Mary Means Business: Colorado-based Birdcall chicken restaurant coming to Starkville

Do you hear that? It’s almost like a bird is calling. And Starkville answered the phone.

McLean honored for expanding access to sexual assault care

District 39 Rep. Dana McLean, R-Columbus, was recognized Wednesday by The Center for Violence Prevention as one of the organization’s Angels of the Year.

Not into spicy? The hot honey trend might change your mind

More than half of U.S. adults have either tried or expressed interest in hot honey-flavored snacks.

Starkville Garden Club explores herbal practices in modern wellness

Tabitha Fulgham, owner of Hickory Heal Farms and Hickory Health Clinic, spoke to the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club on Jan. 8 about integrating traditional herbal practices into modern wellness.

A winter recipe worth pausing for

Somewhere along the way, society agreed that the beginning of the year is the perfect time to launch endless self-improvement projects and hustle hard to meet newfound goals.

A convenient home cooked solution without the slow cooker

Walking in the door to the smell of homemade chili is sure to warm you up from the inside-out, but if you forgot to set up the slow cooker before heading out the door in the morning, don’t fret – a hearty bowl of beans, beef and stewed goodness can still await.

Daniel Gardner: My dad’s tears

I only saw my Dad cry once. Seeing tears running down his face bothered and confused me. We were watching television. I was just an elementary school kid and hadn’t understood all that had gone on the week before.

Owl men net 8 school records at Birmingham opener

It was a hectic weekend for The W’s track and field teams, participating in the Samford University Open on Saturday and the KMS Invitational on Sunday, both contested at the CrossPlex.

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

Robert St. John: Tea, over time

Iced tea has been called the house wine of the South.

Curt Cignetti finishes his masterpiece, coaching unbeaten Indiana to title in his 2nd season

Curt Cignetti came to Indiana to win championships.

The Verdict: Lowndes County criminal dispositions for Nov. 10-Dec. 1

Judge Lee Howard ■ Alvin Daran Austin, simple possession of methamphetamine, 10 years MDOC, five to serve, five years suspended with probation; ■ Kelly Tarver

More arrests made in Sonic shooting investigation

Two additional suspects were arrested in connection with a Sunday morning shooting at Sonic Drive-In, located at 913 Hwy. 12 W.

Patriots will face Broncos in the AFC title game. Seahawks will host Rams in the NFC

NFL Championship Sunday is set: Rams vs. Seahawks and Patriots vs. Broncos.

Starkville girls sting Murrah, continue undefeated start to region play

Starkville’s girls basketball team added another win to its already impressive resume Friday while Columbus’ boys basketball team used a smothering second quarter to capture another region victory.

Yellow Jacket boys keep winning, hold off Murrah on the road

Starkville survived a scare on the road.

Letter: The importance of Starkville’s library

Let it not be said that young people do not take an interest in local affairs and events. Being a student at Starkville High School,

Education: Paging for the Senate

Education: Renovations under way at EMCC Golden Triangle to better serve health care programs

Renovations to convert the former Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence building on East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus to accommodate expansion of the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences programs are under way.

Teen turns himself in for shooting at Starkville Sonic

A Sturgis teen is behind bars following a Sunday morning shooting at Sonic Drive-In, located at 913 Hwy. 12 W.