Articles by Violet Jira
MSU TV Center keeps hauling in hardware for superior storytelling
The Mississippi State University Television Center won big at the Southeastern Emmy Awards, bringing home eight Emmys for their productions over the last year.
Dog park removed from George Evans Park plans
After immense pushback from the Needmore community, there are no longer plans in the works to remove the basketball court or to build a dog park at George Evans Park.
‘It happened so fast’: After child survives fall from vehicle, a Starkville mother wants to raise auto safety awareness
On the very last leg of a drive home from Southaven earlier this month, Starkville resident Maneka Riley screeched to a halt in the middle of Highway 25. Her 2-year-old daughter, Malaysia, had fallen out of her vehicle and onto the highway.
Moncrief Park pool closed after car strikes pool bathroom
The Moncrief Park pool is closed until further notice after a vehicle struck the exterior wall of the pool bathrooms. The incident left significant damage to the northeast-facing side of the structure.
Insurance issue bogs down permit for Bulldog Bash
A needed permit for the annual Bulldog Bash to be held in Starkville is on hold as city officials and Mississippi State University’s Student Association
Two to be honored at Unity Park on Saturday
Oktibbeha County will celebrate Juneteenth at Unity Park by honoring the park’s 2022 class.
Monday Profile: Macon woman touches lives performing estate sales
Walking through a North Columbus residence, Joyce Hayes Walker pointed out antique items that filled the home with an interest and enthusiasm typically reserved for people new to their craft.
Summer apartment turnover means headaches for students, flurry of work for managers
Some local college students are dissatisfied with the move-in and move-out practices of local apartment complexes. Every year, college students who sign 12 month leases that begin in August are subject to a July move-out date, typically July 31. However, most new leases don’t begin until mid-August leaving students to fend for themselves for as long as two weeks after their old lease expires.
Area law enforcement agencies vary on how weapons are stored in vehicles
Policy changes are coming to Columbus Police Department after weapons, ammunition and gear were stolen earlier this week from an unmarked police car parked outside an officer’s private residence.
Alderman approve two paid parking kiosks in Cotton District on trial basis
Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize Mayor Lynn Spruill to arrange and coordinate the installation of two pay-to-park kiosks in the Cotton District on a trial basis.
Oktibbeha asks for quotes to decommission lake
Oktibbeha County supervisors voted 4-1 Monday to request cost quotes for decommissioning the Oktibbeha County Lake dam.
West Point time capsule to mark COVID-19 era
Over two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic stopped the world in its tracks. Now, citizens of West Point are looking to leave for its future citizens a reminder of the unprecedented times the world is living through in the form of a time capsule.
Paid parking resumes in Cotton District today
Paid parking via parking solution company ParkMobile resumed today for patrons and visitors in portions of Downtown Starkville. On University Drive, from Montgomery Street east to Mississippi State University, drivers will be prompted to pay to park along the street.
‘Rally for Relief’ to support Ukrainian refugees
The Starkville community is planning a fundraising event, Rally for Relief, in support of humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. Taking place June 11 at Fire Station Park, the fundraiser will feature live music, a silent auction, kids activities, a candlelight vigil and more.
