STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville family will be beginning a new chapter in their lives in a new home.

The Starkville Habitat for Humanity broke ground today on its 17th Maroon Edition House.

Each year, Mississippi State University partners with Habitat to help build a house for a new homeowner.

Students, faculty, and staff volunteer on the build.

Home ownership will be another in a series of milestones for this year’s family.

“This is a big step for her, and it’s a big step for us. And, my brother and I are getting ready to graduate. It’s a positive way to end our high school career and go into our adult phase. It sets the example for us on how to raise a family,” said the new habitat partner’s son, Robert Kelly.

Habitat is always looking for volunteers. You can call the Stark

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