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Starkville’s Rails-to-Trails plan awaits response from Kansas City Southern


  Starkville hopes to convert the disused railroad tracks that run through town into a Rails-to-Trails walking and biking bath. by Ariell Fain    By Ariell Fain STARKVILLE, Miss. – City leaders would still like to convert the disused railroad tracks…

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The Rise of Chef Carmichael


Carmichael eyes a panful of ingredients before he shares his food with locals at a nearby farmer’s market.  By Landon Gibson  From peeling potatoes atop a stool as a seven-year-old to becoming the youngest local executive chef, Christian Carmichael…

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The Speed Behind the Walls of Patterson Hall


Each year, engineering students at Mississippi State build a Formula 1-style race car.  By Sierra Thornton Wrenches are turning gears. Sparks fly from welding. Tires with “Hoosier” printed on the sides are being taken off just to be placed back on. The sound…

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American Rescue Act will add nearly $6 million to Starkville coffers


Part of the $5.78 million Starkville will receive from the federal government will go toward infrastructure improvement.  This story was published by the Reflector on April 13, 2021  By Karie Pinnix  Starkville, Miss., is expected to receive around $…

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Shacquille Lowe: How this Jamaican track and field athlete leaped his way to Mississippi State


Freshman Mississippi State track and field athlete Shaquille Lowe competes at the 2021 Arkansas Razorback Invitational. Photo by Walt Beazley​​​​​​/University of Arkansas  By Deon Blanchard It was a hot, clear day. The top 14 best long jump…

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Starkville grocer brings hard-to-find ingredients and dishes to the city


The Asian Foods Market-Restaurant serves a dual purpose: providing hard-to-find ingredients for home cooks, and providing freshly cooked meals to diners.  By Hannah Oliver  Crabs scutter in a nearby tank as customers look at the golden…

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NutriGroove brings Hawaiian color to Starkville


NutriGroove offers Hawaiian-style frozen drinks in Starkville.  By Skyler Montgomery A cool breeze carries the sound of upbeat music and the scent of barbecue throughout the gravel parking lot. Parked in front of the brightly colored food trailer, a family…

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PERSONAL ESSAY: Coming to terms with a common — but little known — women’s disease


The author at 7 years old, before her struggles with a common women's disease began.  By Sierra Thornton For months, a mother looked into her daughter's eyes and could not find what once was a bright sparkle. Every night her daughter came home from band…

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How “Starkville Strong” Evolved from a Small Facebook Group to a County-wide Community Organization


Some of the community members involved in creating Starkville Strong.  By Karie Pinnix In March of 2020, Jimmy Redd observed how businesses, restaurants owners and service workers dealt with the implications of COVID-19. As a musician who has performed within…

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