Chisholm gets life sentence for killing Starkville optometrist
William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm will spend the rest of his life in prison after an Oktibbeha County Circuit Court jury found him guilty Friday of capital murder.
Traffic accidents claim two lives in Starkville
Two people were killed in separate traffic accidents Saturday in Starkville. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt said William Grayson Watson, 22, of Sturgis was killed
Chisholm sentenced to life for capital murder
William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm was sentenced to life without parole after an Oktibbeha County Circuit Court jury found him guilty Friday of capital murder. Chisholm,
Walmart shooting: Defense’s expert witness unqualified to testify
The murder trial for William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm shortened Thursday as the defense’s expert witness was deemed unqualified to testify.
Defense moves for Chisholm charge to be reduced, quashed
After the state rested Wednesday in the murder trial of William Thomas “Tommy” Chisholm, the defendant’s attorney sought to have the charge reduced or thrown out on a legal technicality.
National championship trophy to stop in Starkville on tour of state
To celebrate Mississippi State’s 2021 baseball national championship, the national title trophy hit the road for a tour throughout the state.
Suspect turns himself in for shooting man in leg
A suspect in a Tuesday shooting on Roundhouse Road has turned himself in, according to Starkville police.
Mississippi State adds music and culture minor for students
Mississippi State University’s College of Education is establishing a new minor for students interested in music.
Murder trial begins for death of Walmart optometrist
Kaylace Beatty Dorman sat on the witness stand Tuesday and recalled the day she watched her boss be murdered right in front of her eyes.
MSU offers prizes for vaccinated students
Mississippi State University is incentivizing students to be vaccinated before school begins by offering various prizes in drawings, including two scholarships valued at $9,000 each.
Starkville resident becomes first female from area troop to attain Eagle Scout rank
Grace May grew up watching her two brothers participate in Boy Scouts of America, longing to be a part of the activities and leadership opportunities they had.
Monday Profile: Longtime Kiwanian works to improve children’s literacy
Every Saturday morning from May through August, a few dozen vendors get up early to set up at the Starkville Community Farmers Market.
A promise to Pops: Family keeps late Starkville High coach with them after Mississippi State’s historic baseball title
It was already dark by the time Drew Massey pulled the hearse up to the gates of Dudy Noble Field, his father-in-law’s body in the back.
On New Year’s Eve, hours after getting the call that John Howard Patton, 65, had died earlier that day, the Louisville funeral director wanted to do one last favor for the man who meant so much to him.
MSU apparel sales boom since CWS run
Mississippi State University-themed apparel stores in Starkville have seen booming sales since the Diamond Dawgs won the College World Series on June 30.
Age restrictions, scope highlight discussion of Starkville scooter ordinance
A public hearing on electric scooter use regulations in the city limits Tuesday evening turned into a back-and-forth discussion focused primarily on age requirements and how broadly the rules should apply.
OCH to provide walk-in back-to-school COVID vaccine clinic
OCH Regional Medical Center will host a walk-in COVID vaccine clinic from 8 a.m.-noon Friday in the OCH Community Room to help students return to school safely next month.
Oktibbeha buys 3 motor graders through reverse auction
Oktibbeha County is getting new motor graders for maintenance and construction on county roads.
Moncrief Pool serves as hub of activity in Starkville
Hamp Beatty and his wife visit the Moncrief Park pool at least twice a week.
Starkville looks to Lowndes for juvenile beds
Starkville and Lowndes County are discussing an agreement that would allow Starkville to reserve beds at Lowndes County’s juvenile detention center.
SFD starting youth program as recruitment tool
Cameron Lockridge became a firefighter with Starkville Fire Department at age 21.
