Derby in the District
Thousands of dog lovers gathered in the center of the Cotton District during Super Bulldog Weekend to witness the tail-wagging excitement of the Starkville Derby —the world's largest dachshund race. Officially known as the Dachshund Derby, the annual Starkville event that is quickly becoming a city tradition celebrates wiener dogs and raises funds for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society with multiple races, including categories for seniors, puppies and adult dachshunds.Â
May 7, 2025
Photo by Grace Cockrell