Photos: Sturgis Bike Rally

Luke Thomas, of Louisville, sits on a motorcycle belonging to his grandfather, David Metts, during the Sturgis Bike Rally on Saturday. Hundreds of people were drawn to the rally on Saturday, despite poor weather that lingered through the day.

Cashing in on life's lemons: Inaugural Lemonade Day in Starkville draws young entrepreneurs from across area

Ka'nia Lucious kept a sharp eye for passersby in front of her lemonade stand on Main Street Saturday.

Oktibbeha jury to be seated for retrial of Chambers murder

A major criminal trial will now at least include a jury from Oktibbeha County after an order filed Thursday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Man arrested for embezzlement at country club

A Starkville man is out of jail after being arrested for embezzlement on Wednesday.

MSU, Starkville Habitat break ground on Maroon Edition home

After years of trying, Lou-Quan Lucious finally got to see work begin on her Habitat for Humanity home on Tuesday.

SOCSD approves purchase of 2,000 iPads

Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will have 2,000 iPads within the next two months to help incorporate technology in the classroom.

Utilities dept. plans $600K project in Pleasant Acres

The city of Starkville is ramping up to begin the first phase of a major infrastructure project and city officials met with residents of the Pleasant Acres neighborhood Tuesday evening to discuss the upcoming work.

Two weeks in Tanzania: Wildlife photographer recounts following 'Great Migration' in Serengeti

Steve Brandon has shot wildlife on all seven continents, but aside from some pesky insects, he hasn't killed anything.

MSU lands $100K grant for downtown makerspace

Mississippi State University will expand its ability to help young entrepreneurs launch businesses and, leaders hope, keep them in Mississippi, thanks to $100,000 grant to create a new makerspace in downtown Starkville.

Oktibbeha announces District 3 Fire Protection Grading District

Oktibbeha County has a new fire protection district that will serve 37 square miles in the northwestern part of the county around Maben.

Starkville church sues sanctuary contractor

Second Baptist Church of Starkville is seeking damages against TCM Companies, LLC in a in a lawsuit filed against the contractor for failing to properly construct the church's new sanctuary.

Maben man to serve 15 years in prison

A Maben man has been sentenced to serve 15 years in Mississippi Department of Corrections, with additional time suspended, after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary of a shed, one count of grand larceny and another of possession of stolen property in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Oktibbeha County begins work on $2 million storm shelter

After years of effort, Oktibbeha County has started construction on a long-awaited storm shelter.

Local law enforcement, U.S. Marshals complete crime round-up

A joint enforcement operation between local law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Marshal Task Force saw dozens of arrests as officers served indictments and took suspects into custody on warrants.

Starkville eyes millage increase for new budget

The city of Starkville is looking at an "operational" millage increase to keep pace with rising costs as discussions begin for the Fiscal Year 2019 budget.

SOCSD to absorb higher costs without tax increase

A property value boom in Oktibbeha County will help Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District absorb an increase in projected expenditures this year without having to raise the property tax millage.

Oktibbeha stays with Golden Triangle Waste Services

The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors voted to recommend the Golden Triangle Waste Services board fire Director Betty Farmer, after a vote to split from the multi-county garbage collection agency failed.

Starkville, Oktibbeha eye parks & rec partnership

Oktibbeha County is in the very early stages of considering a relationship with the city of Starkville for recreation. Supervisors discussed the possibility at last week's budget workshop meeting, where Board President Orlando Trainer said Mayor Lynn Spruill asked the county to consider putting some funding toward a park the city is looking to build at Cornerstone Park on Highway 25.

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