The Starkville Police Department said in a Facebook post that it operates a safety zone and designated rideshare pickup and drop-off in the Cotton District on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The department said the measure is designed to support public safety in high-traffic areas and to provide a clear, organized location for patrons using rideshare services. The rideshare pickup and drop-off will continue at the same location used since a 2024 change, the post said.
The Starkville Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving Starkville, Mississippi. The Cotton District is a popular nightlife and entertainment area that draws large crowds on weekend evenings, increasing demand for transportation and public-safety resources.
The department’s weekend operation aims to manage traffic, reduce congestion and provide a visible police presence during peak hours. Officials have not released additional operational details in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
