Rain or shine, Starkville will party
STARKVILLE — Hopefully, rain won’t threaten the Friday night boogie this year. The second annual Downtown Block Party, the first installment of the 2011 New South Weekends events, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 23, the night before Mississippi State University hosts Louisiana Tech.
MSU growth the focus of Starkville community roundtable
Growth, in all aspects of industry around Starkville and Oktibbeha County, was the main topic at the community roundtable Wednesday at Mississippi State University.
Starkville puts focus on summer activities
Not all of the suggestions for a better Starkville need to go through the Board of Aldermen, so some of the city’s unelected leaders have banded together to make their own moves.
Starkville community members honored with awards
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership held its annual awards banquet Thursday night and honored nearly a dozen citizens and businesses for their contributions to the community.
Federal spending bill could help Starkville roads
The U.S. Senate’s pending vote on the omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal 2011 will have a direct impact on transportation in the city of Starkville.
Partnership accepting nominations for annual awards
Residents of Starkville and Oktibbeha County still have time to submit their nominations to the Greater Starkville Development Partnership for the organization’s annual “best-of” awards in business, education, military and community service.
Viva Starkvegas: Downtown block party in Starkville tonight
In anticipation of Mississippi State University’s first home football game of the season this weekend against the University of Memphis, a block party will take place tonight in downtown Starkville.
Events honor end of World War II, remember area’s aviation history
STARKVILLE — With the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II approaching, some of Oktibbeha County’s biggest history buffs are preparing for a weekend event to honor area veterans.
Developer: Economy delays CottonMill plan
No updates have been provided lately on the proposed CottonMill Marketplace project because there is “nothing new to report,” developer Mark Nicholas said Wednesday.
Joint effort to improve aerospace industry
STARKVILLE — Improvements could be on the way to Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory and the surrounding infrastructure thanks to a joint effort between the city of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, MSU and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.