Tree survey proposed for historic section of cemetery

City officials are planning an inventory of trees in the historic section of Friendship Cemetery to assess their health and determine whether any pose a risk to headstones or monuments.

Missionary Union helps tell the story of Black churches in Mississippi

From generations of spiritual leaders and community builders to countless congregants, the walls of Missionary Union Baptist Church hold more than a century of history.

Stokes-Beard gym will double as community storm shelter

Stokes-Beard Elementary’s new gymnasium will not only serve as a storm shelter for students and staff but also for nearby community members.

Plan for future of Franklin property remains unclear

Nearly a full year since Franklin Academy was shuttered, Columbus Municipal School District trustees have yet to nail down a plan for the historic building’s future.

West Point man charged with kidnapping, assault

A West Point man is out on bond after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman he was in a relationship with earlier this week.

Police search for armed man accused of domestic violence

Police are searching for a man accused of strangling his girlfriend and threatening her with a weapon during a domestic dispute.

Young entrepreneurs: Turning passions into paychecks

While she’s only a senior in high school, Remya Gibbs carries herself like a well-seasoned fashion designer, always striving for perfection.

High-end seafood and steaks coming to former Woody’s on the Water

The former Woody’s on the Water property is poised for a comeback.

MSMS: Facilities could hit crisis point in 5 years

ive years.

That’s the window Ginger Tedder, executive director for Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, gave before years of deferred maintenance due to underfunding leads to a “major issue” in the school’s residence halls.

Baptist-Oktibbeha regains Level 3 trauma status

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County has regained its Level 3 trauma center and primary pediatric center designation, allowing patients to receive emergency care closer to home.

Profile: Fields takes the helm of storied church

Long before he was Rev. Derrick Fields, he was a boy wedged into a grey Ford pickup truck with his four younger siblings, being hauled to church by a “sainted” couple who he said lived just up the highway from his family home in Aberdeen.

CMSD weighs cost, community use with new plans for Stokes-Beard gym

Columbus Municipal School District trustees are weighing cost, capacity and potential community use as the board considers five different plans for building an external gymnasium at Stokes-Beard Elementary.

Columbus man killed in collision with 18-wheeler

One man is dead after a street sweeper collided with an 18-wheeler Wednesday on Industrial Park Road.

Sports Specialty owner, salesperson indicted in multi-million plot

A federal grand jury has indicted three men who are accused of a 13-year bid rigging scheme that allegedly affected at least 44 public schools in Mississippi and 270 purchases totaling more than $1 million in taxpayer funds.

Full grade-span rollout at CMSD aims for better state ratings

As Columbus Municipal School District prepares to fully implement grade span learning in its elementary schools next year, Superintendent Craig Chapman said the district is focused on ensuring the transition improves accountability scores while providing adequate academic support for students.

Red carpet to roll out for Black excellence Friday

When the red carpet is rolled out at Trotter Convention Center on Friday, the spotlight won’t be on actors or actresses.

County hands over remaining sheriffs ranch property to LCIDA

Years after plans to use the former Mississippi Sheriffs Boys and Girls Ranch property for children’s services fell through, Lowndes County supervisors have formally turned over the remaining acreage to Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority.

EMCC nursing students aid victims in wreck

Jamonicia Johnson’s heart dropped when she saw the line of stopped traffic on the highway.

Independent film takes center stage as The Mag returns for 29th year

Stories spanning the state of Mississippi and seven countries will play on the big screen at UEC Starkville Theater next week as the Magnolia Film Festival returns for its 29th year.

Rotary Classic Rodeo rides back into town for 19th year

Mississippi Horse Park will soon fill once again with the sounds of clattering hoofs and cheering crowds Friday as the Rotary Classic Rodeo returns for its 19th year.