Community development: Macon turns to Main Street program to revive vacant downtown
When the vacant downtown building next to Khristy’s Boutique and Thrift on Jefferson Street collapsed in November from old age and neglect, Mayor Freddie Poindexter said he knew something had to be done.
Mentorship program aims to teach young men conflict resolution, practical life skills
As district attorney for the 16th Circuit District, Scott Colom said he’s spent the past 10 years watching young men make irreversible and sometimes life-ruining decisions.
Workforce Development: Girls get their hands dirty at FORGE BuildHER Construction Camp
Trades comprise nine of the top 10 occupations with the smallest share of female workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
FORGE’s BuildHER Construction Camp is working hard to change that.
Lemonade Day returns Saturday to Golden Triangle
For the last three years, Locklyn Barker of Columbus has set up a stand for Golden Triangle Lemonade Day, offering regular and honey lemonade, along with chocolate chip cookies to her customers.
Noxubee officials eye downtown, recreational areas for revitalization
Area officials are making headway on plans to revitalize downtown Macon, Brooksville and Shuqualak in an effort to bring in more foot traffic and boost the local economy.
Area libraries invite children to dig into summer reading
From sitting for storytime to competing in reading challenges, area libraries have a full summer lineup set to entertain children in the Golden Triangle.
SOCSD, CMSD summer meal programs return this week
With the return of their summer feeding programs this week, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated and Columbus Municipal school districts aim to provide stability for children during a time that is otherwise unstructured.
Ask the Dispatch: Do utility lines belong above or underground?
As new developments and infrastructure improvements continue in Starkville and Columbus, residents are seeing more utility lines moved underground – a change that can offer several practical advantages. But how do they compare to traditional overhead systems, and what factors determine which option is used?
What’s next after CINCO?
In the more than two decades since its founding, the Golden Triangle Development LINK has helped clear thousands of acres of land for industrial development, bringing millions in industry to the region, creating nearly five Megasites and thousands of jobs.
Bicyclist injured in Saturday crash on Hwy 82 in Oktibbeha
A vehicle colliding with a pedestrian in Oktibbeha County was one of 16 crashes to which Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop G responded over the Memorial Day weekend.
Navy pilots safely eject from plane over Noxubee
Two Navy pilots safely ejected from an aircraft Tuesday before it crashed on private farmland in Noxubee County near Shuqualak.
Education briefs for 5-26-26
MSU students recognized for service, leadership in natural resources STARKVILLE – Mississippi State University recognized 30 students at the recent spring MSU College of Forest
Families find ‘new lease on life’ through organ transplant journeys
Just days after Adeline Rollins was born, her mother knew something was wrong.
Lowndes third-graders outperform state average on reading test
Third-graders in the Lowndes County School District continued to outperform the average on the first round of the state reading assessment this year, with 86% of students passing on the first try, compared to the state average of 75.6%.
Memorial Day tributes start today in Golden Triangle
From live music and 5K races to flag ceremonies and tributes, area communities are preparing events this Memorial Day weekend to honor fallen service members.
Starkville makes up ground, Columbus lags behind sales tax projections
Both Starkville and Columbus saw an increase in general sales tax collections this month, but Columbus is still on pace to fall just shy of its $12 million projected budget for the fiscal year. Meanwhile, Starkville is now poised to exceed its $10.3 million projected budget by more than $100,000.
Education briefs for 5-19-26
SHS history teacher nominated for national award COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Craig Wood, who teaches Advanced Placement world history at Starkville High School, has been
CAFB pilots return home after midair ejection
Two Columbus Air Force Base pilots have returned home following a midair ejection during a training exercise Tuesday over west Alabama.
Education: FORGE celebrates students’ next steps with signing ceremony at EMCC
FORGE Golden Triangle Chapter proudly hosted a Career Signing Ceremony on Thursday at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus, recognizing students from the construction engineering technology program as they took the next step toward their futures.
Riding for Camp Rising Sun
Lt. Tammy Prescott had been battling cancer for a year when she stayed up until 3 a.m. on a summer night in June, painting pillowcases for Camp Rising Sun’s incoming campers.
