Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Satellite to act as artificial star, help measure brightness of celestial objects
An artificial star will one day circle the Earth, helping astronomers understand how bright stars really are, with help from a Mississippi State University researcher.
Grassroots anti-poverty movement seeks to sprout in Mississippi
Though Errolyn Gray grew up in West Point, and lives in Columbus, as a senior associate for the grassroots anti-poverty movement Results, she hopes to have an impact that goes beyond the Golden Triangle.
Nearly 50% of BMH residency doctors stay in state
When Dr. Jack Reed first arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in June 1976, there wasn’t much time for dreaming. In his first few years of working there, he said, the hospital was facing a staffing shortage.
Chicken, carrots, couscous and constant chaos
Everyone knows the old saying: If at first you don’t succeed, make it your husband’s problem.
City audits for 2021, 2022 delayed but on their way
The city of Columbus’ delayed audit report for Fiscal Year 2021 is on its way, and the FY2022 report is expected by September.
Ward-by-ward clean up calls for volunteers to pick up trash
Citizens will be taking to the streets Saturday morning, picking up litter across the city.
Donations top $6K for family who lost two children in fire
In the early hours of the morning on May 28, a fire broke out at the Kidd family’s New Hope home on Deer Trail.
Swimming, the South and Skillet Salmon with Avocado and Basil
My body is not built to live in the South.
Council to Seventh Ave. fest: No booze in Propst
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival will not be moving to Propst Park, if festival organizers still want beer and wine at the event.
County’s attorney confirmed for rebuttal to city annexation
The county has ratified a contract with a law firm to oppose the city’s proposed annexation.
Ask The Dispatch: How do I drive through a roundabout?
The city of Columbus started constructing roundabouts on Main Street and Military Road in 2020.
Second suspect in April 14 shooting behind bars
A second suspect in an April 14 shooting that left two men injured is now behind bars. Malachi Clay, 22, was arrested by law enforcement
Rain ‘can’t dampen’ Fishing with Friends derby
STARKVILLE — Even with rain moving over Lake Phillips Saturday morning, Cub Scout Pack 14 didn’t cut bait on its first Fishing with Friends Derby.
Sounds of the Summer to return June 13
Summer is once again heating up, and local bands are warming up with it.
Where is the water going? Study shows 45% loss in city water systems
About 45% of the city’s produced water is lost in “non-revenue” use per day, according to a Neel-Schaffer evaluation, and Starkville Utilities is investigating where it’s going.
One arrested, one suspect sought in April 14 shooting
Columbus Police Department has made an arrest in an April 14 shooting that left two men injured, and they are looking for a second suspect.
Man arrested for shooting into Church Hill home
A man has been arrested for a Tuesday shooting into a dwelling on Church Hill Road.
Children killed in New Hope house fire identified
Two children whose lives were claimed in a Tuesday morning house fire in Lowndes County have been identified.
New solar project up and running in Lowndes County
An Origis Energy solar project in Lowndes County is up and running, adding energy to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s electrical grid.
Taco night and guacamole solve all your problems
Sometimes, you just need guacamole to solve all your problems.
