Ruben’s closing at month’s end after 70 years in business

A 70-year-old fixture by the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is closing at the end of the month.

Columbus Air Force Base opens new STEM center

Rocketry, robotics and a little bit of flight simulation are just a few of the offerings at Columbus Air Force Base through its newest initiative.

GTRA to host TSA PreCheck event next week

Golden Triangle travelers looking for an easier time at airport security may be in luck next week.

Food boxes available at Town Hall for Caledonia residents in need

Boxes of nonperishable food are being offered at Caledonia Town Hall for those in need of assistance.

Increased patrols begin Friday for national sobriety campaign

Starting this week drivers in the Golden Triangle can expect to see even more local law enforcement in the cities and on the highways.

Lowndes jail inmate dies of apparent medical issue

An inmate at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center died Sunday evening after suffering a “catastrophic medical event.”

Ex-mobster turns to faith after leaving life of crime

In 1991, Michael Franzese was feeling hopeless in a federal jail cell in Los Angeles County, California.

Swinging into friendship, new connections and new dance moves

Jazzy music plays over the speaker of an engineering classroom on Aug. 3 in the Simrall Engineering Building at Mississippi State University. In the middle of the classroom-turned-dance hall, Heath Anderson and Joy Cariño take the floor.

Food trucks, vendors to be showcased at Columbus Food Court and Market

In 2021, Jill Lehrkamp was looking to start another business in Columbus when she was driving by the old Columbus Carts and Clubs property and saw it listed for sale.

Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally returns next week

Motorcycles will once again be driving through the streets of Sturgis to support the city at this year’s Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Photo: Dedicated to Dayton Egger

ATV rider hospitalized after being assaulted on trail

A male victim was found in critical condition at Mudslingers Offroad Trails near the county’s border with Chickasaw County.

Hospital escapee found in Alabama home, arrested Monday

A man and woman on the run from felony shoplifting charges have been apprehended, with another three suspects facing charges for helping the man evade authorities.

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Driver arrested for drag racing after crashing into apartment complex

A Weir man was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly drag racing on Highway 182 and fleeing police before crashing into an apartment complex.

Man killed in one-vehicle accident leaving Artesia Day

A Starkville man was killed Saturday morning after his vehicle collided with a tree while leaving the Artesia Day Festival.

Mississippi’s social media age verification law in effect for now but continues to face legal challenges

Using social media applications like Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook may take a few more steps soon after a 2024 Mississippi law that’s faced ongoing litigation went into effect in July.

Manhunt ongoing for two suspects in connection with Amory shoplifting

Two suspects remain at large for felony shoplifting after one escaped Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle while in Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office custody.

Newly created East Columbus Day Festival set for Aug 9

When Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith talked with constituents on the campaign trail for this year’s municipal elections, one question seemed to be on their minds.

Propst Park pickleball courts to open Friday

The city will host a grand opening Friday for the pickleball courts at Propst Park.