Archive - Jan 29, 2013
By CARL SMITH
news@starkvilledailynews.com
Starkville School District officials confirmed numerous amendments could be made to a state House bill that would preserve SSD administrators as the guiding forces behind a potential school merger.
By CARL SMITH
news@starkvilledailynews.com
As Mississippi House members and local educators begin discussions on a possible Oktibbeha County school merger, state senators are also working on similar measures across the state, including an effort to join Clay County educational systems.
Local representatives say this trend of school consolidations is one that will continue into the future.
By MATT CRANE
life@starkvilledailynews.com
From March 18-24, Starkville residents and visitors will have the opportunity to mix good food and a great cause as the Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the first Starkville Restaurant Week benefitting a local charity.
By STEVEN NALLEY
educ@starkvilledailynews.com
Nine-year-old Mason Smith caught one of NASA’s top engineers off guard.
By MATT CRANE
life@starkvilledailynews.com
Last week, I endured a three-day detox cleanse and — thankfully — dear readers, I have lived to tell the tale.
By JAY REED
The end of January can mean many things. Next week is the Super Bowl, the official sad end of football season. If today we are wearing shorts outside, tomorrow we are sledding. And New Year’s resolutions are drawing to a close.
I wonder why so many resolutions bite the dust so early? Ponder with me.Â
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Gloria Shook Phillips, 90, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at her residence in Franklin, Tenn.
Funeral services will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at First United Methodist Church in Starkville.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. Another visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
Dr. Rodney Wayne Waldrop, 61, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at his home in Starkville after a brave battle with cancer.Â
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Starkville with Rev. Chip Stevens officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
