Articles by Tyler B. Jones
Full fan capacity, MSU football tailgating bring more visitors to Starkville
Hundreds of tents currently occupy the Junction at Mississippi State University as fans prepare for the return of college football.
Businesses encouraged to provide meals to OCH staff
OCH Regional Medical Center nurse Kadie Byrd sees the grave impact the Delta variant of COVID-19 is having on patients.
Catherine Street apartment tenants file lawsuit to avoid mass eviction
Starkville resident Latoya Lee and her son, Mason, are being removed from their residence with no place to go.
Dobbs addresses vaccine myths, encourages booster
Two-thirds of COVID patients on life support, such as ventilators, do not survive.
That was one of several messages Dr. Thomas Dobbs delivered to Starkville Rotary on Monday.
MSU and MUW take precautions to prevent COVID-19
COVID-19 cases remain on the upswing in the Golden Triangle during a surge in the delta variant of the virus. Area universities, now two weeks into instruction, have defined details of policies designed to limit any outbreak on campus.
1,090 new COVID cases reported in the Golden Triangle
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,090 new cases of COVID-19 in the four-county Golden Triangle area over the past week.
Market Street Festival moving forward with September plans
After COVID-19 canceled it last year and caused it to be postponed from its normal May date this year, Market Street Festival is moving forward.
Oktibbeha supes still concerned about trash pickup issues
Oktibbeha County’s relationship with the Golden Triangle Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is again under scrutiny after two county supervisors claim some residents are waiting weeks to get their garbage collected.
Schools in Golden Triangle plan to remain in person for now
While the Mississippi Department of Education announced Thursday that Mississippi schools could choose to go to a hybrid style of learning, public school districts in the Golden Triangle plan to keep instruction in person — at least for now.
Golden Triangle sees 1,327 new COVID cases in past week
The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to infect people across the Golden Triangle.
SOCSD allocated another $15 million in COVID relief
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will receive another $15 million in federal funds to address needs and issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Private, Uber-style company to bring curbside recycling back to Starkville
A new recycling program will arrive in Starkville this fall.
Aldermen approve plan to narrow Main Street
Aldermen on Tuesday approved a proposal to reconstruct Main Street to extend sidewalks and allow for more accessible outdoor patio and seating areas and streetscape modifications.
Starkville Utilities becomes first partner for SHS academic house
Starkville Utilities Department is the first program partner for Starkville High School’s academic houses.
Oktibbeha supes discuss COVID steps moving forward
As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in Oktibbeha County, the board of supervisors is discussing new plans and policies to ensure the safety of residents.
Monday Profile: Teen builds business after learning how to breed chickens from YouTube
Less than two miles outside of Starkville city limits, a young entrepreneur with a passion for farm animals is building a business for the birds.
No ICU beds available across the state
Mississippi has seen the worst case numbers of COVID-19 over the past week since the pandemic began in March 2020.
Oktibbeha County supes to issue bonds for capital improvements
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors do not intend to increase taxes but plan to issue bonds for capital improvements.
SOCSD sees 49 positive COVID cases within first two days of class
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has seen more positive COVID-19 cases within its first two days returning to classes than it did within any week during the previous school year.
First Black Oktibbeha County supervisor dies at age 90
A simple, but strong-willed man, George Curry Jr. knew in order to create equality within his community, he had to make change.
