Foot chase ensues after patrol car escape
A Macon man led police on a foot chase through downtown Sunday after running from a traffic stop, a Starkville Police Department press release said.
Starkville man sentenced to five years for Glock switch
A Starkville man was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for possession and transfer of a “Glock switch,” a device that converts a semi-automatic handgun to fully automatic.
Cornerstone wetlands slated as home for arboretum
The first question Bob Brzuszek usually gets from people who read that Starkville is getting an arboretum is how to pronounce the word.
Starkville to take lead in multi-agency task force to tackle human trafficking
No one expects human trafficking to happen in their city. But just because it doesn’t always look the way it does in movies doesn’t mean it can’t happen in the Golden Triangle.
Baptist, North Mississippi confirm they bid on OCH
Baptist Memorial Health Care and North Mississippi Health Services have both submitted offers to acquire the Oktibbeha County owned OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville.
Potential OCH buyers meet with supes behind closed doors
Supervisors met in executive session Wednesday with representatives of at least two parties interested in acquiring OCH Regional Medical Center.
MSU generates $3.9 billion economic impact in 2024
From Extension offices in every county to partnerships with industry across the state, Mississippi State University reaches far beyond its campus.
Starkville forming new 10-year parks plan with public input
The city is launching a 10-year recreation plan that promises to reshape local facilities and programs to better meet the needs of the community.
Education: Charting safer waters: MSU breaks ground on seafood testing facility
Mississippi State University officially broke ground March 10 on the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a first-of-its kind facility in Mississippi dedicated to aquatic food safety, quality assessment, processing and product development.
Community Profile: Hickmon once went to Prairie Opportunity for help. Now he’s executive director
When Fredrick Hickmon was coming of age in Nanih Waiya, a rural area near Louisville, working on farms felt like the only option he had – even though the pay was bad and the conditions were worse.
Amazon ‘Last Mile’ facility delivers 10K parcels daily over 70 miles radius
A customer orders a package from Amazon on a Monday. Last year, that order may not have arrived until the following Thursday.
Ask The Dispatch: Your questions answered about where to vote on April 1
In the upcoming April 1 primary, voters in Columbus and Starkville may find their polling place is different from the last city election thanks to new ward boundaries.
County waits for engineers on dam while grant funding remains uncertain
While the county once hoped to have a clear path for repairs of the Oktibbeha County Lake dam by December, supervisors are still awaiting approved engineering plans before making a decision about their options.
MSU state-of-the-art wind lab marks new era in national drone testing
A new wind-simulation system operating within a Mississippi State laboratory now enables researchers to measure gusts, turbulence and other environmental factors impacting drone flight safety.
Community Profile: Bringing the world home
When Joan Mylroie’s mother immigrated to the United States from Norway at 9 years old, she was made fun of because she didn’t speak English.
Starkville Democratic forum pits new blood versus establishment
Democratic municipal election candidates locked horns and solidified their messaging in a Thursday candidate forum at the Sportsplex, with challengers sharpening their criticisms of the sitting board and mayor.
New Starkville High plan might have little impact on tax bills
Property taxes across Oktibbeha County are set to increase in 2026, but it does not appear a potential bond to fund a new Starkville High School campus will factor significantly into why.
Starkville man dies in apartment fire early Friday
One man is dead after an early morning fire in an apartment complex Friday.
Bridge repair to close Oktoc Road next week
Oktoc Road will be closed to through traffic starting at 10 a.m. Monday due to accommodate bridge repairs.
Road manager: 20% of Oktibbeha roads surveyed get an F
Officials are reviewing county roads and finding many in worse shape than anticipated, raising questions about how the county can repair them on a limited budget.
