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BREAKING NEWS
Mississippi State University Celebrates Academic Achievements
News Summary Mississippi State University (MSU) has announced that 2,661 students have made the Dean’s List and 4,569 students have been honored on the President’s List for the fall 2024...
Starkville Man Receives 90-Year Sentence for Disturbing Crimes Against Children
News Summary Alando Rodgers, a 35-year-old from Starkville, has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the sexual assault of three young girls. The conviction followed a swift trial...
Starkville High School Teacher Indicted on Molestation Charges
News Summary Kelvin Standfield, a former teacher at Starkville High School, has been indicted on multiple counts of molestation involving three different students. The allegations surfaced between March and May...
Starkville Man Indicted for Sexual Battery and Kidnapping
News Summary Thomas Shaw of Starkville has been indicted on serious charges of sexual battery and kidnapping, stemming from allegations that emerged in May 2024. This follows a previous arrest...
Tupelo Basketball Dominates Starkville in Thrilling Rematch
News Summary In a highly anticipated game, the top-ranked Tupelo basketball team secured a decisive 64-54 victory against fourth-ranked Starkville. Led by a spectacular performance from Nadia Norfleet, who scored...
Mayoral Race Heats Up in Starkville as Candidates Emerge
News Summary With the upcoming elections in Starkville, four candidates are vying for the mayoral position, signaling a competitive race. Incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill seeks re-election, joined by former fire...
BUSINESS
Starkville’s Green Energy Boost from TVA
News Summary Starkville is set to receive a $3 million compensation package from the Tennessee Valley Authority, paving the way for a greener future. This agreement allows Starkville to purchase...
Columbus Community Shows Generosity with Donation to Loaves and Fishes
News Summary In Columbus, Mississippi, local business owner Lindy McBryde donated $5,000 to Loaves and Fishes, a feeding ministry honoring his late wife. McBryde’s act of generosity aims to inspire...
Starkville Board Invites Bids for Loader and Trash Body
News Summary The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors has announced the opening of bids for a new loader and trash body tailored for waste management in Starkville. Local contractors have...
New Partnership Boosts Workforce Development in Mississippi
News Summary Mississippi State University and East Mississippi Community College have launched a new partnership called AiM UP to enhance workforce training in the Starkville area. This initiative aims to...
Meridian Welcomes New Tech Investment
News Summary Meridian, Mississippi, is set to become a technology hub with the groundbreaking of a new $10 billion data center campus by Compass Datacenters. This project, featuring eight data...
First Bank Boosts Early Education in Oktibbeha County
News Summary The First Bank has donated $75,000 to the Starkville Oktibbeha Early Learning Collaborative (SOELC), enhancing prekindergarten education for children in Oktibbeha County. This generous contribution supports fifteen pre-K...
Starkville Hosts Warehouse Sale and Frostbite Half-Marathon
News Summary This past weekend in Starkville, excitement filled the air as the city held a vibrant warehouse sale on Main Street alongside the 40th Annual Frostbite Half-Marathon. Local businesses...
Oktibbeha County Introduces New Gated Community
News Summary Oktibbeha County is poised for a transformation with a new gated community aimed at addressing housing shortages. Developed by Forest Street Partners, this vibrant project will cover 98...
New Alcohol Sales Permit Planned for Starkville’s Landing
News Summary Starkville is abuzz as The Landing of Starkville, LLC prepares to apply for an On-Premise Retailer permit to sell alcohol on-site. Located at 706 University Drive, this venture...
Events/What's Happening
Starkville Prepares for 18th Annual Rotary Classic Rodeo
News Summary The 18th Annual Rotary Classic Rodeo is set to take place this weekend at the Mississippi Horse Park in Starkville, offering a weekend of family-friendly excitement. Scheduled for...
Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program Launched
News Summary Mississippi State University introduces the Rural Medical and Science Scholars (RMSS) program for high school juniors this summer. The two-week program, running from June 8 to June 20,...
Starkville Celebrates Sanitation Workers with Heartfelt Brunch
News Summary A delightful brunch held in Starkville honored sanitation workers, recognizing their vital contributions to the community’s cleanliness. Organized by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, in collaboration with First Baptist...
Starkville Remembers Beloved Pet Mayor Buster Camp
News Summary The town of Starkville mourns the loss of Buster Camp, the beloved Pet Mayor who passed away on February 5. Elected in September 2023, Buster quickly became a...
Columbus Calls for Entries in Valentine’s Day Cutest Couple Contest
News Summary Valentine’s Day is approaching, and Columbus is excited to announce the Valentine’s Day Cutest Couple Contest! Open to couples of all lengths of time together, participants can submit...
School Attendance Community Forum in Starkville
News Summary The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will host a School Attendance Community Forum on February 6, 2023, at Greensboro Auditorium. This important event will highlight the significance of...
Starkville Prepares for Public Hearings on Driveway Variance
News Summary Starkville will hold two public hearings regarding a driveway variance request at 290 Turnberry Lane. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on this significant matter...
Starkville Academy Prepares for Basketball and Football Challenges
News Summary As Starkville Academy gears up for the upcoming sports season, both the basketball and football teams are in high spirits. The boys’ basketball team is set to face...
Mahjong Madness Brings Together West Point Community
News Summary Every Monday, the Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point buzzes with the excitement of mahjong as locals gather for friendly competition. This inclusive community event not only...
CRIME
Starkville Man Receives 90-Year Sentence for Disturbing Crimes Against Children
News Summary Alando Rodgers, a 35-year-old from Starkville, has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the sexual assault of three young girls. The conviction followed a swift trial...
Starkville High School Teacher Indicted on Molestation Charges
News Summary Kelvin Standfield, a former teacher at Starkville High School, has been indicted on multiple counts of molestation involving three different students. The allegations surfaced between March and May...
Starkville Man Indicted for Sexual Battery and Kidnapping
News Summary Thomas Shaw of Starkville has been indicted on serious charges of sexual battery and kidnapping, stemming from allegations that emerged in May 2024. This follows a previous arrest...
Starkville Man Faces Manslaughter Charge After Shooting
News Summary A somber atmosphere envelops Starkville, Mississippi as community members grapple with the indictment of Langston Spencer for manslaughter linked to a tragic shooting on January 1, 2024. The...
Starkville Community Reacts to Teacher’s Guilty Plea
News Summary The Starkville community is shaken as former teacher Randy M. Carlisle pleads guilty to molestation charges regarding inappropriate conduct with a student. The case raises serious discussions around...
Mississippi Doctor Suspended for Inappropriate Patient Relationship
News Summary Dr. Clifton Story has been suspended for a year following accusations of an inappropriate relationship with a patient who was also a student. The State Board ruled his...
POLITICS
Mayoral Race Heats Up in Starkville as Candidates Emerge
News Summary With the upcoming elections in Starkville, four candidates are vying for the mayoral position, signaling a competitive race. Incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill seeks re-election, joined by former fire...
Mississippi State University Recognizes Academic Excellence
News Summary Mississippi State University proudly announces that 4,569 students made the Fall 2024 President’s List, highlighting their academic prowess and dedication. To qualify, students needed a GPA of 3.80...
Oktibbeha County Supervisor and Son Attend Historic Presidential Inauguration
News Summary Oktibbeha County Supervisor Ben Carver and his son, Hayes, traveled to Washington, D.C. for the historic 2025 presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, marking his second, non-consecutive term. The...
Development Project Approved in Starkville
News Summary The Board of Aldermen in Starkville has approved a setback variance for a significant mixed-use development project near 521 S. Montgomery Street. The decision, made on January 7,...
Mississippi State University Unveils Hidden Civil Rights Stories
News Summary Mississippi State University (MSU) has been awarded a $123,403 grant from CLIR for a project aimed at digitizing untold civil rights stories of Black Mississippians. This initiative, titled...
Brookville Garden Community Achieves Impactful Coat Drive
News Summary Brookville Garden residents united for a successful coat drive, distributing 237 winter coats to local children and adults in need. BG on the Rise led the initiative, promoting...
Starkville Prepares for Competitive Mayoral Race
News Summary Starkville is buzzing with anticipation as three candidates officially enter the mayoral race: incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill, former Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough, and computer science teacher Brenna Betts....
Starkville Community Unites for Christmas Celebration
News Summary On Christmas Day, Starkville residents demonstrated their community spirit by providing home-cooked meals for first responders and support for displaced families. Almost Like Home has organized this initiative...
Theo Hummer Returns to MSMS After 30 Years
News Summary Columbus, Mississippi, celebrates the return of local graduate Theo Hummer, who has come back to teach poetry and music at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science after...
SPORTS
Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program Launched
News Summary Mississippi State University introduces the Rural Medical and Science Scholars (RMSS) program for high school juniors this summer. The two-week program, running from June 8 to June 20,...
Starkville Academy Prepares for Basketball and Football Challenges
News Summary As Starkville Academy gears up for the upcoming sports season, both the basketball and football teams are in high spirits. The boys’ basketball team is set to face...
Starkville Volunteers Soccer Team Welcomes New Coach
News Summary The Starkville boys soccer team, the Volunteers, have rescheduled their upcoming match against Bayou Academy to February 3 at Starkville Sportsplex. As they gear up for this and...
Quilt Exhibition Showcases Mississippi Culture at Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
News Summary This January, the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum in Starkville, Mississippi, will host a quilt exhibition by the Southern Fiber Artists group. The exhibition celebrates Mississippi’s rich culture and...
Ole Miss and Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Clash in Starkville
News Summary On January 18, basketball enthusiasts in Starkville will witness a thrilling matchup as the Ole Miss Rebels face the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This heated rivalry marks the 107th...
Philadelphia Sparks Debate Over NL MVP Honors Amid Castellanos’ Support for Iglesias
Philadelphia Sparks Debate Over NL MVP Honors In the bustling atmosphere of Philadelphia, the baseball chatter has been buzzing around a bold statement made by Nick Castellanos, outfielder for the...
Sacramento Kings Ignite Fan Excitement with Thrilling Win Streak
Sacramento Kings Fans Getting Fired Up Over Recent Win Streak Hey there, basketball enthusiasts! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Sacramento Kings, you might have noticed something pretty...
Philadelphia Eagles Secure Wild Card Victory Amid Controversial Saquon Barkley Decision
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: A Wild Card Game to Remember This past Sunday in Philadelphia, the excitement surrounding the NFL Wild Card game was palpable. Fans packed the...
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels Leads Commanders to Thrilling Playoff Victory Over Buccaneers
Tampa Bay, Florida – A Rookie Sensation Shocks the NFL Well, folks, you just never know what to expect in the wild world of the NFL, and Sunday night gave...