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The ‘best small town in the South’ is luring new residents with low-cost living perks — and it’s not in Florida
Once defined by the spirited pulse of Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi has emerged as a multifaceted destination, recently named the top small Southern town by USA Today for the ...
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From the farmer’s gate to your plate: MSU symposium focuses on food industry
STARKVILLE, Miss.—From the farmer’s gate to your plate—that’s the short version of what food science is. The longer version? That’s what researchers, industry leaders and policymakers gathered to ...
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Starkville Parks and Recreation crafting new 10-year plan
Some of the products of the last plan are Cornerstone Park, McKee and J.L. King. Proving the plan could be big for the community.
Mississippi college hotspot named the 'best small town in the South'
Mississippi State University may bring big energy to this small town, but it's not just students calling it home these days.
Mississippi native competes on national sushi making show. See her story and how to watch
A contestant in Season 2 of "Morimoto's Sushi Master" on Roku, Baggett has had a long career of blending culinary traditions.
JCPenney store closures: 7 locations shuttering in coming weeks. Mississippi stores open
Closing dates are approaching for seven JCPenney stores that were put on the chopping block earlier this year, while an eighth location that was set to close will now stay open through at least August ...
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MSU Bulldog Motorsports to host annual Formula SAE Showcase
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s Bulldog Motorsports Formula SAE team is hosting its annual Formula SAE Showcase Day next Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the IDEELab in the Patterson ...
The South’s No. 1 small town is in Mississippi, survey says. Why it’s special
A Mississippi city topped the list of must-visit locales for travelers in search of small-town charm, according to USA Today.