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West Point Fire Department Upgrades Equipment for SafetyWest Point Fire Department Upgrades Equipment for Safety

West Point Fire Department Upgrades Equipment for Safety

News Summary The West Point Fire Department has announced a complete upgrade of its gear, including new turnout gear and…

12 hours ago
Tupelo’s Long-Running Mystery: Ongoing Search for Missing TeenTupelo’s Long-Running Mystery: Ongoing Search for Missing Teen

Tupelo’s Long-Running Mystery: Ongoing Search for Missing Teen

News Summary The search for Leigh Occhi, a missing teen from Tupelo, Mississippi, continues after 30 years. Investigators are using…

12 hours ago
Starkville Mourns the Loss of Mayor Buster Camp, First Pet MayorStarkville Mourns the Loss of Mayor Buster Camp, First Pet Mayor

Starkville Mourns the Loss of Mayor Buster Camp, First Pet Mayor

News Summary Starkville is in mourning following the passing of Mayor Buster Camp, the town's beloved first Pet Mayor. This…

6 days ago
Mississippi State University Celebrates Academic AchievementsMississippi State University Celebrates Academic Achievements

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…

1 week ago
Mayoral Race Heats Up in Starkville as Candidates EmergeMayoral Race Heats Up in Starkville as Candidates Emerge

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.…

2 weeks ago
Starkville Schools Adapt After Ransomware AttackStarkville Schools Adapt After Ransomware Attack

Starkville Schools Adapt After Ransomware Attack

News Summary In the wake of a ransomware attack, educators in the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District have turned to traditional…

2 weeks ago
Crisis Unfolds in West Point, Mississippi NeighborhoodCrisis Unfolds in West Point, Mississippi Neighborhood

Crisis Unfolds in West Point, Mississippi Neighborhood

News Summary A tragic shooting incident struck the South Gate neighborhood of West Point, Mississippi, on January 22, injuring two…

3 weeks ago
Oktibbeha County Supervisor and Son Attend Historic Presidential InaugurationOktibbeha County Supervisor and Son Attend Historic Presidential Inauguration

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…

3 weeks ago
Starkville Receives $50,000 Grant for Tree Planting InitiativeStarkville Receives $50,000 Grant for Tree Planting Initiative

Starkville Receives $50,000 Grant for Tree Planting Initiative

News Summary Starkville is embarking on a green initiative with a $50,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to…

3 weeks ago
Four Arrested in Connection with West Point ShootingFour Arrested in Connection with West Point Shooting

Four Arrested in Connection with West Point Shooting

News Summary A shooting incident in West Point, Mississippi, left two teenagers injured and led to the arrest of four…

3 weeks ago