Museum in works for country music artifact collection

Just an hour south of Starkville lies one of the greatest collections of country music artifacts in the world, a collection that will soon have a new museum thanks to a partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Trash turns couture at ‘Trashion’ show

It took weeks of planning, late nights spent stitching and even a little dumpster diving, but on Wednesday night, the pay off was dazzling.

Six bridges deemed very unsafe, spark concern about inspections

Polly Bell Road’s bridge is closed until Thursday for critical repairs, just one of many bridges around Oktibbeha County found to be in unsafe condition.

Tax abatement deal could draw unnamed $10M hotel

If the county approves its part of a proposed tax abatement deal at the beginning of next month, the city may be getting a new $10 million hotel, creating few jobs but almost a hundred desperately-needed hotel rooms.

Education: Community tennis courts dedicated at Starkville High on Saturday

On Saturday, representatives from Starkville, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, the Starkville Community Foundation and community members gathered at the Starkville High School Tennis Complex to dedicate the newly resurfaced and renovated courts.

Standoff with barricaded suspect ends safely with arrest

A more than 90-minute standoff involving a suspect, Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Starkville Police Department ended peacefully Monday with an arrest and no injuries.

House speaker hopes for more support for Medicaid expansion

Medicaid expansion will likely spend another session as one of the Mississippi Legislature’s central issues, but with a new administration headed for the White House, District 48 Rep. and House Speaker Jason White, R-West, hopes to gain more support for expansion.

Visitor numbers quadruple for Heritage Museum since 2022

The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will be more than doubling its hours and bringing back several popular events as it looks to continue growing its number of visitors.

Republican carries Oktibbeha in presidential race for first time since ‘04

For the first time in 20 years, the Republican nominee for president carried Oktibbeha County in a general election.

Virtual seminars aim to help those considering a run for city office

Mississippi State University Extension Service will hold a series of workshops for people considering running for public office, meant to give a better idea of city government to those who may someday help run it.

Photo: Sanderson Center reopens

Students showcase skills at reverse career fair

Students from Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Millsaps Career and Technology Center flipped the script Wednesday during a reverse career fair, showcasing their skills and experience for industry professionals.

Latest SCT show won’t ghost audiences looking for laughs

Starkville Community Theatre’s upcoming production of a classic Noel Coward comedy promises to leave audiences in hauntingly good spirits.

Ex-Starkville teacher sentenced to 33 years for child porn

A former Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District teacher will spend more than 33 years in prison, after pleading guilty in Georgia on federal child pornography charges and admitting to a catfishing scheme targeting minors that began when he was still living in Starkville.

MSU, Habitat for Humanity dedicate 15th Maroon Edition home

It’s been more than a year since the groundbreaking of Twana Hubbard’s Habitat home – still, she can hardly believe it’s happening.

Man found guilty in 2022 drive-by murder of 9-year-old

A man accused of killing a 9-year-old in a drive-by shooting is headed to prison for the rest of his life.

MSU researchers get $1.2M to train students, teachers in AI

A Mississippi State University research team is looking to improve high school students’ competency in artificial intelligence through a project funded by a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Christmas Open House returns to Starkville Sunday

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership is hosting its annual Christmas Open House starting at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Civil rights organizations push for rehearing in 30-year-old murder trial

Despite the Mississippi Supreme Court preventing Willie Jerome “Fly” Manning from returning to court with an opinion issued in September, Manning’s defense is once again petitioning for a rehearing, this time with the support of a pair of civil rights organizations.