Hunting ordinance draws mixed reviews
The city of Starkville’s effort to adjust its discharge of firearms ordinance to allow for hunting on land brought in through annexation drew some mixed reaction at the first public hearing on Tuesday.
Starkville to hold public hearings for hunting ordinance change
The city of Starkville will consider changing its ordinance on the discharge of firearms within city limits to match a state statute allowing firearm use on certain properties in annexed territory.
Board approves parking ordinance change
Starkville will soon put a new residential parking ordinance into effect after the change received approval from aldermen at last week’s meeting.
After shooting, council forces reduced club hours
Another Columbus nightclub is feeling the squeeze of the city council’s “Safety First” philosophy.
Billboard ordinance to be discussed Tuesday
Aldermen will consider changes to the city ordinance regulating billboards on Tuesday, but at least one local billboard company manager says the proposal goes too far.
City Council denies request for ordinance change
Kamal Karriem stood before the Columbus City Council and said that sometimes, it’s O.K. to change.
The council disagreed.
Store owners seeking ordinance change
A coalition of convenience store owners will go before the Columbus City Council on Tuesday to seek a change to a recently-passed ordinance that limits store hours.
City Hall construction in violation of ordinance
Some construction work that has taken place at City Hall in downtown Columbus throughout the past week appears to have been in violation of city ordinance.
Convenience store ordinance generates concern
Tateke Keterate said he wishes the Columbus City Council would have talked to business owners before implementing rules reducing their stores’ operating hours.
City to limit hours for some stores
Gloria Wilkson was less than pleased with the Columbus City Council’s unanimous decision Tuesday to impose hour limitations on certain convenience stores.
Convenience store hours could be limited
A proposed ordinance the Columbus City Council is slated to consider today could lead to early closing times for convenience stores in or near residential areas.
Councilmen amend event ordinance involving sale of alcohol
Each property owner that has not had an instance of violent crime at one of its events in the past five years is exempt from that requirement.
Ordinance on events with alcohol to be modified
Columbus’ ordinance on leasing property for events with alcohol will be revised.
Our View: City right to revise ordinance
When the Columbus City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a new ordinance to address public safety issues at privately-held events in the city, no one could argue with the motives.
Supervisors OK new nightclub ordinance
Supervisors unanimously approved a new nightclub ordinance Monday that will require new bars, restaurants and entertainment venues in Oktibbeha County to obtain yearly operating permits and follow minimum life-safety standards.
New proposal trims, tweaks Starkville landscaping ordinance
City staff members say they have produced a user-friendly landscaping ordinance after making minor tweaks to Starkville’s current rules and cutting down the size of the document by about 20 pages.
Process amending landscape ordinance could begin this month
Starkville aldermen could approve the first step needed to change the city’s landscaping ordinance tonight by scheduling a public hearing on revisions later this month.
Nuisance ordinance plan moving forward
A draft of a city ordinance that would regulate the leasing of private property for gatherings where alcoholic beverages are served has been introduced for review.
Road house ordinance talks could be delayed until July
Oktibbeha County supervisors may not have an opportunity to discuss a potential ordinance mandating safer night club rules until July as officials travel to the coast this week for a conference.
City to develop nuisance ordinance
Columbus leaders are drafting a nuisance ordinance that would strengthen safety measures at establishments that have track records of violent behavior.