Trainer apologizes for being ‘unprofessional’ to county admin
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer publicly apologized Wednesday for what he described as “unprofessional” behavior during the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors’ previous meeting.
Starkville couple arrested for financially exploiting a vulnerable adult
A husband and wife were arrested Tuesday for financially exploiting a vulnerable adult relative, a Starkville Police Department press release said.
Starkville resident wins $100K in second chance drawing
A second chance from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation turned a losing ticket from a Starkville resident into a $100,000 win Thursday.
Residents back towing reform in Starkville
Christine Williams has long been aware of the frustrations of Mississippi State University parents and students when it comes to towing services in Starkville, often following along through social media.
Education: Students get a hands-on look at watershed conservation with MSU Extension
During Jacket Thrive Intersession last week, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District welcomed guests from Mississippi State University’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture to the “Let’s Get Wild” enrichment camp to share about water conservation and careers in environmental science.
Education: CAAD students at MSU compete to design resource center for local nonprofit
Thirteen teams comprised of students from each major in Mississippi State’s College of Architecture, Art and Design – architecture, art, building construction science and interior design – competed for top honors and a cash prize in the annual Brasfield & Gorrie Student Design Competition.
Community Profile: MSU professor blends ancient art with modern tech
When Donna Clevinger takes the stage at Mississippi State University, she’s not just directing actors. From robots performing in Roman comedies to 3D animations reviving Roman tragedies, Clevinger is finding new ways to blend traditional arts with modern technology.
MSU Tailgating: ‘Spending time with friends and family was always the point… now it’s just too inaccessible’
“I started tailgating with my parents, and we used to tailgate right in front of the M Club,” Mississippi State alumnus and longtime fan/tailgater Chris Richards said. “We’d pull up the trucks and let down the tailbed, lay out our food and stuff.”
County nets $30.5M in proceeds from OCH sale
The sale of OCH Regional Medical Center to Baptist Memorial Health Care has officially closed, with Oktibbeha County poised to pocket about $30.5 million in net proceeds.
Ask The Dispatch: How can Oktibbeha County invest funds from OCH sale?
With about $30 million in net proceeds expected from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, Oktibbeha County supervisors must now decide how to use the money.
Starkville police could be first to try MSU’s new drone
Missions for first responders can range anywhere from search and rescue to aiding during natural disasters.
Starkville drive-by suspects nabbed in Indiana
A pair of suspects arrested in August for a drive-by shooting on Orchard Lane were transferred this week to Starkville Police Department custody.
MSMS no longer part of Starkville High School plan
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is no longer part of the plans for the new Starkville High School, but a new specialty school could take its place in the design.
Judge dismisses lawsuit claims against ex-county administrator
A federal judge will allow certain complaints to move forward in a lawsuit a former employee filed against the county and Tax Assessor/Collector JoHelen Walker.
Public’s help requested in search for missing man
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man last seen on Thursday.
Students earn training, build soft skills through work-based learning
When April Dill was hired as the new director of Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Millsaps Career and Technology Center in May, one of her primary missions for the school year was to provide more opportunities for students that come through the center.
Baptist names new CEO of OCH amid hospital’s transition
Baptist Memorial Health Care has named a new CEO for OCH Regional Medical Center as the hospital transitions into its network.
Oktibbeha woman ordered to repay $43K in SNAP benefits
An Oktibbeha County woman must repay more than $43,000 she fraudulently received in Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
Supes mull using some OCH proceeds for pet projects
With OCH Regional Medical Center’s $55 million sale to Baptist Memorial Health Care set to close by the end of the month, supervisors are considering ways to spend proceeds from the sale.
Aldermen look to curb ‘predatory towing’ from apartments
The board of aldermen will hold two public hearings in the coming months to consider adopting a citywide towing ordinance.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
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