Community Profile: From China to selling art at the Cotton District Arts Festival
Nine years ago, Dorrie Wu was growing up just a train ride away from Shanghai, China.
SOCSD intersession geared toward career exploration, extra learning opportunities
Third-grader Grace Campbell finished coding a series of actions on an iPad before staring down at the little blue robot on the floor in front of her. Nothing happened.
MSU’s unmanned aircraft give FEMA an advantage in hurricane relief efforts
Every second counts in the wake of a disaster, and information about which areas are unsafe to enter becomes an invaluable asset for first responders.
Paradis joins Dispatch staff as Starkville reporter
Cullen Paradis has joined The Dispatch staff as its Starkville bureau reporter.
Ordinance change would require cameras, security at bars
An amendment overhauling Starkville’s rules around security and food for alcohol vendors went without public comments Tuesday despite potentially forcing dozens of establishments to install cameras.
Education: Summer research internship at MSU advances entomology work for East Coast teen
During his two internships with Mississippi State, 17-year-old Oliver Yung discovered three ant species previously undocumented in the state.
Transfer portal, NIL funding change the game in team building
When Mississippi State men’s basketball head coach Chris Jans arrived in 2022, he inherited a team he believed was good enough to make the tournament that year.
Community Profile: For Stafford, planning concerts is family tradition
The first concert Sally Stafford remembers attending was at the Market Street Festival when she was 7 or 8 years old.
Report: Parks bring $12M in economic impact in FY 24
With Cornerstone Park officially opening a year ago, things are looking up for the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department.
No petition filed to force OCH sale to ballot
Thursday’s deadline for signatures opposing the county’s sale of OCH Regional Medical Center came and went with no petition, clearing the way for supervisors to start searching for a buyer.
Education: Resurfacing underway at SHS tennis courts
Anticipated renovations to the Starkville High School tennis complex took a step forward last week as work began on resurfacing the tennis courts.
Health Brief: OCH Regional Medical Center welcomes Dr. Ravali Tarigopula, MD, to lead new OCH Pulmonology and Sleep Center
OCH Regional Medical Center is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Ravali Tarigopula, MD, to its esteemed medical team.
Education: SHS visual arts teacher, students honored at Rotary
Starkville Rotary Club honored Andrew Lark, Starkville High School art teacher, as teacher of the month during its Sept. 30 meeting. As part of the recognition program, Lark selected two outstanding students to be honored. Starkville High juniors Sachiko Clay and Willie McGee were chosen as Rotary Students of the Month.
CLW, 4-County raise local power rates following TVA wholesale price increase
Columbus Light and Water and 4-County Electric Power Association customers will see a local rate increase on their November power bill in addition to that of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s wholesale price hike, all of which went into effect Oct. 1.
Community Profile: Nurse volunteers with equine therapy program
For the past 10 years, Kim Estes has been a volunteer for the equine therapy program at Mississippi State, helping children with a variety of disabilities master skills, gain confidence and learn social skills through riding.
Starkville Derby wins Best Large Festival of the Year
Starkville’s Dachshund Derby took the title for Best Large Festival of the Year at the Mississippi Tourism Association’s annual awards program last week.
MSU senior wins $100K in reality TV competition
“Congratulations Russell, you have won ‘Estate of Survival,’” a voice announced.
Two juveniles arrested for auto burglaries
Police arrested two juveniles Tuesday following a slew of car burglaries in the Green Oaks neighborhood.
150 new homes coming to east Oktibbeha County
A new neighborhood development is coming to east Oktibbeha County, Atlanta-based real estate development firm Forest Street Partners announced Thursday.
Winter vote to determine next steps for lake
Supervisors are considering three options to either rehabilitate or decommission the dam at Oktibbeha County Lake that are estimated to cost between $5.4 million and $11.2 million.
Thom Caraccio: Mission to Miami at Flipper’s house
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