Articles by Cadence Harvey
CPD arrests 3 subjects in connection with non-fatal shooting
A Columbus man was arrested in connection with a Wednesday morning non-fatal shooting, the investigation of which led to two other city residents being charged for drug possession.
Hattiesburg attorney with Columbus ties was holding $450K in an estate for a widow; now he’s on the run
A Hattiesburg attorney from Lowndes County is wanted by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly failing to turn over $450,000 from a wrongful death settlement.
Columbus seeks interested buyers for new homes planned on remediated lots
George Irby, interim planning and community development director, plans to make a list of potential home buyers next week and hopes to start building their new homes by January.
County to start paying SPD for animal control assistance
The county will begin paying Starkville Police Department to assist in animal control countywide.
Bats at Davis Wade, MSU dorms getting new home
Though you may not see or hear them, thousands of bats are living on Mississippi State University’s campus, attending football games at Davis Wade Stadium and snuggling up in MSU’s multi-story residence halls.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
NFL star Jeffery Simmons confirmed in a Facebook post Thursday that rapper and singer Jelly Roll will be the surprise musical guest at this year’s Jeffrey Simmons Community Fun Day.
Traffic flow changes for Starkville, Columbus Fourth of July celebrations
With large crowds expected at Fourth of July celebrations in Starkville and Columbus, traffic patterns will be changed to ensure safe exits.
Southside Blues Festival celebrates 20 years of community
The Southside Blues Festival will return to Townsend Park today for its 20th year of celebration.
K-9 apprehends suspect after car, foot chase through East Columbus
A man and woman from Columbus were arrested Tuesday following a narcotics investigation that led to a vehicle and foot pursuit through East Columbus.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY — Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects in a Sunday shooting that left two men dead. Jordan Mitchell, 21, and Kaiden Evans,
5 injured in train, SUV collision in Lowndes County
A freight train collided with an SUV Saturday morning on Halbert Road in Lowndes County, injuring a mother and her four children.
House, car fires cause damage, no injuries
Columbus Fire and Rescue responded to two separate fires late Saturday morning, including a house fire and a vehicle fire. No injuries were sustained from either incident.
Multi-day celebrations planned for Fourth of July
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, and in 1870, the anniversary of the signing became a federal holiday known as Independence Day.
West Point police chief retires after decades of service
After more than four decades of military service, police work and karate lessons, West Point Police Chief Avery Cook is preparing to retire.
Sales tax collections soar in Starkville, falter in Columbus, West Point
Starkville sales tax collections soared this month while Columbus’ and West Point’s collections fell slightly.
Spruill vetoes barbershop driveway reopening on 182
The board of aldermen’s decision to reopen an access point to Larry “Luv” Johnson’s business, Touch of Luv Barber and Beauty Salon, was vetoed by Mayor Lynn Spruill in a letter this week.
Weather forces Air Race Classic to skip Starkville stop
Spectators and volunteers at George M. Bryan Airport were disappointed Tuesday morning when Air Race Classic pilots had to bypass Starkville on their 2,426-mile journey from Fairhope, Alabama, to Spokane, Washington, for the 48th annual event.
Starkville Strong plans benefit concert amid plummeting donations
Community members are invited to bring their families, friends and pets out this Saturday to Rick’s Cafe for a day of music, games and food for Starkville Strong’s inaugural benefit concert.
Community Profile: Still making stained glass after 40 years
If you come across a brightly-colored window catching sunlight in Mississippi, whether it be in a chapel, a bathroom or even an Applebee’s, there’s a good chance it passed through Kathryn Davis’ hands first.
Columbus, Starkville plan multi-day celebrations for Juneteenth
Federal troops marched into Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865 – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed – to inform more than 250,000 enslaved people in the state of their freedom.
