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Judge to consider mayoral runoff results in July

A special judge will soon consider Starkville Mayor-elect Lynn Spruill's motion to dismiss local attorney and Democratic mayoral candidate Johnny's Moore's request for judicial review of the May 16 Democratic Primary runoff results.

Summer begins with unemployment spike in city, county

Despite unemployment falling across the state in May, the number of people without work in Oktibbeha County and Starkville saw a substantial increase.

Supes move to attract fiber internet providers to county

Living in rural areas outside the city limits can have its advantages, but a major disadvantage for thousands living in Oktibbeha County is a lack of high-speed internet service.

Blood drive to honor MSU's Salter

Mississippi Blood Services has coordinated with Community Bank in Brandon to give donors the opportunity to give blood in honor of Mississippi State University Chief Communications Officer Sid Salter.

MSU receives grant for veterans business resources

Veterans will soon have more resources for starting a business, thanks to a five-year Small Business Administration grant of roughly $4 million.

CAVS, Entergy partner on grid software

A partnership between Entergy and the Mississippi State University Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) recently produced some new software to help keep Entergy’s grids reliable.

Mississippi unemployment rate falls again

Mississippi's job market saw improvement in May, with the state seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate falling to 4.9 percent.

Aldermen OK comprehensive plan amid industrial park debate

The Starkville Comprehensive Plan was a major talking point during Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting - which represented the last meeting of the current Board before the swearing in of newly-elected aldermen in July.

Harveys to host third annual Celebrity Wait Night

Animal lovers will soon be able to help raise money for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society at an upcoming fundraiser event at Harveys in Starkville.

The third annual Celebrity Wait Night will be held to help raise money for the OCHS on July 11 from 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

Krutz tapped to lead Water Resources Research Institute

L. Jason Krutz will serve as the new leader of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute.

Krutz was chosen after a nationwide search to lead the institute, which is a statewide center of expertise on water and associated land use led by Mississippi State University.