Mississippi State Honors Trailblazer Dr. Richard Holmes
The university dedicated a plaza and monument to the first Black student who integrated Mississippi State in 1965.
Starkville Lifestyle News
In Starkville, lifestyle news means culture, family dynamics, household choices and daily trends. Coverage here captures the ways that interests and community habits evolve.
Education
Annie Long Named 2026 Mississippi State Homecoming Queen
The senior interdisciplinary studies major from Southaven won the title with the campaign slogan 'A smile goes a long way.'
Culture
Starkville Completes First Phase at Brush Arbor Cemetery
The city finished the initial round of improvements at the historically Black cemetery, including a new entrance, with two more phases planned.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you believe local composting programs are an effective way to improve community waste management?
MSU Student Launches Compost Operation in Starkville
Microbiology student Tanner Marlow is reducing landfill waste at Mississippi State University using larvae.
Home
Mississippi State Students Earn National Design Honor
The landscape architecture team received recognition for an innovative project at a local elementary school.
Pets
Live Poll
Do you view local business sponsorships of community events as a positive sign of local commitment?
Starkville Derby Will Return This May
The annual dachshund race fundraiser returns to Starkville on May 1, 2027, with a new title sponsor.
More in Lifestyle
This section follows cultural shifts, family life, home habits and consumer trends. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Changes in the local economy often alter how families spend their time and resources throughout the year. New residential development and shifting social preferences represent the most common drivers of these daily life stories.