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Sanitation and Environmental Holiday Closing

THE SANITATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL19th IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY. REGULAR GARBAGE COLLECTION WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, APRIL 22ND. GARBAGE MUST BE CURBSIDE NO LATER THAN 6:30 A.M.

Good Friday Holiday Closure

The City of Starkville will observe Good Friday on Friday, April 19, 2019. City offices will be closed. Essential services will remain available throughout this closure.

Special Election - Parks Facilities

A special election will be held on May 30, 2019 to vote on the proposed 1% food and beverage tax to fund the Parks Expansion and Upgrades.

Please click the Parks Master Plan Details link for more details.

Click here for info on voting locations:  E...

Ward 5 Alderman Special Election - May 30th

To qualify to run for Ward 5 Alderman:

Candidates must obtain a petition from the City Clerk or the Secretary of State website and gather 50 signatures from qualified voters within Ward 5.The petition may be submitted any time from April 17 until 5pm Wedne...

Join the U.S. Census Bureau team!

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for team members for the 2020 Census! But why is the Census so important you ask? 

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Starkville Parks Summary of Projects

Check out the great things we have going on and have planned in the future for Starkville Parks! Linked below you will find the Starkville Parks Comprehensive Plan, Starkville Parks Summary of Projects 2017 - 2019, and Cornerstone Park Master Plan documen...

Playground Slide Closure at McKee Park

The McKee Park large spiral slide will be closing effective this afternoon (3/22/19). The slide is broken and cannot be repaired, and now serves as a potentially harmful slide for children to play on. Unfortunately, due to the age of the playground unit, ...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ANNEXATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT

ANNEXATION

It is important to have as much information as possible out there about annexation before, during and after this proposed Board of Aldermen action. Some of these questions were considered by the Board as we were d...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Saturday, April 27, 2019, is the GTR Solid Waste Management Authority and MDEQ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

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Updated Proposed Annexation Area Maps

Here are the most recently updated proposed annexation area maps.

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Sanitation Fee Increase - Effective April 1, 2019

On April 1, 2019 the City of Starkville sanitation fees will slightly increase. The increase will be clearly marked on your bill as "Landfill Costs". Changes are highlighted. 

The need for the additional funding is in preparation for the...

Municipal Camera Project

The City of Starkville is preparing to roll out phase one of its municipal camera project. The project is a joint effort between the City’s Information Technology Department and Police Department. Its aim is to provide enhanced public safety thr...