Fake Twitter account lands Starkville man in jail

A Starkville man was arrested on charges of impersonating a police officer, after Starkville police discovered a fake Twitter account the man had established.

Columbus man in intensive care after assault

The Columbus Police Department responded to a number of altercations and burglaries over the weekend and chased a dog at-large who threatened an elderly man at his home.

Prison riot leaves guard dead, eight injured

A guard was killed and, at one point, hostages were taken during a riot at a Mississippi prison that holds illegal immigrants, authorities said.

Monday profile: Larnzy Carpenter finds the good in Starkville

It was a leisurely procession that made its way around the course during the Oktibbeha County Relay for Life at the Starkville Sportsplex on the evening of May 4.

But even at a slow pace, a noticeable bottleneck formed near the northwest corner of the course, where First Baptist Church of Longview had set up its tent.

Alabama softball feeling Super

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 2 University of Alabama softball team claimed its eighth straight NCAA first-round regional title Sunday with a 6-0 victory against the University of South Alabama at Rhoads Stadium.

Big turnouts at Thursday night fishing tournaments

The Thursday Night tournaments have been a huge success this season.

Tony and Marion Parson, directors of the tournaments, have seen some 40 boats each week come to the boat ramp on Thursdays to take part in the event. The tournaments have seen everything from family members fishing together to friends teaming up to win.

Starkville Community Market: From bugs to baked goods

Despite the fourth warmest winter in United States history, there was plenty of produce available at the Starkville Community Market on Saturday.

Miss. jobless rate falls as labor force dips

Mississippi’s jobless rate continued to fall in April, again because fewer people were looking for jobs.

Dumas honored by TVA for sustainability efforts

Like a farmer at seedtime, there is little visible evidence of the work Jeremiah Dumas has done. Dumas, an assistant professor of landscape architecture at Mississippi State University and alderman for Starkville’s 5th Ward, has been a driving force in just about every effort to bring sustainability to his campus and city.

Mistrial in McElhenney fondling case

After deliberating for around three hours, a hung jury led to a mistrial in the case of the State versus Doris “D.R.” McElhenney.

Ulysses S. Grant: How ’bout them Dawgs!

The man whose name was once a byword in Mississippi and throughout the South has found a home of sorts at Mississippi State University.

Arrest report 5-18-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Alisha Lache Simmons, 30, of 87 Pounds Road in Steens,

Man arrested in Miss. highway shootings

Police have arrested a suspect in two fatal highway shootings in Mississippi that prompted warnings a fake officer might be pulling over victims.

MSU softball falls to BYU in NCAA opener

EUGENE, Ore. — Shelbi Everett hit a walk-off double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday to lead the Brigham Young University softball team to a 4-3 victory against Mississippi State University at the NCAA Eugene Regional at Howe Field.

Gaining ground: Chef Thames prepares a locally-sourced meal

As a restaurant owner and chef, Ty Thames loves watching all of those “extreme” cooking shows that litter the cable TV landscape.

“I always wondered what it would be like to be on one of those shows,” said Thames, co-owner and chef at Starkville’s Restaurant Tyler.

On Saturday, Thames won’t have to wonder anymore.

Business brief: Johnson awarded

On May 4th, roll off driver for Mississippi Industrial Waste, a Waste Pro Company, Gevauhn Johnson received a Franklin Award, a crisp $100 dollar bill,

Business brief: Nichols awarded

Reinke Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems, announces that Bill Nichols of Castleton Electric in Macon, has earned the PLUS (Proven Leaders

Marriages and divorces 5-17-12

COLUMBUS Marriages May 5- 15 Terrence Shuntez Brock and Franverlea Selvie Robert Earl Nelson Jr. and Qushawn Anntionette Eiland Divorces May 5- 15 James E.

Building permits 5-17-12

Columbus May 3- 15 Luther W. Atkins; 441 Bristol Bend; Siding; Same Kegdra Gray; 1510 Gardner Blvd.; Storage Building; Same Imaging Center of Columbus; 2526

Fondling trial set for today

The following cases are set for trial in Lowndes Count Circuit Court today, Wednesday, May 16: The state versus Doris McElhenney. McElhenney is charged with