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Disability Awareness Day on tap for this weekend
To coincide with the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Starkville Board of Aldermen has declared Saturday Disability Awareness Day and plans to attend a series of events being held at the Starkville Community Market.
Jury convicts Tenn. mom in baby’s hot car death
A jury in Clarksville found a woman guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated child neglect for leaving her 3-month-old daughter in a hot car.
Circuit Court 7-22-2010
Sixteenth Circuit Court judges Lee Howard and Jim Kitchens handed down sentences during the May term in Clay County.
Caledonia man jailed for witness intimidation
A Caledonia man will stay behind bars until his drug trial is heard in November, after allegedly intimidating a witness in the case.
Two suspected in arson investigation
ABERDEEN — Two suspects took lie-detector tests this week after traces of gasoline were found at the scene of a fatal fire in Aberdeen last Thursday.
Turf company owner’s sunflower field draws flow of admirers
WEST POINT – Jeff Hairston didn’t know it was going to be such a hit. But in the past few days, people have been flocking to see the blooming field of sunflowers on the hill next to his house on Church Hill Road in West Point.
Starkville man admits killing girlfriend in New Orleans
A 44-year-old Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend in a suburban New Orleans motel three years ago.
Suttle Hall comes down today
A wrecking crew today will start demolishing a former dormitory at Mississippi State University.
Suttle Hall was built in 1967 and closed after the 2006-2007 school year.
Beechcraft says Miss. in running for plant; no decision made
The CEO of Hawker Beechcraft aircraft denied reports Tuesday that Lowndes County lost a new parts manufacturing facility to Baton Rouge, La., but said that unnamed sites in Mississippi and Louisiana were still finalists for a new plant.
Miss. congressmen lead challengers in cash race
Mississippi’s congressional incumbents are holding significantly more campaign cash than their challengers.
Lesbian teen settles case against Itawamba school district
A teenage lesbian who sued her school district over its ban of same-sex prom dates has accepted an offer to settle the case.
MUW e-college signs pact with more junior colleges
A memorandum of agreement recently signed between Mississippi University for Women’s online college, V3 College, and two Mississippi junior colleges has sealed a long-term partnership among the three institutions.
Shuqualak man arrested for shooting at family members
A Shuqualak uncle was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting at his niece and nephew.
Big names to headline upcoming festivals
Two Columbus festivals are rejoicing this week. The Seventh Avenue Festival was designated as a top festival in the Southeast, and the Sam Hairston Celebration received financial backing for its musical lineup.
The Monroe Journal: Monroe360.com – Aberdeen judge, city employee involved in alleged altercation (link)
An Abderdeen city judge and city hall worker were involved in an altercation, Thursday at City Hall, an eyewitness reports.
Starkville duo, New Hope striker relish all-star opportunity
July 11, 2025
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