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The Reflector

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The Reflector

What led to the sudden closure of Nine-Twentynine Coffee Bar?

What led to the sudden closure of Nine-Twentynine Coffee Bar?

Emma Nisbet, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On March 5, the Reflector mistakenly published the rough draft of this article. This draft contained quotes that made unsubstantiated claims and insinuations, painting an unfair and inaccurate picture...

'Everyone has a voice:' Starkville teacher and MSU alumna enters race for mayor

‘Everyone has a voice:’ Starkville teacher and MSU alumna enters race for mayor

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

“If anything, I just want even me running to show the younger residents of Starkville that they have a place in municipal government,” Betts said. “Whether it is having a voice, whether it’s voting,...

Starkville police Tyler Davis, Brandon Lovelady and Henry Stewart held a press conference Thursday evening.

Two dead in Starkville shooting near MSU campus

Kate Myers, News Editor February 20, 2025

Two people were killed Thursday morning in a shooting at the Quality Inn on Highway 12, about half a mile from MSU campus. During a press conference, public information officer Brandon Lovelady confirmed...

Rails-to-Trails roadblock

Rails-to-Trails roadblock

Aubrey Carter, Managing Editor February 11, 2025

“As I was walking across the street, she finally looked up and noticed me, but it was too late,” Hannah Harris said as she recalled the moments before she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Bully...

Vice President of Student Affairs Regina Hyatt attended the Maroon Edition dedication.

MSU partners with Habitat for Humanity to build 75th county home for local woman

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Officials and residents from Mississippi State University and Starkville's Habitat for Humanity gathered on Nov. 6 to dedicate the newest Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity home for Twana Hubbard. Hubbard...

Locking car doors is one of the steps to the "9 p.m. Routine" posted nightly on social media

Starkville P.D.’s ‘9 p.m. Routine’ campaign contributes to drop in property crimes

Michael Cassidy, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

According to the Mississippi Crime Statistics, there were 337 reported cases of robbery in Mississippi in 2023, with 36.2% of them occurring in a person's place of residence. Of those incidents reported,...

New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in Starkville

New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in Starkville

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Mississippi State University research was featured on the cover of the British scientific journal Nature this week after researchers discovered a new parasitoid wasp species while studying fruit flies...

Mississippi's population has declined in the last five years, but in 2023, it slightly increased.

Mississippi population sees increase for the first time since 2017

Reed Lindsey, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

In 2023, Mississippi's population increased for the first time since 2017, according to data collected by the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. Mississippi's population grew by 762 people...

Local restaurants are more likely to close within the first five years of business.

Inflation raises Starkville restaurant prices

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

This summer, Moe’s Original BBQ in downtown Starkville shut its doors, a casualty of rising costs that are forcing local restaurants to rethink how they do business. As the price of goods rises in the...

The new rooftop bar will neighbor Bulldog Burger and is scheduled to be fully operational by January 2025.

Cotton District nightlife reaches new heights with rooftop bar

Lizzie Tomlin, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Starkville’s Cotton District is welcoming a new addition to student nightlife with the construction of The Landing, a rooftop bar on University Drive, expected to open early next year. The Landing,...

 New volunteer firefighters must attend 120 hours of certification classes in order to serve Oktibehha County.

Volunteer firefighters balance their lives between calls and classes

Megan Gordon, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

A familiar page tone wakes them up in their homes in the middle of the night. The loud, high-pitched beep is followed by a long, low tone and 10 siren-like chirps through their radios. They listen to their...

 Fractal Networks is working on the Fractal Data Safe—a tool used to safeguard customer data.

Starkville startup Fractal Networks aims to protect data privacy

Emma Hardy, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Fractal Networks is a technology company based out of Starkville that aims to equip the public with the tools and software they need to protect and control their data.  Mo Balaa, the CEO of Fractal...

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