Articles by Tyler B. Jones
MDOC head: Moral rehab will eliminate crime
Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain said the change agent for inmates incarcerated in the state’s prisons is a Baptist seminary.
COVID cases continue rising in Golden Triangle
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading across the country, cases are rapidly increasing in the Golden Triangle.
Chisholm gets life sentence for killing Starkville optometrist
William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm will spend the rest of his life in prison after an Oktibbeha County Circuit Court jury found him guilty Friday of capital murder.
Walmart shooting: Defense’s expert witness unqualified to testify
The murder trial for William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm shortened Thursday as the defense’s expert witness was deemed unqualified to testify.
Defense moves for Chisholm charge to be reduced, quashed
After the state rested Wednesday in the murder trial of William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm, the defendant’s attorney sought to have the charge reduced or thrown out on a legal technicality.
Murder trial begins for death of Walmart optometrist
Kaylace Beatty Dorman sat on the witness stand Tuesday and recalled the day she watched her boss be murdered right in front of her eyes.
MSU offers prizes for vaccinated students
Mississippi State University is incentivizing students to be vaccinated before school begins by offering various prizes in drawings, including two scholarships valued at $9,000 each.
Starkville resident becomes first female from area troop to attain Eagle Scout rank
Grace May grew up watching her two brothers participate in Boy Scouts of America, longing to be a part of the activities and leadership opportunities they had.
Schools consider masks, other COVID measures for fall
While the COVID-19 vaccination rate in Mississippi lags, many individuals and organizations are again taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
MSU apparel sales boom since CWS run
Mississippi State University-themed apparel stores in Starkville have seen booming sales since the Diamond Dawgs won the College World Series on June 30.
Age restrictions, scope highlight discussion of Starkville scooter ordinance
A public hearing on electric scooter use regulations in the city limits Tuesday evening turned into a back-and-forth discussion focused primarily on age requirements and how broadly the rules should apply.
Oktibbeha buys 3 motor graders through reverse auction
Oktibbeha County is getting new motor graders for maintenance and construction on county roads.
Moncrief Pool serves as hub of activity in Starkville
Hamp Beatty and his wife visit the Moncrief Park pool at least twice a week.
Starkville looks to Lowndes for juvenile beds
Starkville and Lowndes County are discussing an agreement that would allow Starkville to reserve beds at Lowndes County’s juvenile detention center.
SFD starting youth program as recruitment tool
Cameron Lockridge became a firefighter with Starkville Fire Department at age 21.
Golden Triangle school districts find new ways to make school supplies affordable
School districts across the Golden Triangle are finding creative ways to assist children and families with school supplies costs and needs as kids return to school this fall.
MSU-led program at Gulf to receive $86 million for research, programs
The Northern Gulf Institute has continued to make immense strides in strategic research and development in the Gulf region of Mississippi.
Literacy program to present storytime for Starkville on Wednesday
Kids Need To Read, a philanthropic literacy program, will visit Starkville Public Library Wednesday to donate books and encourage children to read.
Chain chosen as Mississippi Main Street Association president
Chris Chain of Columbus and Michelle Jones of Starkville have been chosen to lead the Mississippi Main Street Association board as president and vice president for 2021-22.
Oktibbeha could raise taxes for capital improvements
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors could potentially raise taxes next fiscal year to generate revenue for a capital improvement fund.
