Articles by Emma McRae
Schools go virtual or use portable heaters as freezing temperatures cause heating issues
Bitterly cold temperatures in the Golden Triangle are making it difficult for some area schools to keep classrooms warm.
United Way looks to increase funding outside Lowndes to balance expansion
Since 2019, United Way of the Golden Triangle region has grown from serving one county – Lowndes – to serving seven, expanding its support across Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston, Webster, Choctaw counties and adding Clay County earlier this month.
Car hits pole, causes Friday night power outage
Nearly 1,000 Columbus Light and Water customers lost power Friday after a man crashed into a power pole on Northside, General Manager Angela Verdell told The Dispatch.
Lt. Gov.: The W must adapt to market demands, purge unpopular classes
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann believes Mississippi’s universities should be “selling what people want to buy,” even if that means cutting unpopular classes.
Marches, service projects planned for MLK Day celebrations
As the nation prepares Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., cities across the region are making sure his legacy lives on through celebrations, marches and community service projects.
Four Columbus stores raided for selling illegal drugs
Four vape shops and convenience stores in Lowndes County were the targets of raids Thursday for alleged illegal drug sales, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told The Dispatch.
J5 owner Jabari Edwards sues USA over alleged falsehoods
Less than a year after being acquitted of federal fraud charges, Jabari Edwards is suing the federal government for compensatory damages, claiming a years-long investigation into his businesses was based on false statements and misrepresentations by a federal agent.
Two arrests made in connection with East Columbus shooting
Police have made two arrests and issued two arrest warrants in connection with a Sunday shooting in East Columbus that sent a minor to the hospital, a press release from the Columbus Police Department said.
Supervisors hope to secure OCH buyer by May
Supervisors took another step toward selling OCH Regional Medical Center with a vote to formally request proposals to purchase the hospital.
13yo boy hit by vehicle after a fight
Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a hit-and-run that sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital.
Ransomware attack likely responsible for IT crisis at SOCSD
A data breach that has crippled Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s network appears to be a ransomware attack, according to online sources.
Man pleads guilty to killing a man during an armed robbery, sentenced to 41 years
A West Point man was sentenced to 41 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty this week to the 2022 capital murder of Mikel Craven in Clay County Circuit Court.
‘Suspicious activity’ on SOCSD network keeps teachers, students off school internet
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District started the spring semester Tuesday without internet access thanks to a disruption to its computer service.
Starkville man charged with sexual battery, enticement of child
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly committing sex crimes involving a child and assaulting an Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly setting a trailer on fire
A Starkville man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting a trailer on fire while someone was still inside.
Ask The Dispatch: There’s a drone flying over my house. Can I shoot it down?
As large drones reportedly began appearing over New Jersey and other eastern states over the past month, residents flooded local authorities with calls, concerned about potential privacy violations and safety risks.
CPD Bright Steps initiative aims to prevent pedestrian accidents
Walking was Craig Alan “Fred” Friederichsen’s only way to get around.
West Point steps up to support Dream Center’s Bedz4Kidz program after burglary
Just hours after Christmas day, three suspects burglarized the Golden Triangle Dream Center warehouse, stealing thousands of dollars worth of materials that were meant for building beds for local children.
Pedestrian killed after being struck on Highway 12
A Starkville woman was killed Saturday while walking across Highway 12 at the North Jackson Street intersection.
Man charged with aggravated assault for allegedly cutting his girlfriend
A Starkville man faces domestic violence charges after allegedly cutting a woman, according to a press release from the Starkville Police Department.
