Articles by Cadence Harvey
Weekend event aims to help connect citizens with mental health resources
After seeing people struggle every day to pay their bills and take care of their health, owner of MSE Behavioral & Mental Health Services Yvonne Robinson said most people have no idea where to find help.
Judge dismisses lawsuit claims against ex-county administrator
A federal judge will allow certain complaints to move forward in a lawsuit a former employee filed against the county and Tax Assessor/Collector JoHelen Walker.
Sober living program still $31K short of completing expansion
Dusty Snider, founder and director of the faith-based sober living program Crossroads of Columbus, said most addicts who surrender themselves for treatment have almost nothing.
Man involved in international child porn ring to be turned over to ICE
A man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography and illegal reentry into the United States following his 2024 arrest in Lowndes County.
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival returns to Columbus next week
In decades past, Seventh Avenue North was once a hub for Columbus’ Black community, lined with Black-owned businesses, night clubs, restaurants and shops, with the historic Queen City Hotel at its heart.
Man arrested after allegedly fracturing infant’s skull
A Columbus man was arrested Monday in connection to a violent domestic assault that left a 6-month-old infant with a fractured skull.
Beautification efforts, restoration planned for Lee Park
The wooden playground at Lee Park once stood regal, adorned with high castle turrets, wooden ladders and small murals tucked away in hidden corners.
Starkville exceeds, Columbus falls short of FY 25 sales tax budget
Sales tax diversions in both Starkville and Columbus grew between the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, with West Point collections down significantly in the third month of its budget cycle.
Man charged with felony DUI after fatal car crash
A Columbus man was arrested this week in connection to a July car crash that resulted in a woman’s death.
Digital Detox: Amid heated political climate, church ‘unplugs’ from screens
More than 1,000 people gathered Sunday evening in the sanctuary of Vibrant Church, sitting alongside one another and deleting social media, streaming and shopping apps from their phones.
Aldermen look to curb ‘predatory towing’ from apartments
The board of aldermen will hold two public hearings in the coming months to consider adopting a citywide towing ordinance.
Renowned ‘clean’ comedian to perform at Columbus church
Award-winning comedian Kerri Pomarolli will take the stage this weekend for the First Methodist Church of Columbus’ inaugural Columbus First Women’s Event.
Secretary of state plays national role in voting policies
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is helping craft national election policy for the White House, a position in which he hopes to sway President Trump against banning mail-in voting nationally.
Ask The Dispatch: All your questions answered about MSU parking changes
Mississippi State University announced dramatic changes to campus parking this summer. Since then, Executive Director of Transportation Jeremiah Dumas said the response has been “brutal,” with angry emails, phone calls and even requests for his termination.
Three men shot in Airline Road incident
Three men were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon outside of a home on Airline Road, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Son gets 5 years after killing his mother’s alleged abuser
A Caledonia man was sentenced to serve five years in prison after a circuit court jury found him guilty of manslaughter on Thursday.
Woman turns herself in for Friday shooting
A woman is behind bars in connection to a Friday shooting that resulted in no injuries.
Lawyer with Columbus ties faces temporary suspension of law practice
A case involving a Hattiesburg lawyer from Lowndes County found in civil contempt has been moved to the Mississippi Supreme Court after the Mississippi Bar requested he be temporarily suspended from practicing law.
Starkville aldermen approve tax increase, FY 26 budget
Despite citizens’ concerns, the board of aldermen narrowly passed a tax increase and new budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
Man sentenced to 19 years for manslaughter
Two murder cases were tried this week in Lowndes County Circuit Court, one resulting in a conviction and the other ending with a mistrial on a hung jury.
