Articles by Emma McRae
GTRA secures remaining stakeholders support for land purchase
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport has secured support from all of the stakeholders it needs to purchase a strip of land south of its runway, giving it additional land for potential future development.
Flooding from Luxapalila Creek forces evacuations in Lowndes
Flooding continued to impact residents in Lowndes County on Tuesday as rising waters from the Luxapalila Creek forced multiple evacuations north of Columbus.
Cross-state collaboration aims to build future workforce for Airbus Helicopters
A new cross-state partnership aims to provide students with a clear path to success while also creating a pipeline of work-ready individuals for employment at Airbus Helicopters.
Franklin parents raise concerns about consolidation as school closure nears
With the Columbus Municipal School District preparing to start consolidating elementary schools in the next school year, the district is hosting community meetings to keep stakeholders informed on the changes.
Catfish in the Alley returns April 11 with live blues and catfish
Catfish in the Alley returns April 11, inviting community members to spend the weekend celebrating the history of the street with art, live blues music and – of course – catfish.
More than half of easements obtained for $6.1M watershed project
With more than half of the necessary easements on hand, the $6.2 million watershed project to improve drainage in major flooding areas is back on track.
Brooks stalls county board reappointment after sole applicant endorses Jones for mayor
A board reappointment was unexpectedly stalled during the Monday Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting thanks in part to tensions surrounding Tuesday’s municipal primary election.
Judging of MSMS proposals shows concerns about budgets, integrating students on campus
Scoring rubrics for Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women’s proposals to house the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science reveal the state board saw concerns with both plans.
Former police chief shoots neighbor’s dog, says he was justified
Amanda Pippins Brown was lounging at home after work March 19 when her children ran inside the house screaming.
‘The Funeral is Cancelled’ looks to open eyes to cycle of violence
Brittany Wilson has felt the effects violence has had on youth in her family. From losing her godson to violence to counseling her child who was bullied at school, she understands how frustrating it can be to be stuck in that cycle.
Students prepare to step back in time for 35th Tales from the Crypt event
The past meets the present this year in the 35th annual Tales from the Crypt as students prepare to bring history to life at Friendship Cemetery.
Sim Scott shooting lands Stikky behind bars
A Columbus man wanted in connection to a Sunday night shooting at Sim Scott Park is in police custody.
Foot chase ensues after patrol car escape
A Macon man led police on a foot chase through downtown Sunday after running from a traffic stop, a Starkville Police Department press release said.
MUW: Raising fees on MSMS to $1.3M reflects ‘actual cost’
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science may not be in Columbus for much longer. But Mississippi University for Women wants more money from the state to host the school for the time it remains there.
State Board of Education recommends MSMS move to Starkville
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science could be housed on Mississippi State University’s campus as soon as 2026 if the legislature gives its approval.
Subcommittee to recommend education board move MSMS to MSU
The State Board of Education is poised to approve a recommendation to move the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science to Mississippi State University, pending legislative approval.
MSU generates $3.9 billion economic impact in 2024
From Extension offices in every county to partnerships with industry across the state, Mississippi State University reaches far beyond its campus.
Community Read author to discuss memoir at The W Thursday
From a child on welfare to a Harvard graduate to a gang member’s girlfriend to a candidate for the U.S. Congress, Alejandra Campoverdi has lived what she calls “a life of contradictory extremes.”
