Starkville & Oktibbeha County
Group’s effort to erect 120-foot cross on Highway 25 faces long odds against city permitting process
The Holy Spirit is moving in communities all over Mississippi, Bob Daniels believes. He and a growing group of Christians in Starkville are wanting to
MSU fans flock to Starkville for first Super Bulldog Weekend since before pandemic
It’s hard to say who missed Super Bulldog Weekend the most after COVID-19 wiped it out completely in 2020: businesses or the fans.
Oktibbeha County fire being investigated as arson
Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office and Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating Thursday’s house fire on Fulgham Road as arson. Oktibbeha County Fire Department arrived
Starkville middle, high schools adding piano labs
It’s been a while since Shayla Paige has played the piano.
The Starkville High School junior and member of the school choir’s Chamber Singers, she’s excited to again “tickle the ivories” beginning next fall.
Second teen arrested for Easter murder in Starkville
A second 15-year-old has been charged in the fatal shooting Easter evening at the intersection of Hilliard and Sherman streets in Starkville.
COVID vaccine clinics set for Saturday in Oktibbeha County
OCH Regional Medical Center and Oktibbeha County Emergency Management are partnering for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday at various locations throughout the county.
SOCSD to offer summer enrichment sessions
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will be offering enrichment learning experiences for students in the district throughout the summer.
Daniels takes lead in Ward 4 alderman Republican primary
Kevin Daniels has taken a two-vote lead in the Republican primary for Ward 4 alderman after picking up two affidavit votes Thursday morning.
Daniels takes lead in Ward 4 alderman Republican primary
Kevin Daniels has taken a two-vote lead in the Republican primary for Ward 4 alderman after picking up two affidavit votes Thursday morning.
Starkville’s Ward 4 Republican primary remains tied after election night
It will be at least another week before voters in Ward 4 know who the Republican nominee is for their alderman seat.
Teen arrested for Easter murder in Starkville
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder for the fatal shooting Easter evening at the intersection of Hilliard and Sherman streets.
Oktibbeha funds facilities study as first step in designing new headquarters
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors approved an initial facility study assessment for $12,000 Monday morning to evaluate existing county buildings and possibly pave the way for building a new county headquarters.
Teen shot dead in street on Easter evening
A teenager was shot dead in the street Sunday evening, Starkville Police Department has confirmed.
Reserve officers supported SPD at events, through pandemic
STARKVILLE — As the lights faded from the bars and restaurants of the Cotton District on March 26, just like every weekend night, Capt. Brian
DeRosa to begin covering MSU sports for The Dispatch
Theo DeRosa has been promoted to Mississippi State University athletics beat reporter for The Dispatch.
Bird scooters available for rent in Starkville
Bird scooters have arrived in Starkville.
Bird, an electric scooter ride-sharing service, delivered a fleet of 25 scooters to the city Tuesday. Mayor Lynn Spruill said she has been communicating with Bird, and the company has a privilege license to conduct business in the city.
Starkville-based online retail company receives $100K to grow team, expand marketing
Starkville-based company Rocketing Systems, with its popular online marketing product, Buzzbassador, has received a $100,000 investment to expand its team and marketing strategies.
Monday Profile: Mary See lends her voice to the Carnegie Hall of college baseball
Mary See stands from her seat in the center of section 113 down the third base line at Dudy Noble Field.
Around her, a slew of maroon-and-white-clad fans rise from their varying chair backs as the national anthem begins to blare from the loudspeakers littered around the ballpark.
Ex-road foreman speaks out after indictment for stealing gas
A former county road department foreman who is suing the county for wrongful termination and malicious prosecution now faces a felony embezzlement charge for allegedly stealing gas from the county while he was still an employee.
Candidate completed pre-trial intervention program to avoid drug conviction
A candidate for Ward 5 alderman completed a pre-trial intervention program for three drug-related felony charges from 2014, Oktibbeha County Circuit Court records show.
