Articles by Tyler B. Jones
Construction begins at Triangle Crossing shopping center
Ground officially broke Thursday on Starkville’s newest shopping center.
Two motions to change Starkville sign ordinance fail
The city will continue with its sign ordinance as-is.
Starkville approves $1.7M budget with Sports Facilities Management
The city is taking the next step in its partnership with Sports Facilities Management.
New group presses Oktibbeha supes to fund homeless shelter
A newly emerged nonprofit organization is lobbying the board of supervisors for funds for a community homeless shelter.
Oktibbeha County to enter program to offer tax incentive to businesses
The board of supervisors passed a resolution Monday for the county to take part in an incentive program that will give businesses that locate to the area a tax break.
First integrated class at SHS reflects on experiences
In 1971, Starkville High School won the high school football championship. While that was certainly a remarkable achievement, it wasn’t the most historic event that year.
Starkville receives potential plan for Main Street redesign
Starkville could begin repaving Main Street as early as 2022.
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.
