Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
GTR Airport to offer westbound flight to Dallas starting May 5
For passengers flying out of the Golden Triangle Regional Airport, heading directly west is about to become an option starting May 5.
Franklin to close by next school year, Fairview by 2026
Columbus Municipal School District is set to begin shifting to grade-span elementary campuses next school year, starting with the closure of Franklin Academy. Superintendent Stanley
Fabric tour of the state comes to Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
To understand a place like Mississippi, you must first look at its quilts.
No injuries from car fire in Columbus Place parking lot
A car caught fire a little after noon Wednesday in the Columbus Place parking lot.
Occupancy rate reaches 96% in ‘vibrant’ downtown
Barbara Bigelow likes to keep herself and Main Street busy.
Community Profile: Longtime educator continues learning through art experimentation
When Libby Cagle was in the sixth grade, she was inspired by a redheaded art teacher who would always say, “you can learn the history of the world through art.”
New rules could prevent estheticians from providing most lucrative services
Bubble the Day Spa owner and esthetician Kym Holley just purchased a microchanneling machine for her Columbus spa in October, after the Mississippi Esthetic Conference approved the device.
Columbus Arts Council names new executive director
Columbus Arts Council has a new face at the helm to carry on its mission of encouraging the area’s art community.
Scammer tricks woman into mailing $20K to fake lover
When a FedEx employee recently called the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office to report finding a package containing $20,000 being shipped to Illinois, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins’ first thought was that it may be connected to a drug deal.
Homeless coalition’s big dream becoming a tiny neighborhood
With three new houses now standing in the Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition’s tiny home village, President Susan Garton can imagine what life will look like for its future residents.
Five candidates qualify so far for West Point elections
Candidates are gearing up to run in the coming municipal elections, with five candidates filing qualifying paperwork by Friday morning, including incumbent mayor Rod Bobo, three incumbent selectmen and one former selectman who wants to return to office.
Oktibbeha Year in Review: 2024: Cameras’ role in public safety considered, highway revitalization begins, OCH going up for sale
Starkville weighs the role of security cameras in public safety. Revival of Highway 182 begins. Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District responds slowly to allegations against a teacher. County supervisors again pursue OCH Regional Medical Center.
Three arrested in connection to Dec. 23 Southside shooting
Three Columbus men were arrested Monday in connection to a Dec. 23 shooting on Southside.
Second Servings asks for holiday leftovers Saturday
While Christmas may have come and gone, fridges and freezers in the Golden Triangle are still filled with holiday leftovers.
Retired Chicago firefighter revives abandoned West Point pecan orchard
Art Sanders never imagined he would become a pecan grower.
Dog rescued in Central Ave. apartment fire
A fire broke out Tuesday night at a four-unit apartment complex on Central Avenue, displacing four families.
Starkville man arrested for hitting police car during chase
A Starkville man was arrested for allegedly hitting a police car after fleeing a traffic stop early Friday evening. Jaquez Gray, 24, is charged with
Former children’s choir members sing to surprise founder
Xzavier Orr was about to go into the ninth grade when his house burned down, and his family lost almost everything.
Cooking course helps county residents make healthy choices
When it comes to cooking, it can be a challenge to balance creating meals that are healthy, tasty and budget friendly all at the same time.
Assault arrest puts SPD officer on administrative leave
A Starkville Police Department officer was arrested shortly after midnight Sunday after Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an assault on Lilac Street.
