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Wynn qualifies for House District 38 race

Former Ward 2 Alderman Lisa Wynn has officially qualified to run for the Mississippi House of Representatives seat vacated last month by Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville.

SOCSD names new SHS assistant principal

The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees approved some personnel changes in a special called meeting Thursday. The board hired Gregory D. Stephens as an assistant principal for Starkville High School.

Blackjack stop signs coming down

After being in place for most of the summer, the temporary stop signs on Blackjack Road at the entrance to the Wise Center parking lot will come down Aug. 1.

SPD investigating Sunday auto burglary

The Starkville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an auto burglary suspect.

SPD released two photos of the suspect's vehicle.

County closes two bridges, citing deficiencies

Two bridges in Oktibbeha County closed immediately Monday after an assessment which showed deficiency ratings below five tons. The two bridges closing are on Sturgis-West Point Road and Moor High Road.

Governor sets District 38 special election for November 7

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant announced on Wednesday the special election for House District 38 will take place on Nov. 7.

The seat became vacant when former Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, retired in June after nearly four decades in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

Second Baptist contempt hearing held in abeyance

After spending a day and a half in court with allegations brought up by members of Second Baptist Church against pastor Joseph Stone and deacon Terry Miller, Circuit Court Judge Jim Kitchens said the contempt hearing will be held in abeyance.

Date set for city-county meeting on industrial park

A joint meeting of city and county officials concerning the proposed industrial park will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse.

Aldermen address flooding issues at new SPD headquarters

The Starkville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a motion made by Vice Mayor and Ward 6 Alderman Roy A’.

Rook files to run for circuit clerk

Starkville Municipal Court Administrator Tony Rook filed paperwork with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office on Tuesday to qualify to run for the open Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk seat.