Supervisor advocates for demolishing historic old hospital
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer wants to move forward with demolishing the old Felix Long Memorial Hospital, even without Mississippi Department of Archives and History approval.
Aldermen give up raises next fiscal year for extra police camera
The mayor and aldermen are passing up raises next fiscal year, instead dedicating that money toward the police department’s camera request.
MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in national spotlight with Inspiring Program in STEM award
Mississippi State’s Vet Aspirations initiative in the College of Veterinary Medicine is celebrating national recognition as a 2024 Inspiring Program in STEM award winner.
Community Profile: Starkville police officer named National D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year
When Cpl. Tonya McWhirter started working as a D.A.R.E. officer more than two decades ago, she didn’t do it for the awards or the recognition. She just wanted to give students a chance she never had when she was a kid.
SOCSD launches B.U.S. positive behavior initiative for bus riders
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has launched a new initiative with its transportation department to reward good student behavior exhibited by bus riders using the “positive behavior interventions and supports” approach to behavior management.
Oktibbeha County on the hunt for new administrator
The board of supervisors is officially on the hunt for a new county administrator, with a plan in place to get the county through the interim.
Police cameras back on budget, other cuts looming
The police department may be getting its 20 requested cameras and two new employees to monitor them in the next fiscal year after all, with no tax increase required.
Farmer ousted as Oktibbeha administrator with split vote
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY – Supervisors came to the chancery courthouse Tuesday afternoon prepared to discuss next year’s budget with various department heads. When they left four
Annual Little Sturgis bike rally returns Thursday
The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally returns this week with a three-day event starting Thursday.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s changing with Starkville’s code enforcement?
Starkville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Aug. 6 the use of a section in state code that will speed up how quickly the city can clean up certain neglected properties.
Education: Inaugural accelerated master of nursing students at MSU-Meridian learn hands-on basic life support during orientation
Students in Mississippi State University-Meridian’s inaugural accelerated master of science in nursing cohort began their academic journey last week immediately learning to save lives.
Education: New gateway to campus opens to traffic
A new Mississippi State University gateway from College View Drive has been unveiled, transforming campus entry with the opening of a new street which enhances safety and connectivity.
91.1 The Junction: MSU radio boasts new name, sound and voice
Mississippi State’s radio station is celebrating its 30th year in operation with a new name, new sound and new pulse for the Golden Triangle community.
Education: Free Chromebooks available to SOCSD kindergarten through seventh-grade families
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District received a grant through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to offer free Chromebooks to kindergarten through seventh grade Yellow Jacket families who do not have a device in their home.
Community Profile: McAnally back home shaping fans’ experience at Bulldogs games
Spencer McAnally interned in athletic marketing throughout his four years as a Mississippi State undergraduate student, which meant he did not have to look far to get a feel for what fans wanted to experience at games.
Baseball’s ‘fastest man’ honored at long last at Cornerstone Park
Starkville’s multi-million dollar Cornerstone Park, finally, has its centerpiece.
SPD SWAT rescues 4-year-old from barricaded captor
SWAT officers safely rescued a 4-year-old from the clutches of an alleged kidnapper Thursday morning following a more than two-hour standoff with the suspect, who was barricaded in a Brookville Garden Apartment.
Renovate or rebuild? Felix Long costs could vary by $4 million based on MDAH decision
After more than two years of sitting empty, the Felix Long Memorial Hospital building’s fate is finally in the hands of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. But getting it there led to some division among county officials.
No tax hike means police only get half their cameras
A balanced city budget next year with no tax hike means the police department will get half the cameras and new manpower it had expected.
MSU scientists use $1M grant to ‘get a grip’ on automated blackberry harvesting
The labor-intensive work of harvesting delicate blackberries by hand is a must, but the development of advanced technologies by Mississippi State scientists could help automate the tedious process.
Slimantics: Robotaxis beware: NYC eats hesitation for breakfast
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