Articles by Emma McRae
New agreement could make city have to pay to use soccer complex
Lowndes County supervisors are looking to change how the city is allowed to use the Roger Short Soccer Complex.
MUW pledges perpetual scholarships for MSMS students
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students kicked off their school year with a groundbreaking announcement: Mississippi University for Women is offering full-tuition scholarships in perpetuity, ensuring every future MSMS student can access a top-tier education at The W.
LCSD to request $1.7 million more in local taxes this school year
The Lowndes County School District is expected to pass a budget requesting $1.7 million more in ad valorem taxes this fiscal year, causing a slight increase to the tax rate.
Camgian AI algorithms to help Army target battlefield threats
Starkville-based software company Camgian Corporation announced Tuesday that it was awarded a $55 million contract to develop advanced kill chain automation technologies for the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems.
Simulators give LCSD students hands-on heavy machinery experience
Lowndes County School District’s career and technical students are getting hands-on experience with heavy machinery, thanks to two new simulators installed Wednesday at the Career and Technology Center.
Free legal clinic to help with wills, advanced health care directives, other services
Need help writing a will? Have to prepare an advanced health care directive?
LCSD acquires old Ecolab building for new central office
By this time next year, the Lowndes County School District’s central office will be settled into a new home.
Ordinance could legalize beer, wine sales in Maben
Aldermen hope to legalize beer and light wine sales next week after the state legislature granted the town qualified resort status during the previous legislative session.
MSU administrator promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard
There are three institutions in Andrew Rendon’s life that helped him get where he is today: his family, the Mississippi National Guard and Mississippi State University.
CMSD requesting $1M more in tax revenue this year
Though the tax rate is expected to drop for Columbus Municipal School District this fiscal year, the district is requesting about $1 million more in ad valorem revenue compared to last year.
CMSD alternative school program relocating to Cook Elementary
For the upcoming school year, Union Success Academy will not be housing any students.
Mary Holmes dormitories may become affordable housing
Abandoned for nearly two decades, the stairs of the Kenneth G. Neigh Dormitory Complex at Mary Holmes Community College off Highway 50, once heavy with the steps of eager students, now sit covered in vines.
LCSD board member challenges student residency requirements
Lowndes County School District Board Member Jacqueline Gray worries the district’s policy when it comes to affidavits of residency overcomplicates the registration process for LCSD parents and guardians.
Accused Starkville pickup thief charged with double murder
A man who allegedly stole a pickup in Starkville last month is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor last week and killing his mother and girlfriend in Winston County.
CPD bests Starkville police for hardwood tournament title
STARKVILLE – At halftime, the win was up for grabs. Starkville Police Department was looking to hold their 19-16 lead against Columbus police during the
Skip school? You may lose your driver’s license.
If the state auditor’s office has its way, high school students who miss too many days of school might not qualify for a driver’s license.
Earlier meeting times for CMSD board aim to get attendees home sooner
During its Thursday night meeting, the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved changing the meeting time of regular board meetings from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m., effective Aug. 12.
Break-ins plague businesses near Military and Bluecutt
For 23 years, there had never been a break-in at Acceptance Auto Insurance in Military Plaza. So far this year, there have been three.
One candidate so far for Maben special election for alderman
A special election to fill the vacant seat on Maben’s Board of Aldermen has drawn its first candidate.
