Education brief: Burleson announced as a December 2024 UCA graduate
The University of Central Arkansas announced their Dec. 2024 graduates. Tyler Burleson of Starkville earned a Master of Business Administration.
Education brief: Northwest Mississippi Community College’s 2024 fall graduates
Northwest Mississippi Community College released their Fall 2024 graduates. The following local student is from Starkville: Micah Capels.
Education brief: Amaya Ford named to ULM’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
The University of Louisiana Monroe released their Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The following local student is from Starkville: Amaya Ford, Psychology major.
Education: Overcoming the odds: SOCSD celebrates an A-rating and a new semester at Winter Convocation
“The odds may be great, but you are greater,” said Rev. Jessie King, superintendent of Leland School District, as he spoke to Yellow Jacket staff Jan. 6. “You are the change. You are the hope. You are the reason that the next generation will thrive.”
Community Profile: Longtime educator continues learning through art experimentation
When Libby Cagle was in the sixth grade, she was inspired by a redheaded art teacher who would always say, “you can learn the history of the world through art.”
No explosives found at MSU after Maroon Alert
Mississippi State University received a bomb threat Saturday morning, prompting police to search two empty buildings before declaring them free of danger.
Ransomware attack likely responsible for IT crisis at SOCSD
A data breach that has crippled Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s network appears to be a ransomware attack, according to online sources.
Ward 7 alderman race draws challenger
The city has gotten its first contested alderman race in Ward 7. Meanwhile, the Ward 5 incumbent announced Thursday he would not seek reelection.
Overnight warming shelter opens at Oktibbeha Safe Room
The county opened its storm shelter Wednesday evening as an overnight warming shelter as freezing weather blankets the area.
‘Suspicious activity’ on SOCSD network keeps teachers, students off school internet
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District started the spring semester Tuesday without internet access thanks to a disruption to its computer service.
Condos get green light for construction closer to Hancock Circle homes
A variance allowing condos’ construction closer to homes on Hancock Circle got the green light from aldermen Tuesday night, despite objections from neighbors who say the closeness will affect their properties.
Starkville man charged with sexual battery, enticement of child
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly committing sex crimes involving a child and assaulting an Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Impromptu dump site raises concerns about illegal dumping
Dennis Daniels woke up on Sunday to find that someone had left another dozen tires on his property. It’s just the latest in a four-year tide of refuse he said has gotten bad enough to block the road going to his family’s land altogether.
Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly setting a trailer on fire
A Starkville man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting a trailer on fire while someone was still inside.
Education: A Starkville ‘Dandy’ gets her due
Affectionately known as “Big Z” to the Jacket faithful, Zariyah Edwards has a heart and personality that are just as big as her presence on the basketball court.
Education: Bridging Disciplines: MSU English faculty member earns elite STEM education fellowship
Mississippi State University’s Lourdes Cardozo-Gaibisso is a selection for one of only five 2024 Early-Career Research Fellows in Education Research by the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Education: Center of Family Enterprise Research at MSU launches statewide free newsletter for business owners, stakeholders
Mississippi State’s College of Business and its Center of Family Enterprise Research is launching an electronic newsletter to help business owners around the state, with special focus on family entities.
Community Profile: Starkville resident makes a global impact through work with the U.N.
You can always pick Stephen Lack out of a crowd. Standing 6-foot-4 with auburn hair and a beard, Lack towers over most people.
Pochop to run as independent for Ward 5 alderman
Two more candidates threw their hats into the ring Friday for Starkville’s upcoming election, including one incumbent and one new face.
Starkville losing nearly 20% of its water to small leaks
An internal Starkville Utilities audit shows the utility is losing 19% of its water to small leaks.
