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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...

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...

State Board of Education recommends MSMS relocation to MSU

State Board of Education recommends MSMS relocation to MSU

Kate Myers, News Editor March 25, 2025

The Mississippi State Board of Education voted unanimously on March 20 to recommend that the Mississippi Legislature relocate the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science to the Mississippi State...

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...

Scooter talking to a customer while fiddling with his trusty Fant Memorial Library pen.

Scott “Scooter” Thomas: How a childhood dream of opening a record store was fulfilled in retirement

Natalie Staggers, Queue Magazine March 18, 2025

It is a typical Wednesday morning, and Scott “Scooter” Thomas is sitting behind the desk of the record store he opened over seven years ago. He cleans his glasses as Jeff Tweedy’s voice croons over...

MSU's Period Project tackles period poverty in Starkville

MSU’s Period Project tackles period poverty in Starkville

Maddie Barker, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

An organization at Mississippi State University is working to provide feminine hygiene products to those in need while fighting the stigma surrounding menstruation. Period Project Starkville, established...

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...

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