Starkville considers spending ARPA on projects other than parks
The plan to allocate the majority of Starkville’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to park improvements may be changing.
Three more arrested in connection with 9-year-old’s murder
Four more suspects have been arrested in relation to the murder of 9-year-old Lasang Kemp Jan. 5.
Short documentary about Old Main dorm to premiere Jan. 23
In the early hours of Jan. 23, 1959, a fire erupted at one of Mississippi State University’s most iconic locations, the Old Main Dormitory.
Students ran through hallways and down staircases to escape the flames engulfing the building.
Starkville McDonald’s manager shoots former employee in leg
A McDonald’s manager has been arrested for shooting a former employee in the leg.
MSU requires masks in indoor locations until Feb. 1
Mississippi State University will require masks for at least the beginning of the spring 2022 semester.
3 suspects charged with murder in 9-year-old’s death
Three suspects have been arrested for Wednesday night’s fatal shooting of a 9-year-old boy.
SOCSD returning to mask requirement after Christmas break
When school starts again next week, many students at staff at area public school districts will be required to mask up again.
Nine-year-old shot and killed
A shooting on Santa Anita Drive on Wednesday claimed the life of a 9-year-old, according to Starkville police.
Yarbrough chosen as International Fire Chiefs Association state director
Starkville Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough said his goal when he became chief in 2015 was to improve Starkville’s fire ratings.
Starkville’s Year in Review: MSU wins national baseball championship; city adds to territory, makes big changes at parks
It was a year of triumphs and tragedies, new possibilities and persistent problems, of expansion and change.
Former MSU professor sues university for discrimination
A former Mississippi State University visiting professor is suing the university for discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oktibbeha man arrested for burglary, kidnapping
An Oktibbeha County man has been arrested for breaking into a home and holding the resident at gunpoint.
Starkville to purchase land to extend airport runway
The city of Starkville will soon extend the George M. Bryan Airport runway.
Oktibbeha supes hear from three firms for ARPA consulting
The county could soon hire a third-party consultant to oversee and administer its American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Man arrested for murdering girlfriend in June
A man already facing 19 counts of animal cruelty is now behind bars for killing his girlfriend.
Architect unveils $16 million parks master plan
The city’s potential master plan for park improvements is focused on pedestrian and visual connectivity.
Work to renovate Ward building well underway
The Ward building at Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School will soon be renovated to a 21st century facility, school district officials said.
Florida man, dog die in wreck at Cornerstone Park
A Florida man and his dog are dead after a fatal car accident near Cornerstone Park early Wednesday.
SOCSD board forms official subcommittee on district policies
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District board will now have an official policy committee to recommend new or updated policies for the district.
SOCSD eliminates mask requirement
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will no longer require mask wearing on its campuses.
