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.
Security requirements slimmed down on updated ordinance
A proposed amendment to city ordinances around kitchen and security requirements for restaurants has narrowed its scope, garnering a mixed response from the business community.
Education: MSU launches cutting-edge ‘Anatomage Tables’ for 3D human anatomy exploration
Students seeking scientific medical knowledge at Mississippi State University now have a cutting-edge resource to help them dissect human anatomy with the most-advanced medical education system available – state-of-the-art Anatomage Tables.
Education: SHS teacher to serve on Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council
Erica Johnson, an English teacher at Starkville High School, was selected by the Mississippi Department of Education to serve on the 2024-25 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council.
Community Profile: ‘Everybody’s vote is in your hands’
When Mary Dean Rose first started working polls in Oktibbeha County in the 1970s, elections looked different than they do today.
MSU’s Rhodes Scholarship finalists focus on education access, criminal justice reform
Mississippi State University seniors Sydney Denton and Devin Hutchins will soon vie for the chance to join one of the world’s most distinguished academic communities as Rhodes Scholarship finalists.
Ex-SFD training officer acquitted of embezzlement
A jury in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court on Thursday acquitted a former training officer for Starkville Fire Department accused of felony embezzlement.
Free home energy workshops could help customers save on power bill
Starkville Utilities is holding a series of free workshops for residents that want to learn the basics of sealing their house and lowering their electrical bill.
Ex-Tupelo police officer pleads guilty in death of his child’s mother
A former Tupelo police officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in circuit court Monday in the 2020 death of his child’s mother.
Education: MSU invites high school, two-year college students to Music Discovery Day
Mississippi State’s Department of Music is hosting its annual Music Discovery Day for high school juniors, seniors and community college students Nov. 4 on MSU’s campus.
Boil water notice issued for parts of Starkville
A break in the main water line is leaving some customers under a boil water notice, a press release from Starkville Utilities said.
Columbus man pleads guilty, sentenced to life for 2023 murder
A Columbus man was sentenced to life in prison Oct. 16 after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Installation on new wastewater aerators to begin in spring
Starkville will finally get new aerators to meet growing demands on wastewater infrastructure, though a lawsuit around 2020’s failed aerators is still waiting for its day in court.
Starkville man arrested after shots fired at Pecan Acres
A Monday altercation between three people led to shots being fired in the Pecan Acres public housing development and one arrest, according to a Starkville Police Department press release.
MSU researchers delve into legend of Grant flag
A United States flag, once rumored to have draped Ulysses S. Grant’s coffin, is now the subject of research in the U.S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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