Sales tax diversions show marginal growth in Columbus, West Point

Sales tax collections in Columbus and West Point saw marginal improvements in February, while Starkville lagged slightly.

Community Profile: A childhood passion for reading turns into 12,300 social media followers

When Columbus resident Joanna Covington started writing book reviews in the summer of 2020, she didn’t expect much to happen. She just wanted to write

Despite disabilities, ACCESS students thrive from college experience

Cedric Gainwell is a sophomore student at Mississippi State University.

Goings on with Grant: Ashley Furniture temporarily closing in March

Nothing says spring is upon us like a good clean-up.
With that in mind, Ashley Home Store at 1721 Hwy. 45 N. in Columbus is closing on March 5 for a month-long renovation, store manager Josh Moorehead said.

Recruiting incentives, in-house residency program keep staffing levels up at Baptist

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle recruitment methods have allowed the hospital to maintain a staff of approximately 1,300 and keep turnover rates two-thirds lower than the national average for physicians and nurses.

Candle plant closing, laying off 27 workers

CURiO Brands will lay off 27 employees and immediately cease production of its handmade and poured candles at its plant at 1010 Lynn Lane in Starkville.

Goings on with Grant: Green Magnolia Dispensary now open in Columbus

Nothing says “come on in” like a now open sign.

Photo: Lowther speaks to Columbus Rotary Club

Officer injured in drive-by shooting Friday

It was just after 1 a.m. Friday when a Columbus woman living in a neighborhood off of 14th Avenue was awakened by her granddaughter to make sure she was OK.

Clay man hits $900K lottery pay dirt

A Clay County man walked into a SprintMart in West Point on Tuesday and purchased five Mississippi Match 5 lottery tickets, something of a regular errand for him.

Goings on with Grant: Swoope Insurance acquired by regional Oakbridge agency

A longtime family owned local insurance agency has been acquired and will operate under a new name.

Public tours, meetings at base meant to promote better relations between airmen, community

When Col. David Fazenbaker served as the vice wing commander at Columbus Air Force Base from 2018 to 2021, he worked in many capacities on base, including community outreach and improving interaction between airmen and local residents.

Starkville firm earns $1M contract to develop AI for military vehicles

United States military vehicles may soon be able to detect upcoming maintenance issues thanks to an artificial intelligence system being developed by a Starkville-based company.

Goings on with Grant: From lessons to lodgings: Former Crawford school transformed to event space, motel

This time of year holds the most opportunities for a fella like me to pack a bag, hop in the car and kick my feet up at a cozy hotel.

Economy alters startup landscape for founders, teachers, investors

When Kirk Hutchinson opened his startup business Power of the Almond, a keto and sugar and gluten-free bakery in November 2020, 60 count boxes of eggs still cost around $6, sugar substitutes were relatively cheap and the cost of his other ingredients was still reasonable in his opinion.
Now, that has all changed.

Goings on with Grant: Revive Wellness opening soon in Starkville

I don’t know about y’all, but sometimes I just need a hydration IV drip to feel like my old self again.

Heavy vehicle manufacturer breaks ground; 90 jobs to follow

Delays in procuring electrical switchgear and other equipment have pushed the construction of a terminal tractor plant in west Lowndes County to begin in May.

Area sales tax diversions continue to see improvement in Golden Triangle

Sales tax collections across the Golden Triangle continue to show growth from last year and maintain a healthy pace with its expected yearly budget projections.

Area Main Streets to get visibility boost

Area Main Street programs stand to benefit from an upcoming rebranding campaign coordinated by Mississippi Main Street Association

From the Air Force to the turntable: Charles Akujobi’s journey from the military to running a DJ Company

When Charles Akujobi plugged up to a speaker and a CD player at a friend’s party in the early 2000s, he didn’t know what he was doing. But on that day, he discovered he wanted to learn how to mix music.