SPD investigating recent Brickfire Project break-ins
Burglars have entered the non-profit center twice since Feb. 16, a SPD release states, and are tied to a series of burglaries that have recently occurred. Ashley Rivers Tuck, 18, of Starkville was charged with commercial burglary.
Restaurant Week: Charity nominations exceed last year's totals
Starkville Restaurant Week organizers are hopeful increased participation in this year’s charity nomination process will translate into increased patrons during the March 28-April 3 event. This year’s SRW charity nomination total broke 2015’s mark four days into
Roses and thorns
A rose to the collaborative effort among utility interests to help many of our citizens improve their energy efficiency of their homes. The Extreme Energy Makeover program, funded by a $1.6 million grant from TVA and supported
Lynn Spruill: Time to quit talking and just do it
When I say we’re starting from scratch, I wish I were talking about biscuits. Unfortunately I am referring to an all too familiar subject: the on-again, off-again Starkville Police Department building.
Flag bills die in Legislature
Nearly 20 bills attempting to deal with the state flag all died Tuesday in the Legislature after failing to move out of committee. Legislators introduced 19 bills — 16 in the House of Representatives, three in the
Browning on Business: New gym, Post Office in Golden Triangle
What it offers is a full-body, high-intensity, fast-paced workout via kickboxing techniques in a group setting. Each class lasts about one hour.
Our View: Jeff Smith: Beer czar or just bizarre?
As the Legislature proceeds with its 2016 session, the economic outlook is worrisome for out state. Revenues are down.
Roberson kills SOCSD school board shakeup bill
A bill disbanding the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees in favor of an expanded, majority-elected group was among a number of Oktibbeha County-specific proposals that died in the Mississippi Legislature this week. District 43 Rep.
SPD arrests alleged Beanie Babies thief
An Olive Branch man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly stole multiple Beanie Babies toys from a Cotton District business. The Starkville Police Department charged Tyler James Borgognoni, 20, of 4035 Summers Place, with commercial burglary of
Starkville aldermen set downtown parking times
Starkville aldermen unanimously voted last week to set the city’s downtown parking regulations and will now enforce the two-hour-maximum from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. The new standard applies in the following locations: Main Street,