SUMMARY: Starkville’s only hospital, Oktibbeha County Regional Hospital (OCH), is closer to being sold to Baptist Memorial Health Care for $55 million after the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors signed a definitive asset purchase agreement. Baptist plans to invest over $86 million in hospital facilities, technology, and physician recruitment, offering current OCH employees jobs under the new ownership. The deal, expected to finalize next month, follows extensive negotiations involving community leaders and institutions like Mississippi State University. The sale ends county control since 1973, addressing concerns about patient outflow and revenue loss. Baptist owns 12 Mississippi hospitals, including highly recognized facilities.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State University and Starkville are developing the 15-acre Crossroads District to enhance visitor and student experiences by connecting the campus with the Cotton District. Anchored by the 122-room Hotel Madelon, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel opening in summer 2027, the project includes restaurants, retail, entertainment, residential living, and innovation hubs. It also features cultural landmarks like the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and a pedestrian land bridge over Highway 12. Spearheaded by West Side Funds Inc. and supported by various partners, the development aims to boost economic growth and community engagement, benefiting students, alumni, and local residents.

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SUMMARY: Christina Willis, 27, of Batesville, accused of making homemade explosives and attempting to kill with one, faces new charges for allegedly conspiring to escape Lafayette County jail with Mark Montgomery, 48. Authorities received a tip on August 14 about their escape plan. Willis was initially arrested on August 5 after a suspicious package containing a live bomb was discovered and safely detonated in Lafayette County. A joint investigation led to her home in Panola County, where bomb materials, explosives, firearms, and narcotics were found. Willis faces charges including attempted murder, planting explosives, and conspiracy to escape. Montgomery was released on $50,000 bond.

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