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Starkville teen charged after Westside Market shooting

Published Friday, February 22, 2019

A Starkville teenager is behind bars facing a felony aggravated assault charge after a shooting at Westside Market on Sunday.

Aldermen hold hunting ordinance hearing

Published Thursday, February 21, 2019

The Starkville Board of Aldermen held its first public hearing on amendments to the city’s ordinance relating to the discharge of firearms in city limits.

Former SPD officer to challenge Gladney in sheriff’s primary

Published Thursday, February 21, 2019

A Starkville businessman and former Starkville Police officer is the first challenger to qualify to run for sheriff of Oktibbeha County against incumbent Steve Gladney.

Aldermen approve $66K mower purchase despite opposition

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019

The purchase of a new lawn mower for the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department proved to be a contentious point at the Starkville Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday evening.

Keenum updates Rotarians on MSU

Published Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum updated Starkville Rotarians about the progression of the university over the years as he enters his second decade as president of the university.

MSU grad among those killed in Illinois warehouse shooting

Published Monday, February 18, 2019

An Alabama man who graduated from Mississippi State University was among those killed in a mass shooting at a warehouse in Illinois on Friday. 

MSU team develops app to test lumber stiffness

Published Friday, February 15, 2019

A new app developed by faculty in the Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources could now gives consumers access to functions previously available on expensive equipment for the cost of $4.99.

Locals weigh in on teacher pay raise

Published Friday, February 15, 2019

A bill giving higher pay to Mississippi teachers and other school staff passed unanimously in the Mississippi Senate Wednesday. However, not everyone is content.

Scooting around: Lime Scooters roll out new transportation option on city streets

Published Friday, February 15, 2019

Lime green scooters can be seen drifting down the streets since transportation company, Lime, introduced their electric scooters to Starkville.

The city of Starkville recently approved the placement of 25 Lime scooters in different areas.

SOCSD largely unscathed by flu, precautions still urged

Published Thursday, February 14, 2019

Despite at least three Mississippi School districts having to shut their doors due to the flu this month, the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District so far remains relatively untouched.