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The Reflector

Protesters gather in Starkville to oppose Trump administration, military parade

Protesters gather in Starkville to oppose Trump administration, military parade

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer June 16, 2025

Hundreds of Mississippi State University students, alumni and Starkville community members gathered near The Hub on Main Street on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration...

Election day in Starkville: What you need to know

Kate Myers, News Editor June 3, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, is election day in Starkville. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information about polling locations can be found here. Voters must be registered to vote in Oktibbeha County...

8 local discounts to help MSU students save money

8 local discounts to help MSU students save money

Caitlin Morrow, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

With tuition, rent, groceries and gas, the expenses on college students are heavy.  Whether students are buying new merchandise to represent the university, meals at a restaurant or even books, a little...

The best details and events of Starkville's lore

The best details and events of Starkville’s lore

Erin Erter, Opinion Editor May 7, 2025

Let us face it, navigating a college town like Starkville as a freshman is hard. Really hard. Starkville is a town with a rich history and a close, passionate community. It seems as though everyone...

Mississippi State baseball faces a defensive 'slump'

Mississippi State baseball faces a defensive ‘slump’

Abby Miller, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Although the Mississippi State University baseball team took a series win over South Carolina in Starkville this past weekend, they are still facing a defensive slump. The first game of the series...

Starkville officials respond to rise in illegal Glock switches

Starkville officials respond to rise in illegal Glock switches

Caitlin Morrow, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Two Starkville men were recently sentenced on federal charges related to illegal machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “glock switches.” Austin Hudson, also known as "Mop Sossa," age 23, was...

Starkville municipal election: Spruill wins mayoral primary despite low voter turnout

Starkville municipal election: Spruill wins mayoral primary despite low voter turnout

Zoe Arnold, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Last Tuesday, Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill won the Democratic primary race for mayor during Starkville's primary election during her bid for a third term. Spruill received 1,422 votes - 50.93% of the...

Starkville moves forward with Main Street Revitalization Project

Starkville moves forward with Main Street Revitalization Project

Caitlin Morrow, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

The project to revitalize downtown Starkville is officially underway after five years of planning, setting construction to begin in May and last approximately a year and a half. The pedestrian-focused...

'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,...

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,...

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