Articles by Cadence Harvey
Path forward in Cedarbluff killings calls for patience
Trina Davidson was at home with her children when investigators called about a shooting spree Jan. 9 that left six people, including a 7-year-old child, dead in Cedarbluff.
Funding switch-a-roo sparks chaos for mental health services
Mississippi mental health providers were among thousands scrambling Tuesday night after sudden sweeping federal funding cuts threatened to immediately shut down mental health and addiction programs nationwide, a decision reversed the following day with no explanation.
JTB Furniture to cease operations after 94 years
After nearly 100 years in business, the Johnston Tombigbee Furniture factory off Waterworks Road will cease operations in February.
No suspects identified in Sunday Artesia shooting
Deputies are searching for suspects involved in a shooting that sent two people to the hospital just after midnight Sunday.
Lowndes, Oktibbeha county court judges seek re-election
Two candidates have submitted qualifying paperwork for the elected county court judge seats in Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties, one week into the qualifying period.
Man sentenced to 33 years in prison for 2024 murder
A man will serve 33 years in prison for the 2024 murder of Gabriel Tipton.
Outsourcing of road planning draws debate among aldermen
Debate over the cost and necessity of outsourcing Starkville’s roadway maintenance planning sparked a divided vote among aldermen during the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall.
One injured in Monday shooting
One 19-year-old male victim was taken to the hospital following a Monday evening shooting on Northside.
Dinosaur sculpture raffle kicks off fossil park fundraising
A baby dinosaur made its way from Atlanta, Georgia, to Main Street last month, but no need to worry, it’s made of clay.
Man wanted for aggravated assault with deadly weapon
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Churches ring in new year through Watch Night services
For Christopher Lairy, Watch Night services are as familiar as the turning of the year itself.
Community Profile: From firehouse halls to the front line
Some of Justin Martin’s earliest memories involve walking the halls of Fire Station 1 on Seventh Street South, waving at firefighters and visiting his mother, who worked as a dispatcher in the station office.
Ask The Dispatch: What construction, renovation projects are underway at MSU?
Cranes, caution tape, and construction crews have become familiar sights across Mississippi State University’s campus, where a wave of about 10 renovation projects and infrastructure upgrades are underway.
Bulldog Explorers Program brings global learning to Starkville youth
Anna Lakin Guerry, 11, and her 9-year-old brother Joe sifted through wrapped gifts and cardboard suitcases Friday afternoon at Starkville Public Library, packing up more than just paper souvenirs. Inside each suitcase were crafts, activities and a passport to travel the world, no place ticket required.
Starkville, Columbus on pace to exceed FY 26 sales tax budget
Both Columbus and Starkville, now a quarter of the way through Fiscal Year 2026, are on pace to exceed their projected sales tax budgets.
15 high-end apartments in former First Baptist Church to be finished by Feb
High-end apartments in the former First Baptist Church on Seventh Street North will be move-in ready by February, with more developments still to come.
OCH hospital sale proceeds climb up to $58M
While initially poised to receive about $30.5 million in net proceeds from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, Oktibbeha supervisors are now expecting to pocket between $55 million and $58 million, though they’re no closer to deciding what to do with it.
CAFB program trains pilots like Division 1 athletes
Col. Nicholaus Lofthouse, commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing Operations Group at Columbus Air Force Base, believes that pilots are tactical athletes long before they ever step foot into a cockpit.
Sweet, savory and student approved
At Columbus High School, students are helping shape what’s being served in their cafeteria, and there are two things at the top of their wishlist: more chicken wings and baked potatoes.
Citywide lighting survey to begin Monday
City workers will begin rolling through Starkville on Monday night to launch the first of two weeklong lighting surveys intended to keep residents out of the dark.
