Volunteers spruce up Starkville during annual Get Swept Up event

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of volunteers spent Wednesday morning sprucing up Starkville.

The Starkville Partnership coordinated the annual “Get Swept Up” to prepare for Mississippi State’s home opener this Saturday.

More than 500 volunteers grabbed gloves, shovels, and trash bags and headed to various outdoor areas.

They spent a few hours picking up trash, trimming shrubs, and pulling weeds.

Businesses, civic organizations, and individuals volunteered their time.