Actually, they do make them just like they used to

The Old Man’s patience was an interesting thing.

Meet the man behind the Super Bowl’s annual confetti blizzard

Noah Winter brags he’s been to way more Super Bowls than Tom Brady.

No. 21 Alabama snaps No. 13 Ole Miss’ 3-game winning streak

Despite a fourth-straight 20-point effort from senior guard/forward Cotie McMahon, No. 13 Ole Miss dropped its matchup at No. 21 Alabama 64-63 in Tuscaloosa Thursday night.

In the Garden with Felder: African roots, Southern shoots

In spite of the trendy push for using mostly native plants in our gardens, our backyards remain among the few places where people pay little attention to country of origin; we happily grow plants from all over the world in close harmony.

Silent options for backyard shooting improve

Air rifle shooting and hunting continue to grow in popularity, driven by advances in technology, changing hunting regulations and a renewed interest in accessible shooting sports.

MSU International Fiesta seeks performers, vendors for 34th year

Mississippi State University’s 34th annual International Fiesta is looking for performers, vendors, and cultural groups to take part in this spring’s celebration.

After questions and concerns, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are ready to go as a new era arrives

Will there be an Olympic spirit or will it seem like a bunch of individual world championships? Will a complicated transport network connecting far-flung venues run smoothly?

Jabe Nicholson: Hobnailed boots and Heaven

For several years, I had a free literature table in the university’s student union.

Letter: Separation of church and state

Our founders vividly understood the tyranny of religious government. For perspective, envision the Taliban or Iran’s supreme leader. Christians have not been immune. “No one

Letter: Response to Donahoe column

I’d like to take exception to some of the issues and statements raised by Barrett Donahoe in the Wednesday Commercial Dispatch. Mr. Donahoe seems upset

Legislative panels kill proposals for public registry of domestic violence offenders

After six months apart, Kimberly Bartlett’s ex-partner came back into her life and asked for a second chance. They had been out of touch after he strangled her, spent time in jail and went to a sober house.

Senate measure to restore Mississippi voters’ right to ballot initiative advances

The Senate Elections Committee adopted a measure on Tuesday that would, at least partially, restore the system to allow Mississippians to bypass the Legislature and put issues to a statewide vote.

LINK names Iain Vasey as new CEO

The Board of Directors of the Golden Triangle Development LINK announced Tuesday that Iain D. Vasey will serve as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer.

Sports Photos: Charting their course

Ole Miss drops fourth straight, falls at Tennessee

Tennessee freshman Nate Ament scored 26 of his game-high 28 points in the second half Tuesday night, and the No. 25 Volunteers defeated Ole Miss 84-66 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Oktibbeha County Divorces, January 2026

Divorces Paul Bowman and Kimberly Bowman; Jan. 6 Cathy Wyckoff and Steven Wyckoff; Jan. 21 Donna Ramey and Leon Mateer Ramey; Jan. 21 Tamieka Fuller

Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, January 2026

Marriages Ricky Lee and Melanie Patterson; Jan. 1 Zacary Leblanc and Aliza Williams; Jan. 3 Jesse Hambrick and Abigail Burdue; Jan. 7 Kenneth Taylor and

Mary Means Business: Breakfast all day at Jive Turkey in Starkville

There’s a new restaurant open in Starkville, and folks, it looks like a good one.

Milan Cortina are the most spread-out Olympics ever. What this means for fans and athletes

The Milan Cortina Winter Games are the most spread-outin Olympic history.

Complement game day with a crispy snack

In the midst of peak homegating season, with football championships taking center stage and action heating up on the hardwood, a good game day host knows you can never have too many delicious snacks on hand.