Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Human trafficking victim found in Columbus hotel bathroom
Two people were arrested Wednesday in a human trafficking case, after police found a female victim Sunday afternoon in a Columbus hotel bathroom.
Ask The Dispatch: Who owns the Palmer Home thrift stores?
Since Palmer Home was established nearly 125 years ago and built on 110 acres in south Columbus in 1898, the faith-based organization has maintained a
Man shot during party Saturday in Oktibbeha County
A party in Oktibbeha County ended in gunfire early Saturday morning, leaving a man shot in the leg. Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to
Smelly, discolored water and dead fish were first. Now, the state is investigating.
Chris Herring was taking his daughters to hunt on his land off of East Lindsey Ferry Road the Friday before Thanksgiving when he noticed a foul smell.
Happy Irby Christmas Fund delivers 335 gifts for children in need
In 1958, George “Happy” Irby was working as a waiter at the Officer’s Club of the Columbus Air Force Base, when he started collecting tip money to go toward buying clothing for underprivileged children in the area.
Woman arrested after chase in stolen car ends on Highway 45
A Columbus woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly leading Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle that ended on Highway 45 South.
Supes president: Aluminum mill should jumpstart retail, housing
When Aluminum Dynamics opens and starts producing aluminum, your fast food order won’t be right for about six months.
Artists come together to support safe house for human trafficking victims
Ashlee Lucas gets a call from a young man in New York saying one of his friends – a 21-year-old woman – is being trafficked, and the trafficker plans to kill the victim that evening.
Columbus Sings ‘Messiah’ to return for 22nd year
“Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!”
New United Way headquarters gives nonprofit ‘space for growth’
United Way of the Golden Triangle Region officially has a new home.
Navy pilot, MSMS alum, works to make military planes better
Commander Eric “Turbo” Thurber will tell you his job in the U.S. Navy is training pilots to complain.
Two women plead guilty to 2023 VFW Post armed robbery
Two women who robbed VFW Post 4272 in Columbus in 2023 were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery this week in Lowndes County Circuit Court.
Competition heats up for this year’s ‘Wassail Meister’
Crowds carrying steaming cups of wassail are about to fill downtown once again for the 20th annual Wassail Fest.
Investing in tennis courts, job skills and local businesses
The easiest place to invest is your own backyard. At least, that’s part of Stacey Parvin’s philosophy as the executive director of Starkville Community Foundation.
Christmas parades roll into the Golden Triangle
Holiday cheer is about to roll through the cities of the Golden Triangle once again, as Christmas parades are on the horizon.
Golden Triangle Singers to celebrate Christmas, recent growth with concert
When Lydia Martin first joined the Golden Triangle Singers back in 2016, she was looking for an opportunity to sing outside of her church.
Suspect in school bus shooting turns himself in to police
A man wanted in connection with a shooting that hit a school bus turned himself in to police Friday.
Country Store Bake Sale returning to Lee Home for 62nd year
When Hope Durst was a little girl, the owner of her day care decided to make a cookbook featuring all of the children’s favorite foods. While most children chose macaroni and cheese, chocolate chip cookies, or other similar foods, Durst chose her mother’s apple torte.
Man pleads guilty in Yokohama murder
A man accused of shooting his coworker at the Yokohama Tire Manufacturing plant in Clay County is going to prison, according to District Attorney Scott Colom.
