Yarbrough hired as Starkville fire chief
Starkville aldermen continued the tradition of promoting from within for leadership positions and hired Charles Yarbrough to lead the city’s fire department.
Starkville fire chief interviews set for today
Starkville aldermen could choose its next fire department leader during a 5 p.m. recess meeting today at the Sportsplex.
Aldermen narrow potential fire chief list to 5
Five applicants, including three internal Starkville Fire Department employees, will interview March 30 for the city’s vacant fire chief position.
Aldermen, employee pay raises up for discussion
Starkville aldermen are set to vote today on pay raises for their own positions and for city employees.
5 internal applicants emerge for fire chief
Ten applicants, including five Starkville firefighters, are vying to become the city’s next fire chief, Personnel Director Randy Boyd confirmed Wednesday.
Interim promotion saves SFD from more personnel moves
Despite one Starkville alderman’s objection to Tuesday’s interim fire chief appointment, outgoing Chief Rodger Mann says the move makes sense because it avoids numerous internal promotions.
Implications accompany interim fire chief appointment
Tuesday’s six-hour Starkville Board of Aldermen meeting ended with the board’s appointment of an interim fire chief, allusions of racism associated with the decision and two African-American aldermen exiting the meeting before the conclusion of business.
Starkville fire chief announces retirement
Starkville Fire Chief Rodger Mann will conclude his almost 33-year career with the city by retiring Feb. 22, he announced Tuesday.
West Point appoints new fire chief
West Point has a new fire chief.
West Point fire chief Littlefield dies
Johnny Littlefield, who had a 38-year career with the West Point Fire Department including the last 13 as its chief, has died.