Articles by Tyler B. Jones
New amendments to Starkville UDC could give businesses sign options
The potential updates on Starkville’s unified development code would make sign ordinances in the city less restrictive rather than stricter.
Monday Profile: Howard’s roots in the Philippines leads to a passion for world music, career in DJ services
Will Howard has always had a passion for music.
After living the first few decades of his life in the Philippines, he moved to Mississippi only to find music was quite different from what he had before known.
Starkville K9 assists in drug searches, patrol
When Starkville Police Department K9 handler Parker Madeen first met SPD’s K9 Kojack, he knew Kojack was the perfect dog not only for the department, but to be his partner.
Oktibbeha to spend ARPA funds to fix county lake dam
Oktibbeha County will spend whatever is necessary to repair the county lake dam from its American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Oktibbeha supes buck calls to pool road money for greater good
Interim Mississippi State Aid district engineer Jerry Gilliland said out of the roads in the 12 counties he represents, he believes Sturgis Maben Road in Oktibbeha County is in the worst condition.
Aldermen to consider new 4-year capital improvement plan
Aldermen will vote today on a 2022-25 capital improvement plan.
Monica Banks, Clarence Taylor chosen as Unity Park nominees
Two late Oktibbeha County residents have been chosen as the 2022 Unity Park honorees.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport celebrates 50 years
As U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R, Mississippi) flew into the Golden Triangle Regional Airport Friday morning, he saw an area full of economic development.
Kemp to retire as Starkville Utilities general manager in March
Terry Kemp said his proudest achievement during his tenure as Starkville Utilities Department general manager was the culmination of installing a new substation this past spring.
Unvaxxed Starkville city employees to pay more for health insurance beginning Feb. 4
Insurance surcharges for unvaccinated city employees have again been delayed until Feb. 4.
Growing population gives county court to Oktibbeha
Oktibbeha County will soon have a county court.
Because of the increase in population in Oktibbeha County, it must establish a county court because it now exceeds 50,000 residents, according to the 2020 Census.
Aldermen shoot down alternative for unvaccinated employees
Starkville’s insurance surcharge for unvaccinated employees will officially go into effect today without any alternative.
Starkville wins annexation case in court
Starkville will gain new territory within city limits after Oktibbeha County Chancery Court upheld its annexation plan on Tuesday.
Library receives more funding, eliminates overdue fines
Phillip Carter is finding new and innovative ways to reinvent the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System.
Select Cotton District parking spots could be paid by early next year
Parking in The Cotton District will soon be paid by early next year.
Starkville cross group now seeking locations outside city limits
The Cross of Christ for Starkville is looking to find a location outside Starkville city limits.
Palmer wins SOCSD board runoff election
Cassandra Palmer will serve as the newest member of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District board of trustees.
Spruill vetoes delay in insurance increase for unvaccinated employees
Unvaccinated city employees may still have an insurance increase in December.
MDEQ outlines requirements and deadline for dam repairs
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors now knows the next steps in improving the Oktibbeha County Lake dam.
School bus driver shortages continue to plague districts
Bus-driver shortages across the country continue to be an issue for school districts — Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District being one.
