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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…
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…
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…