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May 7th, 2013
Last Friday, “Iron Man 3” opened at the box office, earning $175.3 million in its first three days, the second biggest opening weekend of all time. On Monday, MSU President Mark Keenum spoke to children from across the state about a different “Iron Man” who also posted impressive numbers.
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Oktibbeha County School District Conservator Margie Pulley announced at the district’s meeting Monday that the district has received preliminary clearance from the Mississippi Department of Education of 12 accreditation standards.
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The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved on Monday a resolution for intent to issue bonds for economic development projects in the future.
Joey Deason, the Oktibbeha County representative in the Golden Triangle Link, presented the resolution, which would see the county prepared to issue up to $5 million for future projects, if needed.
A group of protesters gathered at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse on Monday to plead for the release of death row inmate Willie Jerome Manning.
Manning faces execution at 6 p.m. today for the 1992 murders of two Mississippi State University students.
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May 6th
Oktibbeha County School District Conservator Margie Pulley will recognize students, faculty and staff at West Oktibbeha County Elementary School and East Oktibbeha County Elementary School for awards they received in Jackson at the district’s monthly meeting today at noon in the district offices.Â
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Residents of Starkville will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard on mayoral and aldermen positions. Primary elections will get under way as polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
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May 4th
By ALEX HOLLOWAY
reporter@starkvilledailynews.com
Despite cooler-than-normal temperatures brought on by days of steady rain, the 2013 Starkville Community Market opened to a strong start and big crowds on Saturday morning.
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By MARY GARRISON
news@starkvilledailynews.com
Despite fears inspired by the 2007 housing market crash, real estate markets remain local, and the Starkville market in particular has remained stable, said Michelle Amos of Coldwell Banker.
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By ALEX HOLLOWAY
reporter@starkvilledailynews.com
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors may consider leasing additional land at the Oktibbeha County Lake to John Barnett and former Mississippi State basketball coach Rick Stansbury at a meeting on Monday morning.
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May 3rd
SDN staff
Bonds have been set for five suspects arrested in an armed robbery investigation.
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