MSU student orgs face funding freeze
When members of Hillel at Mississippi State University, the only Jewish student organization on campus, gather for a Shabbat service, they serve challah and Kedem grape juice.
Oktibbeha supes approve $61.4M budget, funding raises and new positions
Oktibbeha County supervisors on Thursday approved a $61.4 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that funds 3% raises for county employees, despite a nearly $10 million drop in projected revenue.
SOCSD, MSU agree to partner in planning new Starkville High
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District board on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with Mississippi State University, agreeing to partner in planning for the new Starkville High School.
‘Pure ecstasy’ for MSU comes with $500K price tag
“It’s been so long since there was energy like that in Davis Wade Stadium.”
Secretary of state plays national role in voting policies
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is helping craft national election policy for the White House, a position in which he hopes to sway President Trump against banning mail-in voting nationally.
Ask The Dispatch: All your questions answered about MSU parking changes
Mississippi State University announced dramatic changes to campus parking this summer. Since then, Executive Director of Transportation Jeremiah Dumas said the response has been “brutal,” with angry emails, phone calls and even requests for his termination.
Community members, public officials celebrate Minnie Fox at Community Day
A black limo pulls up next to a tent full of expectant visitors awaiting a community lunch.
Supreme Court upholds conviction in frying pan assault case
The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the aggravated assault conviction of an Oktibbeha woman who attacked her brother’s wife with a frying pan in 2021.
Humane Society hopes to make a splash with 15th annual Dog Paddle
Last year when Ryan Handran began fostering Will, one of his two foster dogs from Oktibbeha County Humane Society, he wasn’t sure when the dog would open up.
Starkville aldermen approve tax increase, FY 26 budget
Despite citizens’ concerns, the board of aldermen narrowly passed a tax increase and new budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
Newest William L. Giles Distinguished Professor, Grisham Master Teachers honored at MSU
Mississippi State celebrated three faculty members Thursday with two of the university’s most prestigious teaching honors.
Ag secretary visits MSU, announces plan to relieve veterinarian shortage
Students in Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine could see a significant portion of their student loan debts paid off year-after-year, thanks to a new action plan by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Natasha Bedingfield to headline this year’s Bulldog Bash
Grammy-nominated singer Natasha Bedingfield is set to headline this year’s Bulldog Bash on Oct. 3, Mississippi State University announced in a Wednesday press release.
Suspect arrested Sunday in South Montgomery shooting
A suspect in custody for a Friday shooting on South Montgomery Street allegedly misidentified his target before pulling the trigger.
Education: Carey Beth goes to Washington: SHS senior selected for summer youth leaders program
When you ask Starkville High School senior Carey Beth Honnoll what she did this summer, it’s not the typical beach trips and laying beside the pool.
Starkville police chief aims to make ‘guardians,’ not just officers
Jiu-Jitsu, using a taser and safely pursuing in a police car are just a few of the skills Starkville police officers learn when joining the force.
Shooting on South Montgomery injures bystander in apartment complex parking lot
Police are seeking suspects in a shooting near The Social Block apartments that injured a bystander.
Baptist CEO: Region will see ‘world class’ docs with OCH purchase
With Baptist Memorial Health Care set to take over OCH Regional Medical Center, the entire region stands to benefit from more technology, the ability to recruit top level physicians and coordination with Baptist’s Columbus hospital.
Economic development: Premier hotel planned as first piece of mixed-use project in Starkville
A boutique hotel and new home for the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library will anchor a planned 15-acre development between the Cotton District and Mississippi State University.
Supervisors approve $55M sale of OCH to Baptist
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY – Supervisors on Monday approved a $55 million purchase agreement to sell OCH Regional Medical Center to Baptist Memorial Health Care, putting the
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