🌱 Which campus roads are closing for MSU’s new plaza and roundabout?

Greetings Starkville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which campus roads are closing for MSU’s new plaza and roundabout?
• Will Robert St. John finally open a restaurant in Starkville?
• Starkville community remembers beloved educator Carole Reagan Thomas

Also on today's calendar: ‘THAT PART’ Spoken Word Event and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 68, low: 36.
• Saturday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New plaza, roundabout planned for MSU campus (cdispatch.com) — Drivers in Starkville who use Mississippi State’s campus should prepare for major detours as Hardy Road closes Monday for a new pedestrian-friendly plaza and a roundabout project shuts part of Stone Boulevard starting Dec. 17. The multimillion-dollar upgrades, funded by private, university, and federal dollars, will last into summer, with alternate routes posted around the west side of campus.
   

• Robert St. John talks Starkville flavor, food memories and holiday cheer (cdispatch.com) — Starkville readers recently welcomed chef and author Robert St. John to the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library, where he shared food memories, holiday stories, and affection for local restaurants like Oby’s, Harvey’s, and Two Brothers. He hinted he’s considered opening a restaurant here, while discussing his new “Mississippi Christmas” cookbook and how shared meals connect communities across Mississippi.
   

• Carole Reagan Thomas (thetylertowntimes.org) — An 86-year-old retired educator, Carole Reagan Thomas, passed away Dec. 3 at The Goldton in Starkville, leaving behind a large, loving family. Remembered for her big personality and impact on Columbus students, she was a devoted church member and family matriarch. Friends can share condolences with her family online.
   

📸 Around Starkville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Starkville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Starkville Yellow Jackets vs Corinth Warriors
  Yellow Jacket Field, 136 Bent Brook Ridge St, Starkville
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• ‘THAT PART’ Spoken Word Event
  The Mill at MSU , 600 Russell St , Starkville
  6:00 pm
• Jodie Ross: Georgia Blue - Starkville
  Georgia Blue , 207 S Jackson St , Starkville
  7:00 pm
• Holiday Soiree at The Blueberry Peace Farm of Starkville
  Blueberry Peace Farm of Starkville , 10580 US-82 , Starkville
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Mississippi State Bulldogs Women's Basketball
  Humphrey Coliseum , 55 Bailey Howell Dr , Starkville
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Root & Rise
  1085 Stark Rd , Starkville
  12:05 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Columbus Falcons vs West Point Green Wave
  Columbus High School , 215 Hemlock St , Columbus
  5:00 pm
• Heritage Academy Boys Varsity Soccer @ Starkville Academy
  Starkville Academy , 505 Academy Rd , Starkville
  5:30 pm
• Louisville Wildcats vs Leake Central Gators
  Louisville High School , 200 Ivy Ave , Louisville
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Full Body Yoga Flow
  Redwood Business & Wellness Center , 5374 Hwy 45 N , Columbus
  9:00 am
• Heritage Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Oak Hill Academy
  Oak Hill Academy , 1682 N Eshman Ave , West Point
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• When you're excited about the Seattle @Mariners playing their first American League Championship series game at @MobilePark because you once did Slow Cooker Sunday on the infield!
  All though, it has me thinking...I might have to call the @theSavBananas. I have an idea for them. (Nextdoor Reed Place)
• Is this your house?
  Please let me know so that I can come and pick it up. Thanks so much! (Nextdoor Greenbriar)

• Mississippi State University posted a job opening for Custodian I* (Night Shift 7:30pm-4:30am) in Starkville. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Starkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Starkville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mississippi State

• Christmas by Candlelight Tour and Possum Ridge Exhibit return to Jackson this holiday season (magnoliatribune.com)
• Moving the Needle: MDE Approves New Performance Level Cuts for the Accountability System (mississippifreepress.org)
• Mississippi leads nation in FAFSA completion, study finds (wjtv.com)

West Point

• Innocence Project helps West Point woman get new trial (cdispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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