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Most of the animals in Mississippi animal shelters never find a home.
The Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission deferred its decision Tuesday concerning the proposed First Baptist Church master plan to its February meeting to ensure that the corresponding public hearing is in compliance with city standards.
By STEVEN NALLEY
educ@starkvilledailynews.com
Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum discussed the need for more funding from the state government and his work with state officials to make that funding possible at a meeting of the MSU Faculty Senate Friday at Mitchell Memorial Library.
By NATHAN GREGORY
citybeat@starkvilledailynews.com
Four of the Starkville Board of Aldermen’s seven current members have either already qualified or announced plans to qualify for another term in this year’s municipal election, while Mayor Parker Wiseman has announced his intention to run for a second term and will have at least one opponent.
Editor’s note: This story is the first of two features profiling the candidates running for Miss. Senate District 16’s seat. Independent Kenny Fowler and Democrat Angela Turner-Lairy will face off for the seat in Tuesday’s election. Pick up a copy of Monday’s Starkville Daily News for a feature on Turner-Lairy.
From Daily Times Leader staff reports
By CARL SMITH
news@starkvilledailynews.com
Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors President Orlando Trainer said documents releasing the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District from a prior comprehensive plan agreement have been signed, which in turn will allow the county to enter into a similar agreement with Oxford-based planning firm Slaughter and Associates.
