Oktibbeha Supes vote 3-2 to extend county mask mandate until the board's next meeting on Oct. 19. Supervisors John Montgomery and Bricklee Miller voted nay.

Oktibbeha Supes unanimously approve extending 12 a.m.-4 a.m. county curfew until Oct.19 when the board next meets.

Joshua Murry found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2018 killing of Jarrel Ward. Sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole after 65 years.

Eighth Starkville infectious disease resolution brought forth by Ward 1 Alderman Ben Carver fails for lack of a second. Resolution would have ended the city's mask mandate.

Unofficial District 15 and District 37 results for Oktibbeha County. Does not include 22 affidavit ballots and six absentee ballots.

11 affidavits accepted and 11 rejected in Oktibbeha County.

Final unofficial results for District 15 race in Oktibbeha County are: Bart Williams-2,092 votes or 66.79% and Joyce Yates-1,037 votes or 33.11%.

Final unofficial results for District 37 in Oktibbeha County are: David Chism-185 votes or 55.39% and Lynn Wright-149 votes or 44.61%.

District 15 results for Oktibbeha County also included three write-ins.

All counties reporting for District 15 race show Bart Williams with 4,067 votes, or 54% and Joyce Meek Yates with 3,520 votes, or 46%.

All Counties reporting for House District 37 race shows Lynn Wright with 1,544 votes, or 64% and David Chism with 875 votes, or 36%.

Rear-ending accident involving several vehicles on 182 westbound just before MSU entrance. Multiple agencies on scene. At least one person required extraction before transport.

OCH EMS DIrector Michael Hunt said one person flown to NMMC in critical condition following five-car accident on 182 Westbound this afternoon. Two others transported by ambulance to OCH and two additional victims transported to OCH by car with non life-threatening injuries.

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors votes 3-2 to continue county mask mandate until its next meeting on Nov. 2. District 1 Supervisor John Montgomery and District 4 Supervisor Bricklee Miller voted nay.

Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to continue county wide 12 a.m.-4 a.m. curfew until its next meeting on Nov. 2.

Starkville Utilities reports an electrical fire damaging primary feed from S.Montgomery to Louisville. Crews are attempting to keep power feeding until midnight before repairs are made. Repairs will last roughly an 1 1/2 hours and will require power to be removed.

If primary power feed fails prior to midnight, emegency repairs will have to begin sooner.

Multiple sources confirm the death of Cotton District developer and former Starkville Mayor Dan Camp from COVID-19.

Final unofficial results for Oktibbeha County with 11 of 20 precincts reporting.

Final unofficial results for Oktibbeha County with 20 of 20 precincts reporting. Does not include 3,131 absentee and 710 affidavit ballots to be processed later this week.