Miller: Supes need new president next year
During a disagreement over how to handle a roadwork project, District 4 Supervisor Bricklee Miller said it was time the board changed presidents.
Call for road bond finds little support
Conflicting ideologies on infrastructure upkeep and the existing tax burden on residents again clashed Monday as supervisors continue balancing complaints about Oktibbeha County’s road system with the board’s financial restraints and an ever-growing work list.
Supervisors refuse closed-door hospital discussions
A coalition of three supervisors rebuked an attempt to discuss OCH Regional Medical Center finances in executive session Monday.
Trainer calls for new talks with hospital trustees
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer again called for a sit-down meeting with OCH Regional Medical Center trustees to discuss the hospital’s financial future.
Oktibbeha supe wants to resume hospital sale talks
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer is again calling for a meeting between supervisors and OCH Regional Medical Center trustees to discuss the future of county health care.
Trainer again says supervisors should pursue OCH financial analysis
STARKVILLE — Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer says OCH Regional Medical Center’s recent scale back with employee salary and work hours highlights the need to put the business through an independent financial analysis, a step required by law before a taxpayer-owned health care facility can be sold.
Supes will meet with OCH trustees on hospital’s future
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer and OCH Regional Medical Center CEO Richard Hilton both confirmed Monday that plans are in the works to discuss the future of county health care in a joint public session between county representatives and hospital trustees.
Trainer named final school merger commission member
The entire seven-member Commission on Starkville Consolidated School District Structure was set Wednesday after officials announced Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer as its final member.
SSD approves transfer for Trainer’s children
The Starkville School District Board of Directors approved one transfer request and denied another Tuesday.
Oktibbeha supes pick Talley for GTRD Link post
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors voted Monday night to approve the appointment of Zelma Talley to a four-person board representing Oktibbeha County in the new Golden Triangle Regional Development Link.
Supervisors hear consultant on OCH analysis
In what is starting to become a regularly scheduled déjà vu, Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer again focused attention on the county hospital at the board’s first November meeting Monday.
Special meeting in works for Link discussion
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors president Orlando Trainer said the supervisor will hold a joint session with the Starkville Board of Aldermen on Wednesday to address a proposed contract with a new economic development group.
Trainer takes over as Oktibbeha board president
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Marvel Howard announced Monday night that he would be relinquishing his role as board president, and then seconded a successful motion that appointed District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer to the position.
Trainer suggests pursuing $3M loan
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer pushed for pursuing a $3 million loan to ensure the county’s planned road projects are completed on schedule during the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.
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.
Oktibbeha supervisors to continue discussion on bonding projects
STARKVILLE — The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors will have further discussion on funding mechanisms for infrastructure projects at its Monday meeting.
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer is keen to see the board pursue a bonding package for road work, economic development and recreation. Roads, a common thread amongst all residents, will be the focus, Trainer said.
Election Profile: Oktibbeha County District 2 supervisor race
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer is up against Robert “Bubba” Gray, Alfreda G. Outlaw and Tremell O. Sherman.
Oktibbeha supervisor suggests consolidating city/county government
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer questioned the structure of Oktibbeha County’s government Monday.