Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Two minors killed in house fire in New Hope
A Tuesday morning house fire claimed the lives of two minors in Lowndes County.
Fugitive arrested, back in prison after skipping out on court
A man who fled from court before being convicted of child sex charges is back behind bars.
Community Profile: MSU graduate follows love of robotics from Nepal to Starkville
As a teenager, Ajaya Dahal could see Mount Everest from his backyard. The hilly region of Nepal where he lived was “kind of perfect.”
For young entrepreneurs, Lemonade Day returns June 8
The Golden Triangle is once again gearing up for something sweet — and citrusy.
Community garden coming to East Columbus in June
Tiffany Jordan grew up in East Columbus. So when she decided to start her boutique, Station 82, a year ago, she set up shop on Alabama Street.
271 felony child abuse interviews conducted by Sally Kate Winters last year
If a child is experiencing abuse at home, where can they turn?
SOCSD teacher arrested for touching minors
A Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District teacher was arrested on charges of touching children Thursday, according to Starkville Police Department sources.
Focaccia bread for the heart and the tastebuds
Baking is better. There. I said it. I like baking better than cooking.
Salvation Army calls for cans to fill pantry for summer
The Salvation Army is calling for cans and boxed foods to fill its pantry throughout the summer.
Feeding the hungry, warming the homeless and educating parents all at once
How can Lowndes County have a brighter future?
Toaster GoFundMe raises more than $600
When Ryan Munson, owner of Munson and Brothers, saw that his friend Justin Klieber was trying to sell his toaster on Facebook Marketplace for $15 nearly five months ago, he didn’t think much of it.
Tech glitch leads to mistrial in Lowndes murder case
The second-degree murder trial of Israel Buckhalter ended in a mistrial Wednesday morning after the defense claimed it needed time to review crime scene photos it hadn’t seen.
Noxubee murder suspect busted with drugs in Starkville
A man who was out on bond for a Macon murder charge was arrested again Sunday in Starkville.
Lowndes jail inmate dies of natural causes
A Lowndes County Adult Detention Center inmate died Monday morning in his cell.
Community Profile: CFR firefighter sworn in three months after giving birth
When Raevonne Reece is wearing her turnout gear and responding to calls, it’s hard to tell the difference between her and any other Columbus Fire and Rescue Firefighter.
Straight-line winds blow down trees, knock out power
When a severe thunderstorm swept through Columbus on Thursday evening, all Marian Hazard could think about was the deviled eggs.
Weekend bets: Fun things to do in the Golden Triangle this weekend (May 10-12)
This weekend has a variety of events to choose from, including the opening of the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market, live music, an author event and
St. Paul’s church readies for May Luncheon fundraiser
Revered recipes for chicken salad, barbecue, deviled eggs and more have been dusted off once again in preparation for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church traditional May Luncheon fundraiser.
