One of Starkville shooting victims nephew of alderman

One of the victims of a double homicide in Starkville Wednesday was the nephew of Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn.

Fewer than 5,000 customers without water in Jackson

Fewer than 5,000 water customers were still without service Friday afternoon in Mississippi’s capital city of Jackson — a development a top official called “positive progress” for the city of 160,000, where some residents have been without water for three weeks.

1st woman promoted to president of Mississippi shipyard

An experienced naval architect and manager will become the first woman to lead a shipyard that is the largest private employer in Mississippi.

Mississippi ordered to submit plan for mental health services

A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to file a plan to upgrade its mental health services as part of resolving litigation that’s been ongoing for at least half a decade.

The W celebrates Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and there’s no place better to celebrate than Mississippi University for Women.

Master Gardener course to go virtual this year

Registration opens March 1 for the newest class of Master Gardeners, who will receive their training online this year.

In the garden with Felder: Mississippi, let me count the seasons

Never know how to dress these days, much less what is safe to plant.

This time of year, it’s ups and downs, temperatures jerking from 70 one day to 30s the next. It’s the season weather forecasters can only shrug sheepishly.

Southern Gardening: Basil is easy to grow, great cooking addition

After going through that recent cold snap, the glorious weather this past weekend has me wanting spring to get here as fast as possible.

Community Calendar for the week of March 7, 2021

Tuesday, March 16 100+ Women Who Care — Become a member now by donating $100 to 100+ Women Who Care Columbus. Members will receive an

Columbus ends six-foot social distancing mandate in businesses, keeps masks in place

The Columbus City Council voted in a special-call meeting Friday to end social distancing and capacity restrictions for businesses and restaurants, though the city’s mask mandate will stay in place.

Arrest report for 3-5-21

The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: Arthur Jefferson, 36, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Benjamin Morris, 30, was

Second victim dies from injuries in Wednesday shooting

A second person has died from a shooting Wednesday evening outside of an apartment complex off Henderson and Pilcher streets.

Recycling program restarts Monday

Starkville residents can begin Monday dropping off certain recyclable materials in a designated bin outside the Sanitation Department offices.

Some SUD customer to experience brief power outage Saturday

A large portion of Starkville Utilities Department customers should prepare for a brief power outage at 7 a.m. Saturday.

This planned outage, which should last approximately 15 minutes, is part of the transfer of the old southwest electrical substation to a new substation.

COVID vaccine eligibility expands to those 50 and older in Mississippi

People ages 50 and older in Mississippi are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Tate Reeves said.

Mississippi gov will sign bill limiting transgender athletes

Mississippi is on track to become the first state this year to enact a law banning transgender athletes from competing on girls or women’s sports teams.

Teacher pay raise plan inches forward in Mississippi Senate

The Mississippi Senate is pushing forward with a plan to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the United States.

Mississippi told to pay $500K to wrongfully imprisoned man

A judge is ordering the state of Mississippi to pay $500,000 to a Black man who was wrongfully imprisoned more than 22 years and was tried six times in a quadruple murder case.

Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Appreciates local mask mandates Thank you to the Columbus city council for extending the city-wide mask mandate. We are not out of the woods yet

One killed, another injured in Pilcher Street shooting

One person has been killed and another critically injured in a shooting Wednesday evening outside a Pilcher Street apartment complex.