents may be shifted into new voting districts due to 2020 Census results.
SPD to use business and residential partnerships for video access
Starkville Police Department is on its way to creating a safer, more efficient way to monitor crime in the city.
Student petition initiates safety actions after student is hit by vehicle
Upgrades to a pedestrian crossing on the campus of Mississippi State are underway after a student was struck by a vehicle Thursday night.
Humane Society to hold Empty the Shelters event
Adopting a pet might be a little easier for local folks next week.
Four candidates qualify for Nov. school board election
Four county residents are vying for an elected spot on the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees in November.
Starkville ARPA plan criticized for lack of support for homeless, infrastructureBeatty hopes to have parks-heavy funding strategy rescinded
The city’s decision to dedicate $5.5 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds to parks and recreation did not sit well with many citizens.
New tech installed at SOCSD helps with teaching through masks
Starkville High School student Peyton Willoughby sat in his 10th grade English class Thursday not worried about struggling to hear his teacher because of new technology installed in the classroom.
COVID, virtual learning blamed for dramatically lower test scores
State test scores across the Golden Triangle decreased overall in 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning.
Vast majority of Starkville ARPA funds dedicated to parks
Starkville resident Kristin Fuhrmann lives in the Northgate subdivision on the north side of town and said she has murky, brown water flow out of her faucets a few times a month.
Starkville moves forward with ordinance to allow golf carts on streets
Starkville residents may soon be allowed to drive golf carts throughout the city.
Oktibbeha supervisors look to hire consultant for ARPA
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors is considering negotiating a contract with a government-project consultant agency to help efficiently manage the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.
SOCSD passes virtual learning day policy
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District now has an option for virtual learning if unforeseen circumstances occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
