Articles by Braden Simmons
Ask The Dispatch: Is it true sheriff’s don’t use radar to catch speeders?
In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers proposed a bill that would expand the usage of radar technology to sheriffs and their deputies across the state.
Woman charged with felony DUI after fatal car crash
A Lowndes County woman was arrested Friday in connection with a September car crash that resulted in the death of a man.
SNAP-Ed classes teach smarter, healthier eating
Clinique Moore was shopping for groceries in Kroger in July when she was approached by Tequila Stallings, a parent educator assistant for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Discovery Center, about an upcoming cooking program being offered for local adults.
Munson and Brothers Oktoberfest returns for sixth year of food, fun and local flavor
When Ryan Munson, owner of Munson and Brothers Trading Post, opened his store in October 2020 he launched with an Oktoberfest celebration.
Cotton no longer king in Mississippi
When it came to planting cotton this year in May and June, farmer Matt Brignac realized his roughly 2,800 acres of farmland in Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties were too wet for his usual even split of corn and cotton.
Starkville police could be first to try MSU’s new drone
Missions for first responders can range anywhere from search and rescue to aiding during natural disasters.
911 lines in Mississippi back online after major fiber line cut
Emergency 911 lines were temporarily down Thursday afternoon in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
Suspect in shooting attempts to ditch gun in Hardee’s bathroom
Two Columbus men are behind bars for their alleged involvement in a Tuesday shooting that led to one suspect attempting to ditch a gun inside a Hardee’s bathroom toilet.
Adding some spice to life
Kenneth Baker drives a forklift carrying pallets full of spices through the Magnolia Seasoning facility.
August unemployment rates dip across Golden Triangle
All counties in the Golden Triangle saw a decrease in unemployment rates last month.
Students earn training, build soft skills through work-based learning
When April Dill was hired as the new director of Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Millsaps Career and Technology Center in May, one of her primary missions for the school year was to provide more opportunities for students that come through the center.
Officer fires at suspect who tries to run him over
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into a Columbus Police officer-involved shooting Friday after a suspect allegedly tried to hit the officer with his car.
Rowdy Races return for inclusive fun Saturday
When Whitney Ferguson co-founded the Rowdy Foundation with her husband Scott Ferguson in 2020, she knew she wanted to organize an active event that was inclusive for children with and without disabilities in the area.
Former MUW police officer arrested for embezzlement
A former Mississippi University for Women police officer was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 in equipment from his former employer.
After two kitchen fires, Food Giant is back to making chicken
Following a busy lunch rush Wednesday afternoon at Food Giant on Alabama Street, a manageable line of four shoppers forms at the counter of the store’s deli.
Dealership hits the gas on Bitcoin
A couple weeks ago Josh Gillis was looking to trade in his old SUV for a new truck.
Man arrested for running down cows with car in pasture
A Columbus man was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a pasture and striking two cows with his car.
More than 120 gather for Charlie Kirk vigil
When Spencer Sanderson, a Mississippi State University senior agriculture business student, received the news of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death Wednesday, he was sick to his stomach.
No injuries reported in Thursday afternoon house fire
A Thursday afternoon house fire left a Ridge Road house and two vehicles in its carport destroyed, Emergency Management Services Director Cindy Lawrence told the Dispatch.
