Articles by Jessica Lindsey
Spann takes SHS principal role
With the new modified school year approaching, the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has made two essential hires prior to its July 26 start date.
Columbus native, former White House chef to give back through book signing event
There is a saying that you’ll always find your way back home, and for Chef Andre Rush, though his travels have taken him far and wide, he always finds his way back to his roots.
In wake of overturn of Roe, local pregnancy centers continue education, support
Last Friday Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 6-3 ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and abortion was officially turned over to the states to decide.
LCSD declares shortfall for second straight year
For the second year in a row, the Lowndes County School District has declared a shortfall in local tax revenue for its fiscal year.
CHS valedictorian receives $1M in scholarship offers
Madisyn Turner is the third person in her family to graduate as the valedictorian from Columbus High School and to graduate from high school with an associate’s degree already in-hand.
Fireworks on the Water returns Friday at Lock and Dam
For the first time since 2017, Fireworks on the Water is returning to Columbus on Friday.
CMSD principals to get first new salary schedule in nine years
For the first time in nine years, principals with the Columbus Municipal School District are getting a new salary schedule with six more step increases and higher starting pay, according to Superintendent Cherie Labat.
LCSD adds two assistant superintendents
Two new assistant superintendents have joined the Lowndes County School District front office.
SHS principal leaving for job on coast
Starkville High School executive principal Howard Savage is leaving the district to become assistant superintendent of secondary education at Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
Columbus High alum named second-ever Mr. Stillman College
The honor of being Mr. Stillman is new but not unwelcome for Columbus native Arick Evans.
Area Main Street associations, members earn state awards
Main Street associations and members across the Golden Triangle have been recognized for their work over the last year by the Mississippi Main Street Association.
CMSD to implement new digital communication platform
Giving input on the happenings at the Columbus Municipal School District just got a little bit easier for community stakeholders.
SOCSD adds new position to help students with dyslexia
A new opportunity for employment to help children with reading impairments was officially approved Tuesday at Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s regular board meeting.
LCSD considers banning medical cannabis on campus
Medical cannabis may be legal in Mississippi, but students, faculty and staff at Lowndes County School District may be required to leave that particular medicine at home.
Homelessness rising quickly according to relief groups
A single mother and her two children, a young single man, a United States military veteran who fought for the country and suffers from mental health issues — these are just some of the people who make up the homeless population in the Golden Triangle.
Police, fire department to square off on hardwood
When asked about her upcoming basketball fundraiser, Starkville Police Department Cpl. Kenya Bibbs’ face lights up, the same look she gets when she steps on the court with the familiar orange leather under her palm.
Job seekers look for new opportunities at Governor’s Job Fair
A steady stream of people continuously moved through the glass atrium at the East Mississippi Community College Communiversity on Tuesday morning as 40 area employers looked to hire new employees.
As exchange student programs reopen, host families sought in area
Host families for foreign exchange students have such an impactful role in an international student’s life, and there are new opportunities becoming available in the Golden Triangle for hosts.
Summer plans: Area libraries offer free summer programming to kids, teens
As the days get longer and hotter, many parents look for programs to keep their children occupied while out of school.
Mississippi’s speller out before quarterfinals at national bee
Mississippi’s representative to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. is out after the third round of competition on Tuesday.
