F-22s stop in Columbus

For a few days, Columbus was home to some of the most advanced fighter jets in the world.

April sales tax income breaks $1M

In the Golden Triangle, sales tax collections are rising.

CLW audit: Revenues, expenses up slightly

Columbus Light & Water’s operating revenues for its water department were up to $10.49 million in fiscal year 2015, compared to $10.16 million in 2014.

EMCC honors industry with 27th annual luncheon

Local leaders converged on East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus on Wednesday to celebrate the continued growth and impact of regional industry.

City to readvertise amphitheater bids

City councilmen Tuesday voted unanimously to reject bids and re-advertise for construction on the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater.

Sparks named to CMSD board

Fredrick Sparks is the Columbus Municipal School District’s newest board member.

Educator for a day: Starkville-Oktibbeha school district welcomes community in for a day

Teaching is not easy.

That was the takeaway many public officials and community leaders said Wednesday afternoon after spending the day in classrooms across the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.

National Volunteer Week: Brown seeks to improve others, self through volunteering

Editor’s note: Each day this week the Dispatch will profile a community volunteer as part of National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, is

City of Columbus seeking animal control officer

The city of Columbus is looking to hire a new animal control officer.

High court awards fired Columbus worker $18K

Mississippi’s Supreme Court has awarded $18,750 in damages to a former employee of Columbus-based Southern Pharmaceutical Corporation after the company fired him for complaining about an illegal kickback scheme.

CL&W hopeful for water finances turnaround

Columbus Light & Water general manager Todd Gale is hopeful the water department is leaving hard times behind.

Councils rejects proposed mining ordinance change

The city council has rejected a Planning Commission proposal that would have altered the chart of permitted uses to allow gravel mining in four more zoning districts.

Columbus toying with addressing hoverboards

Councilman Joseph Mickens wants the city of Columbus to look into potentially creating a law that addresses hoverboard safety.

Mickens, who represents Ward 2, brought the matter up during Tuesday’s council meeting.

When you see a wreck, move over

A car buzzed by, roughly three feet from me.

Blair takes first place in Augusta

Emerson Blair, a 9-year-old golfer from West Point, won her age division’s Drive, Chip and Putt Championship in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.

Aurora to build test drone for DARPA project

A piece for the U.S. military’s future arsenal might be built in Columbus.

From Syria to Starkville, Shleweet is one of 102 new citizens

Friday was a new beginning for Manar Shleweet.

Swingin’ for the Masters: Emerson Blair heading to Augusta

They call her the “Queen.”

Her name is Emerson Blair. She lives in West Point. She’s a 9-year-old golfer. With one swing, she can drive a golf ball 150 to 160 yards.

Proposed same-sex marriage law won’t affect area clerks, justice court judges

Despite a bill working through the Legislature that would protect state officials who opt out of performing same-sex marriages for religious reasons, most Golden Triangle county clerks say it would not affect their operations.

Firing squad bill splits area reps

Local state lawmakers are split over a bill working its way through the Legislature that attempts to reintroduce firing squads.