Articles by Tyler B. Jones
Storm chaser group stations in Starkville for Tuesday’s weather
As heavy rain and winds blew through the Golden Triangle Tuesday, a group of storm chasers stationed at the Quality Inn in Starkville stood ready to observe any tornadoes a severe front might produce.
Approval of sale of city-owned land paves way for 65+ jobs
New jobs will be coming to the Golden Triangle after Starkville approved the sale of city-owned land Friday.
Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum creates programming, internship opportunities
The late entrepreneur George Evans made a career shining shoes.
Aldermen approve burial rights policy for cemeteries
Aldermen on Tuesday adopted a cemetery and burial rights policy as a way to manage and upkeep city-owned cemeteries.
Firefighter helps rescue, resuscitate dog during house fire
A city firefighter helped resuscitate a dog while responding to a house fire on Nash Street Wednesday night.
Oktibbeha supervisor attempts to fire road manager
An Oktibbeha County supervisor attempted to single-handedly fire the county road manager, prompting other board members on Monday to rally around the embattled employee.
Oktibbeha County to move forward with design process of county lake dam
The county is moving forward with the design process of rehabilitating the Oktibbeha County Lake Dam.
Renovated downtown HUB provides home for businesses
On the third floor of the newly renovated Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation Downtown Innovation HUB building, employees of Babel Street play video games or pool during their breaks from work.
MSU hosts Red Bull for paper airplane contest
Mississippi State University junior chemical engineering major Christian Weekley grew up making paper airplanes.
Starkville looks to increase police officer pay
Police Chief Mark Ballard said the city’s starting salaries for police officers is approximately $15,000 less than cities similar in size to Starkville.
Younger: Effort to make Black Prairie WMA private ‘dead issue’
State Sen. Chuck Younger’s (R, Lowndes County) hope of returning the Black Prairie Wildlife Management Area back to private ownership is now a “dead issue,” he said.
Monday Profile: Screen printer during day, security guard at night
As young adults file in and out of a particular Cotton District restaurant every weekend night, one security guard, a 6’2”, young woman named Kayla Bevill checks ID cards to ensure patrons are of legal drinking age.
Lawmakers advocating for state ARPA matches
State Senator Bart Williams (R, Starkville) said he is optimistic the city of Starkville will receive matching American Rescue Plan Act funds from the state.
Whitaker departing the LINK
After more than a decade with the Golden Triangle Development LINK, Chief Operating Officer Macaulay Whitaker is leaving the organization for a position at Burns Dirt Construction as Vice President of Talent and Culture.
Recycling program sees 75 to 100 drop-offs per day
After one year of Starkville’s revamped recycling program, the city sees approximately 75 to 100 drop-offs per day, Ward 5 Alderman Hamp Beatty said.
25th Magnolia Film Festival to be held this week
Mississippi State University senior communication major Chase Lee has always appreciated the art of filmmaking.
Oktibbeha County approves redistricting plan
The Oktibbeha County board of supervisors approved a plan Monday to redraw district lines to create a more even population across supervisor and justice court districts.
Oktibbeha responds to ethics commission complaint
Oktibbeha County is claiming it did not violate the state Open Meetings Act when it held multiple non-quorum meetings with engineers earlier this month to discuss potential improvements to the Oktibbeha County Lake dam.
Rental property owners to pay inspection fee
Rental property owners will soon be required to pay fees for unit inspections.