Higgins proposes county take on debt for industrial park projects
The Golden Triangle Development LINK will draw up a contract for the Lowndes County supervisors to review and possibly approve by March 1, LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins said at Friday’s board meeting, in order to settle months of debate over whether and how much to fund the Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority.
Higgins: Big prospect locating to industrial park hinges on result of civil suit
A large company has expressed interest in locating to Starkville’s nearly-complete North Star Industrial Park, but the prospect hinges on an ongoing civil lawsuit that has challenged rezoning of the park’s property from commercial to manufacturing.
Court of Appeals denies rehearing on industrial park case
The Mississippi Court of Appeals will not rehear a case opposing the rezoning of land for an industrial park in north Starkville.
Our View: It’s past time for landowners to let Starkville industrial park proceed
It’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out on the old ballgame.
That same rule should apply when it comes to a lawsuit that has delayed progress on a proposed industrial park in Starkville.
County to issue bonds for aging infrastructure at industrial park
For many, the history of Lowndes County Industrial Park begins with the arrival of Severstal, the steel plant now known as Steel Dynamics, Inc., in the mid-2000s.
Court of Appeals rules in favor of Starkville industrial park rezoning
The state Court of Appeals has upheld an Oktibbeha County Circuit Court decision affirming the city of Starkville’s rezoning of land for an under-construction industrial park.
Unresolved issues still in play for Oktibbeha industrial park
Starkville’s industrial park is coming along well, according to Golden Triangle LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins, but crucial issues to the site’s future remain unresolved.
LINK CEO: Trust critical for LINK to bring industry to Starkville
Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins says economic development is often about trust.
Rezoning lawsuit likely to stretch into fall for Oktibbeha industrial park
Work on Oktibbeha County’s industrial park is progressing smoothly, according to Golden Triangle LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins, but a lawsuit over the project’s zoning may linger on longer than initially expected.
Aldermen to consider variance for industrial park road
On Tuesday Starkville’s aldermen will decide whether to grant a variance from city code for a proposed roadway in a nearly 400-acre industrial park near Highways 82 and 389.
P&Z commission OK lot divisions for industrial park
The Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission approved the division of land for a planned industrial park in Oktibbeha County into three lots during its Tuesday meeting.
Stewart, Weir to be honored at Unity Park
Oktibbeha County supervisors have a pair of nominees to add to the Unity Park early next year.
Supes to review hospital bids next week
Oktibbeha County supervisors will meet next week to review bids the county received for OCH Regional Medical Center.
Oktibbeha County funds industrial park
Oktibbeha County and Starkville leaders took what Ward 3 Alderman David Little called “a bold step forward” Thursday, passing a combined $14 million bond issuance that will fund an almost 400-acre industrial park in the northern part of the city.
Joint city-county meeting expected on industrial park options
An expected joint meeting of the Starkville Board of Aldermen, Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors and bond attorneys could decide the fate of a proposed Golden Triangle Development LINK-backed industrial park as leaders are expected to discuss how to proceed with the litigated project’s financing.
OCEDA exercises option for industrial park substation
The Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority exercised a purchase option Tuesday and acquired a 5-acre parcel that will serve as the location for a substation that will power a proposed Starkville industrial park off Highway 389.
Ruling puts Starkville industrial park back on track
Plans for an almost 400-acre, Golden Triangle Development LINK-backed industrial park could again gain traction after Circuit Judge Jim Kitchens affirmed a previously issued zoning change for the combined properties.
Landowners, LINK extend industrial park property options
The Golden Triangle Development LINK and the three primary families that own property designated to become Oktibbeha County’s newest industrial park have agreed to extend land purchase options beyond a legal dispute that, at best, will delay the park’s construction until next year.
Industrial park legal challenge will delay project
A legal challenge against a recent zoning change, implemented by the Starkville Board of Aldermen, will delay the development of a 360-acre industrial park, Golden Triangle Development LINK Chief Executive Officer Joe Max Higgins confirmed Friday.
Starkville aldermen vote 6-1 to rezone property for industrial park
The Starkville Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to rezone more than 300 acres of land north of Highway 82 to make room for a Golden Triangle LINK-backed industrial park.