Articles by Emma McRae
Sheriff urges drivers not to illegally pass school buses
As students head back to school today, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to brush up on their school bus safety rules before they have a brush with the law.
Rockstar-turned-CEO shares plan for fighting human trafficking
When Noel Thomas was a child, he was walking in a shopping center with his father and his 4-year-old sister when a stranger walked up and made a seemingly off-hand comment about the shirt Thomas was wearing.
EMA director retiring after 25 years with agency
County officials will begin looking for a new Emergency Management Agency director after Kristen Campanella announced her resignation Tuesday.
No injuries reported in Sunday house fire
COLUMBUS – A Sunday afternoon fire that caused significant damage to a Columbus home is under investigation, Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes told
Ask The Dispatch: What happened to the $700M transmission line planned to cut through the Golden Triangle?
Back in 2016, more than 6,000 Mississippi residents received letters alerting them of a proposed high voltage direct current transmission line that would cross through
Civilian driver suffers brain bleed after collision with CPD patrol car
A civilian injured in a Wednesday collision with a Columbus Police Department patrol vehicle is currently hospitalized in Jackson.
An ‘inhumane, unexplainable’ murder: man gets life
A Clay County Circuit Court jury on Wednesday found a West Point man guilty for the 2022 capital murder of Mikel Craven.
Back to school events, supplies drives scheduled for weekend
As teachers and students across the Golden Triangle gear up for a new school year, community members are stepping in to make sure their needs are met before the first bell rings.
Allegro launches hub of resources to help combat human trafficking
After spending several months training on how to identify people impacted by human trafficking, staff at Allegro Family Clinics started displaying signs in clinic bathrooms explaining how victims could get help.
Former mobster speech postponed to Aug. 7
Christian speaker and former mobster Michael Franzese’s visit to Columbus today is postponed until next month after he suffered an unexpected injury.
Lowndes ranks among best counties in nation for economic development
Lowndes County has been named No. 17 among the top 20 counties in the nation for economic development per capita by Site Selection Magazine.
Ex-supervisor’s record expunged of 2007 fraud conviction
Eighteen years after being convicted of fraud, ex-Lowndes County supervisor Jim Terry has received a court-ordered expungement.
CMSD to determine superintendent finalists Monday
Columbus Municipal School District trustees will determine the final candidates for the superintendent position on Monday.
SOCSD hopes to have new high school complete by 2027
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is one step closer to getting a new Starkville High School.
Suspect fled deputies after allegedly robbing Connie’s Chicken
A Columbus man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a cross-county chase Tuesday morning that ended with a car crash.
Community Profile: Colvin bucked stereotypes during 36-year car salesman career
In an industry well-known for its slick talk and shady deals, retired car salesman Paar Colvin always opted for honesty and care instead.
New laws crack down on panhandling, sleeping in public
Two new state laws aimed at outlawing camping on public property and regulating panhandling took effect Tuesday.
Propst pickleball courts close to completion
Columbus Parks and Recreation Director Greg Lewis has been fielding the same question for more than a year.
BankFirst services restored after vendor issue
Customers of BankFirst Financial Services woke up Tuesday without access to their accounts, but by 6:15 p.m., all services were restored.
SFD takes second stab at grant to reopen Fire Station 5
Starkville Fire Department is making a second run at a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant in hopes of staffing and reopening Fire Station 5.
