Articles by Tyler B. Jones
Starkville approves contract to begin planning for Main Street construction
Starkville is taking the next step to upgrade Main Street.
Starkville delays insurance increases for unvaccinated employees
Unvaccinated Starkville city employees will have a few more months before their insurance increases.
Oktibbeha supes still lingering over redistricting
Oktibbeha County will delay redistricting yet again.
After hearing three possible designs for redrawing district lines, the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors decided it wanted to hear another plan, in addition to the three already presented, before making decisions.
Starkville making vast infrastructure improvements
Starkville is well on its way to creating infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
MSU group wins $250K to fund carbon capture proposal
A little more than a year since the launch of Mississippi State University’s energy club, BCReative Energy has received $250,000 to find solutions for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Airbus to soon deliver second helicopter to Guard
The second helicopter in a line of 18 being made in Columbus will soon be delivered to the United States Army National Guard.
SOCSD approves move to modified school calendar
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will officially use a modified calendar starting in the 2022-23 school year.
Kemp reflects on new initiatives, strategies for Starkville Utilities
Squirrels eating power lines has become one of Starkville Utilities Department’s biggest issues recently.
Arnold sentenced to 55 years for attempted kidnapping, assault
John B. Arnold Jr. will spend 55 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for attempting to kidnap a former family friend’s child.
Starkville man convicted of attempted kidnapping, assaulting officer
A Starkville man was found guilty Thursday by an Oktibbeha County Circuit Court jury for two counts of attempted kidnapping, attempt to escape from jail and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Shark Tank-style innovation challenge pushes students to find solutions to daily problems
Armstrong Junior High freshman Ailani Barr wants to find a way to help alleviate her grandmother’s liver troubles.
Palmer heads to runoff for SOCSD board
Two candidates will face each other in a runoff for a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District board of trustees seat.
Exactly which two is still up in the air.
Starkville sanitation rates to increase to pay for bags, raises
City residents’ sanitation fees will soon increase.
Resident raises concerns about noise, carelessness on Blackjack
Oktibbeha County resident Cheryl Martin has lived in the Blackjack community since she was 7 years old.
Presley says ARPA funds should go toward infrastructure, broadband
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District Brandon Presley believes the best usage of American Rescue Plan Act funds is toward infrastructure improvements, specifically broadband.
Starkville considers raising city employee minimum wage
Following a salary and position study, the board of aldermen on Tuesday will consider raising the minimum wage for city workers by roughly $1.40.
FCC program offers $50 internet discount for eligible families
Single mother Angela Sherman knows the financial struggles that come along with procuring internet access.
Vaccine mandate sparks protest at MSU
Along the Drill Field on Mississippi State University’s campus Tuesday, dozens of protesters held up signs emblazoned with swastikas, the words “my body, my choice” and pictures of University President Mark Keenum with a Hitler mustache.
SOCSD candidates discuss COVID, teacher support
COVID-19, teacher morale and critical race theory were the main topics of discussion for those running for a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees position at a candidate forum hosted by the Oktibbeha County NAACP Monday.
Monday Profile: Former teacher creates after-school program at family business
Harley Middleton grew up at Skate Odyssey in Starkville.
