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House District 38 candidates speak at MSU forum

The Stennis-Montgomery Association at Mississippi State University hosted a forum for the Mississippi House District 38 candidates on Thursday.

Minors hit with alcohol violations at three Starkville businesses

Minors at several local establishments in Starkville were hit with citations on Thursday after alcohol and beer compliance checks by state officials.

State-subsidized solar panel maker to close in Mississippi

A green energy company heavily incentivized by Mississippi is shutting down, raising questions about whether the state will get repaid.

Solar panel maker Stion notified the state Tuesday that it would close its Hattiesburg plant Dec. 13, laying off 137 employees.

On the court: Vivians balances basketball with being homecoming queen

Victoria Vivians has learned to balance her time on two different courts this week.
On Monday, the senior guard for the Mississippi State women’s basketball team found out that she had made the Preseason All-Southeastern Conference team with teammate Morgan William.

MSU holds ninth cybersecurity week

Mississippi State University recognized its cybersecurity awareness week from Monday to Thursday.

SOCSD stays at C rating, HWS now failing

Despite the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District retaining its C accountability rating, one elementary school experienced a drastic drop in this year’s statewide assessment.

Howard, Williams speak at OCH forum

Another community forum was held Tuesday as the Nov. 7 referendum vote to determine the future of OCH Regional Medical Center draws closer.

Starkville man arrested for statutory rape

A Starkville man is in jail after being arrested on Tuesday and charged with statutory rape.

The Starkville Police Department said in a press release on Wednesday officers arrested 21-year-old Shytraille Spruell on the felony warrant Tuesday.

Starkville Utilities employee charged with embezzlement

A Steens woman employed with the city of Starkville bonded out of custody on Monday shortly after turning herself in on a felony warrant for embezzlement.

Starkville man charged after Westside Market stabbing

A Starkville man is in jail after being charged with aggravated assault connected to a stabbing earlier this month.