Mississippi teacher pay raise plan headed to governor

Mississippi legislators have agreed on a teacher pay raise plan, and it will head to Gov. Tate Reeves.

Mother and son in Mississippi indicted on fraud charges

A federal grand jury in has indicted a mother and son on wire fraud and other charges that accuse them of improperly obtaining millions of dollars from the state of Mississippi.

Letter: Appreciates care at Baptist

I’m not sure what all the bickering is about Baptist hospital in Columbus. Dad has pneumonia and has been checked in for a couple days.

City of Columbus Building Permits March 8-12, 2021

Jenifer Childs, agent; 59 Yorkville Park; lay fiber optic cable; Telepak Networks Inc dba CSpire Columbus-Lowndes Riverwalk; 50 West Main Street; Banner display 3/23/21-3/27/21; Columbus

Our View: A single business shouldn’t stop an otherwise prudent code change

When considering code regulations, cities are often required to walk a fine line. On one hand, codes are an essential part of protecting the public.

Letter: Supports DiCicco for Ward 6

I have supported the councilman for Ward 6 in the past, but this year, I am voting for Jacqueline DiCicco. I hope you will too.

Waffle House employee who allegedly stabbed customer charged with murder

Authorities have charged a Waffle House employee accused of stabbing a customer to death with murder.

Arrest report for 3-18-21

The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: Matthew Morrison, 29, was charged with sex offender registration failure. Reginald Bradley, 36, was charged

Boil water advisory lifted for all of Jackson, one month later

After 30 days of boiling their water to get rid of contaminants and sometimes no water at all, Jackson residents are finally able to drink the water from the tap after officials lifted a boil water advisory put in place in mid-February when a deep freeze wreaked havoc on their water infrastructure.

Letter: Doesn’t think state is positioned to remove income tax

Our tax policy needs to be formulated on what’s best for Mississippi, not as the winds blow from D.C., Harkins said Monday. That makes for

Proposed city code amendment could affect downtown business

Discussion over amending the city’s Unified Development Code and technical codes, including requirements for certain facilities to add features such as sprinkler systems and storm shelters, dominated Starkville’s regular board of aldermen meeting Tuesday, the first of two public hearings on the topic.

Several southern states brace for possible intense tornado outbreak

Some schools in the South are closing Wednesday as residents in several states brace for the possibility of intense tornadoes that travel for miles and hail the size of tennis balls.

Mississippi tax cut plan: Alive, then dead, then alive again

A proposal to overhaul Mississippi’s tax structure was killed in the Senate but then revived in the House on Tuesday — a dispute that creates conflict as legislators enter the final weeks of their annual session.

COVID vaccinations open up to all, Mississippians rush to book shots

Appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine in Mississippi opened up for everyone over the age of 16 on Tuesday, and thousands of residents rushed to book their shots.

Man arrested, charged with capital murder in deputy slaying

A Mississippi man accused of fatally shooting a sheriff’s deputy last month was arrested Tuesday and charged with capital murder.

Man arrested in March 2020 shooting of judge

A Mississippi man has been arrested in the March 2020 shooting of a Chancery Court judge.

Ernest Edwards, 41, faces an attempted capital murder charge for shooting Judge Charles Smith.

Former poet laureate to receive Mississippi humanities award

Former Mississippi and U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey and others will be honored with Mississippi Humanities Council awards, with a ceremony being held online this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

A brunch spread fit for spring

From tasty small bites to a filling feast and even dessert for breakfast, brunch options are nearly endless.

Make breakfast better with bacon

Warmer spring weather makes the season a perfect time for families to enjoy breakfast together.

Slurping on sunshine

It’s that time of year again when nearly everyone wants to be outside all day, every day.