Articles by Emma McRae
Second teen charged in fatal September shooting
A second suspect in a Sept. 28 shooting that killed a teenager is in custody, Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Bryan Moore confirmed to The Dispatch.
Man faces aggravated assault charges after Friday night fight
A Friday night fight landed one man in a Memphis hospital and another in jail, Police Chief Avery Cook told The Dispatch.
Students armed with sledgehammers smash van for stress relief
Students at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus found a unique way to release their finals week stress on Tuesday – by beating a van with a sledgehammer.
Court of Appeals upholds Columbus man’s murder conviction
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Kenny Armistad Nov. 26 on charges of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Land for Cinco megasite could be secure by March
Lowndes County is one step closer to establishing the region’s fifth megasite.
Maple was found with two crushed legs. One couple used their wedding fund to help her.
On Halloween, Maple the goldendoodle lay broken and muddy on the side of the road in Arkansas, her back legs shattered with no owner in sight.
Community Profile: Fairview reaches ‘A’ new height under Ewing’s leadership
At just 4 years old, Monte Ewing knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Area school districts still struggling to hire, retain bus drivers
Out of the nearly 700 students participating in Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s fall intersession, about 400 needed access to the school bus in order to make it, Assistant Superintendent Anna Gunthrap told the board of trustees during its November meeting.
W School of Education receives statewide recognition for preparing future teachers
The School of Education at Mississippi University for Women is “leading the charge” when it comes to preparing future teachers for their careers, Mississippi Department of Education Chief Academic Officer Donna Boone said during an award ceremony Thursday.
Trash turns couture at ‘Trashion’ show
It took weeks of planning, late nights spent stitching and even a little dumpster diving, but on Wednesday night, the pay off was dazzling.
Guilty: Man texted girlfriend ‘game over’ before killing her in her sleep
A circuit court jury found Phillip Shane House guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday.
3 pounds of weed, cash found in stolen vehicle
An investigation into a shooting inadvertently led to the discovery of about three pounds of marijuana Tuesday, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Standoff with barricaded suspect ends safely with arrest
A more than 90-minute standoff involving a suspect, Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Starkville Police Department ended peacefully Monday with an arrest and no injuries.
House speaker hopes for more support for Medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion will likely spend another session as one of the Mississippi Legislature’s central issues, but with a new administration headed for the White House, District 48 Rep. and House Speaker Jason White, R-West, hopes to gain more support for expansion.
Ask The Dispatch: Why is BankFirst renovating a building on College Street?
The sidewalk in front of the former Gunter and Peel Funeral Home location at the corner of College and Ninth Street South has been fenced off since July when renovations began on the building.
State-funded upgrades coming to LCSO, detention center
More than $3 million in state funding is set to give the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office a new case management system.
Little library helps military students with literature access
Frequent relocations create unique challenges for children in military families, but a partnership between Caledonia Elementary School and an Alabama middle school aims to ease that transition for military students in Lowndes County.
Students showcase skills at reverse career fair
Students from Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Millsaps Career and Technology Center flipped the script Wednesday during a reverse career fair, showcasing their skills and experience for industry professionals.
Bleacher report sparks complaints from CMSD board about communication
Concerns about stalled facility updates and communication gaps highlighted the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees meeting Monday, sparking discussions about Title IX regulations and the conditions of athletic spaces.
