Starkville police getting new body, vehicle cameras in $621K contract
Starkville aldermen on Tuesday plan to approve a $621,600 contract for a new police department body and vehicle camera system.
SPD honors area’s fallen officers in National Police Week memorial service
It’s been a few days more than four years since Liquori Tate was fatally shot in Hattiesburg.
Tate, a Starkville native and Hattiesburg Police Department officer, and fellow officer Benjamin Deen were killed on May 9, 2015. Tate was 25 at the time. Deen was 34.
A hometown hero: Starkville investigator recognized for work on Labor Day murders case
Anne McWhorter can still remember the day she met Starkville Police Dept. Lt. Bill Lott.
McWhorter is the sister of 65-year-old Betty Jones, one of two victims, along with 81-year-old Kathryn Crigler, in the infamous 1990 Labor Day murders. She was working in her yard one day when Lott approached her.
Labor Day murders: ‘The family has suffered too long’
Monday was Betty Jones’ birthday.
It was also the day Starkville Police Department investigators announced they may finally have her killer in custody.
Science-based crime-solving: Private labs use growing number of resources to help law enforcement match suspects to DNA profiles
In 2010, forensic DNA analyst Kathryn Rodgers created a DNA profile of the suspect in a 30-year-old sexual assault.
Arrest made in 1990 Labor Day murder case
Starkville police have arrested a man believed to be connected to the infamous Labor Day murders of 1990.
SPD, OSCO launch seat belt enforcement campaign
Starkville Police Department and the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office will have extra officers out as the departments begin an annual seat belt enforcement campaign.
Starkville holds grand opening for new police station
The significance of hailing Starkville Police Department’s long-awaited move into its new headquarters on a Friday the 13th wasn’t lost on former mayor Parker Wiseman.
Police station opening set for Oct. 13
After a lengthy delay, Starkville Police Department will officially move into its newly-renovated headquarters next week.
Refusing to be ‘the victim’: Women learn basic self-defense through SPD course
After planting her feet in a firm stance to prepare for the next move, Leslie Pevey threw a right jab towards her opponent.
SPD using social media to reduce burglaries
Starkville Police Department Public Information Officer Brandon Lovelady is trying to thwart would-be burglars one tweet and Facebook post at a time.
SPD citizen academy aims to build understanding
After following one of her 20 known Czech commands, Bessie, a full-bred Malinois in the Mississippi State University K-9 department, sprinted across the Starkville Police Department shooting range lawn, ready to strike.
Starkville Police to open new offices June 30
The Starkville Police Department is set to move from City Hall into its renovated police headquarters at 101 E. Lampkin St. and will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new station Jun. 30.
Wiseman: Change order won’t delay SPD opening
A requested 23-day extension to the Starkville Police Department renovation contract for contractors to install information technology (IT) cabling and furniture will push the project’s date of substantial completion to June 12, but Mayor Parker Wiseman says the proposed change order will not significantly delay the project.
Making history at SPD: Two female officers promoted to sergeant simultaneously
For the first time in its history, the Starkville Police Department promoted two female officers simultaneously, each to the rank of sergeant.
Columbus, Starkville departments seek more officers; sheriffs’ depts. fully staffed
More than 200 officers work in local law enforcement departments in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties.
$3M SPD financing package up for discussion
Shortly after approving a $2.7 million-maximum bond package last month for street, drainage and other infrastructure projects, Starkville aldermen could begin a process Tuesday of authorizing up to $3 million for improvements to Starkville Police Department’s headquarters.
Pair from Columbus among SPD chief finalists
Four candidates with Mississippi law enforcement ties have emerged as finalists for Starkville’s vacant police chief position.
Starkville police chief to retire at year’s end
Starkville Police Chief David Lindley resigned Tuesday following a one-hour meeting by the Starkville Board of Aldermen, which placed Lindley on administrative leave on Friday. Lindley’s resignation will go into effect Dec. 31.
Starkville police investigate student found with hundreds of exotic animals
A Mississippi State veterinary student is under investigation after law enforcement discovered hundreds of exotic wildlife at his Starkville home.