Citizen to ask supes to make Oktibbeha a gun rights sanctuary
A statewide movement to shield Mississippi from the possibility of future legal restrictions on firearm ownership and access will come to Oktibbeha County at Monday’s board of supervisors meeting.
Oktibbeha joins Lowndes in calling for EMCC investigation
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors unanimously joined their counterparts in Lowndes County on Monday by asking the State Auditor’s Office to investigate East Mississippi Community College’s financial decline over the last decade.
Blackjack Road project stalls on right-of-way acquisition
Oktibbeha County is hoping to soon begin work on a road improvement project along Blackjack Road but is waiting for easements from property owners.
Supes approve bid for soccer complex playground
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors met for the second time in five days Tuesday, which made its first meeting of 2018 a brief gathering.
First woman to serve Oktibbeha Co. board
Incoming District 4 Supervisor Bricklee Miller, the first woman to serve on the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors, has wasted little time preparing for her new position since her November election.
Hospital trustee appointment in limbo after board action
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors’ appointment of Minnie Fox to the OCH Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees appears on hold after supervisors failed to approve the motion Monday.
Our view: Harry’s persistence
His diplomatic skills are often compared with those of Attila the Hun. He is not always averse to airing personal disputes in the public arena. He can come off as unyielding, even obstinate.
But those quirks should not obscure one thing we have come to know about Lowndes County District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders: He gets things done.
Supes say county school board needs to revise budget
The Lowndes County board of supervisors is encouraging the county school board to lower its budget request for the 2013-14 school year.
County supes expect millage value boost in 2014
Citing preliminary figures from the Lowndes County tax assessor’s office, Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders said the value of a general county mill may increase about $40,000, while school millage value could see a jump as high as $57,000.
Sanders, Smith remove Myrick from CVB board
Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board member Harvey Myrick confirmed he was relieved of his duties Tuesday by Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders and Columbus Mayor Robert Smith, the two who appointed him in 2011.
Supes give Silicor Materials an ultimatum
Company has until Dec. 31 to escrow $150,000
County to help with city parking lot repaving
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Friday unanimously passed a motion to assist the City of Columbus with some paving projects.
Trainer’s latest bond proposal falls short
STARKVILLE — District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer Monday introduced yet another bond proposal to fix county roads and improve infrastructure. Like his last effort, it crashed by a 3-2 vote.
Grants could Help fund Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Transport vehicles
STARKVILLE — The Golden Triangle Planning and Development District Monday discussed resolutions for a pair of rural development grants that would help fund two Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for transport and a back-hoe to be used in District 5.
Lowndes’ Co-op Road reopens to residents
After months of wrangling between the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors and residents of Co-op Road, the board reached a unanimous decision Monday morning: The county will abandon the road and remove all barricades, reopening it to residents.
Lowndes payroll going paperless
County employees may soon see a change in the way they are paid if the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approves a paperless payment system during their meeting Monday at 9 a.m.
Board President Harry Sanders said the current system of paying the county’s around 330 employees is causing confusion and becoming a nightmare.
Oktibbeha sheriff works to build networks in community
County officials are urging residents to take ownership of their communities. On March 19, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office and Board of Supervisors will host a neighborhood-watch meeting in the courtroom of the county courthouse.
Oktibbeha County supervisors keep same team
If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.
The first Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting of 2012 saw no changes in board officer appointments, from Board President Marvell Howard retaining his seat to Nora Goliday reprising her role as justice court clerk.
Board of supes to explore demolition of building for parking
The life of the old Lowndes County Extension Building on Third Avenue North could be coming to an end soon.
Lowndes Supes OK water management officials to study Magowah Creek
A number of rivers, creeks and ditches in the county are slated for improvements to prevent flooding, erosion and undermined roads.