Articles by Emma McRae
High school scholars find community at Governor’s School
What do you get when you mix academically-talented teenagers, a welcoming community and sourdough bread? The Mississippi Governor’s School.
Main Street Columbus tackling 100K in beautification efforts downtown
Kicking off June 18, Main Street Columbus is bringing $100,000 worth of beautification projects to the downtown area.
Starkville library and MSU athletes inspire next generation of readers
While Mississippi State football players are often surrounded by cowbells and screaming fans at Davis Wade Stadium, on Wednesday, four members of the team faced a different kind of crowd at the Starkville Public Library.
Restaurant views $10K grant as way to build community
Katherine Munson had no idea she and her husband Ryan might win a $10,000 grant for their pizzeria and apothecary, Munson and Brothers Trading Post. She wasn’t even sure they would apply.
Magicians, musicians, petting zoo come to libraries this summer
Libraries across the Golden Triangle are kicking off their busiest time of the year, bringing programming to kids, teens and adults that is fun, free and educational.
Supervisors look at alternative options for wastewater expansion
While the expansion of East Oktibbeha Wastewater District is on hold, other sewer updates are still on the table in the county.
Mississippi spellers make a buzz at national bee
While Mississippi’s two representatives in the Scripps National Spelling Bee gave it their all, the spellers came up short before the final round.
My Book distributes free books to local first-graders
First-graders file into the library at Stokes-Beard Elementary, buzzing with the anticipation of the upcoming summer break.
SOCSD, CMSD to serve free meals during summer
Even with schools letting out for summer on Thursday, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated and Columbus Municipal school districts’ meal programs will help students know where their next meals will be coming from.
Caledonia names co-valedictorians after score miscalculation
The day after the Caledonia High School Class of 2024 turned their tassels, school administrators were told there was a mistake with the final grade calculations.
CPD investigates weekend shooting
Two men were injured in a weekend shooting on 17th Street South, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
MSMS quiz bowl team makes playoffs at national championship
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science quiz bowl team finished in the top 100 Saturday at the High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta.
$3.4M to fund MUW renovations, possible nursing expansion
When Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller saw the state legislature’s allocations for the Institutions of Higher Learning’s Capital Improvements Fund, she said she was ready to roll up her sleeves and go to battle.
Temporary monument to honor Black soldiers for Memorial Day
With Memorial Day around the corner, city and county officials are determined to ensure the holiday doesn’t pass without recognizing the names of Black soldiers from Lowndes County who fought and died in World War I.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s the status on storm cleanup?
Clean up after the May 9 storm that downed trees and power lines throughout the city is still underway and likely to continue for the next few weeks.
SHS tennis courts being resurfaced in former student’s memory
The legacy of Natalie Williams, remembered for her vibrant personality and love for tennis, will soon be honored with fully renovated tennis courts at Starkville High School.
CMSD reading gate scores lower than reported to board
The third-grade reading exam results Superintendent Stanley Ellis presented Monday to Columbus Municipal School District trustees did not give the full picture of the students’ performance.
Special election set for June 27 for Ward 5 selectman
A special election is set for June 27 for the city’s Ward 5 selectman vacancy.
