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Police: Westside Market shooting ruled accidental

Published Monday, February 18, 2019

Police say a individual accidentally shot themselves, causing minor injuries, before police responded to the call at a local convenience store Sunday night.

Heavy rain poses possible problems through week

Published Monday, February 18, 2019

Low-lying areas of the Golden Triangle could see standing water turn to flash flooding throughout the week as heavy rains are expected to drench the area for several days.

Opinion: In defense of the game

Published Sunday, February 17, 2019

I’ve worked in journalism my entire adult life and made countless fat-headed mistakes in my day — you may even spot one in this column. Who knows? 

Dispatch sports editor arrested for child exploitation

Published Thursday, February 14, 2019

The sports editor of a local newspaper is facing a felony charge of exploitation of a child after a warrant was served by the Starkville Police Department on Tuesday.

‘A sweet, humble person’: Family remembers father of two killed in shooting

Published Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Known as “Seed” to his friends, “Doc” to his family and “Nish” to his Mama, Joseph Turnipseed, Jr., is most fondly remembered as a caring son and loving father of two. 

Bond set at $2M for suspect as new details emerge about fatal shooting

Published Monday, February 11, 2019

New details about an alleged murder-for-hire plot emerged in court on Monday following a fatal shooting last Friday at a Starkville apartment complex.

No injuries or spills in 18-wheeler wreck

Published Monday, February 11, 2019

Authorities say a Monday morning 18-wheeler wreck at a busy interchange in Starkville could have been much worse after the tanker truck rolled down a steep hill.

Man charged after Saturday hit and run, police chase

Published Monday, February 11, 2019

A Starkville man is facing felony charges after police say he hit a pedestrian in his vehicle, then led law enforcement on a chase through a residential part of the city, before the car came to a stop off road behind an apartment complex.

Blackjack resident identified as fatal shooting victim

Published Saturday, February 9, 2019

Authorities have identified the lone victim in a fatal shooting at a Starkville apartment complex on Friday night. 

SPD investigating shooting death at apartment complex

Published Saturday, February 9, 2019

The Starkville Police Department is investigating a shooting death at a local apartment complex after officers responded to a shots fired call on Friday night and found the body of a deceased man in the driver's seat of a vehicle.