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Starkville, Mississippi Named Best Small Town in the South for 2025Starkville, Mississippi Named Best Small Town in the South for 2025

Starkville, Mississippi Named Best Small Town in the South for 2025

News Summary Starkville, Mississippi, has been recognized as the #1 Best Small Town in the South for 2025, celebrating its…

2 weeks ago
Former Mayor Maurice Howard Arrested in StarkvilleFormer Mayor Maurice Howard Arrested in Starkville

Former Mayor Maurice Howard Arrested in Starkville

News Summary Maurice Howard, the former mayor of Aberdeen, has been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime linked to…

2 weeks ago
Timely Arrests in Oktibbeha County for Commercial BurglaryTimely Arrests in Oktibbeha County for Commercial Burglary

Timely Arrests in Oktibbeha County for Commercial Burglary

News Summary In a significant development, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department arrested two suspects, Timothy Eric James and Laurie Gallik,…

3 weeks ago
Columbus and Starkville See Improvement in Voter TurnoutColumbus and Starkville See Improvement in Voter Turnout

Columbus and Starkville See Improvement in Voter Turnout

News Summary Voter turnout for the 2025 municipal primaries in Columbus and Starkville showed significant improvement compared to 2021. Columbus…

3 weeks ago
Starkville Officer Receives National Cyber Crime AwardStarkville Officer Receives National Cyber Crime Award

Starkville Officer Receives National Cyber Crime Award

News Summary Sgt. Chris Jackson of the Starkville Police Department has been recognized with the 2024 Cyber Investigative Impact Case…

3 weeks ago
Starkville’s Mayoral Primary Results Leave Residents on EdgeStarkville’s Mayoral Primary Results Leave Residents on Edge

Starkville’s Mayoral Primary Results Leave Residents on Edge

News Summary Following a tightly contested Democratic mayoral primary in Starkville, incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill is currently leading with 50.98%…

3 weeks ago
Columbus, Mississippi: Changes Loom for MUWColumbus, Mississippi: Changes Loom for MUW

Columbus, Mississippi: Changes Loom for MUW

News Summary The Mississippi University for Women (MUW) in Columbus faces potential changes, including a proposed merger with Mississippi State…

3 weeks ago
Concerns in Starkville: A Barber’s Frustration with Local Police ConductConcerns in Starkville: A Barber’s Frustration with Local Police Conduct

Concerns in Starkville: A Barber’s Frustration with Local Police Conduct

News Summary Larry ‘Luv’ Johnson, owner of Touch of Luv Barber and Beauty Salon in Starkville, expresses frustration over local…

3 weeks ago
Shocking Weekend Shooting in Starkville Involves ChildShocking Weekend Shooting in Starkville Involves Child

Shocking Weekend Shooting in Starkville Involves Child

News Summary The tranquil atmosphere of Starkville was disrupted when a shooting incident occurred on Saturday, leading to the arrest…

3 weeks ago
Lynn Spruill Wins Starkville Mayoral PrimaryLynn Spruill Wins Starkville Mayoral Primary

Lynn Spruill Wins Starkville Mayoral Primary

News Summary In a close Democratic primary, incumbent mayor Lynn Spruill secured her position for the upcoming general election by…

3 weeks ago