Articles by Jessica Lindsey
Carrier Lodge for sale after years of little use
A one-story ranch-style building sits at the end of Eighth Street South shrouded by overgrown trees and foliage, blocked off to trespassers.
LCSD sued county in wrong court, state Supreme Court rules
The Mississippi Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit Lowndes County School District filed against county supervisors over property taxes.
Road beside Chick-fil-A now a pleasure to drive
As cars passed smoothly, their drivers and passengers offered gestures of celebration such as fist pumping and “raising the roof.”
1-on-1 time, parent engagement help third-grade reading retesters
Third-graders get three shots before a new school year begins to pass the state reading assessment to be promoted to the fourth grade.
MUW summer camp to help students with reading challenges
Elementary-aged students struggling with reading have an extra opportunity over the summer to receive literacy remediation at Mississippi University for Women.
Early morning Memorial Day shooting caps violent weekend
A family gathering in the 300 block of Florence Street in East Columbus turned violent when tempers flared and left two injured early Monday morning, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry told The Dispatch.
Two spellers represent Mississippi at national bee this week
Two spellers from Mississippi will take the national stage Tuesday as they compete to be the top spellers of the 231 at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Fallen warriors remembered at Memorial Day ceremony
The American flag and Mississippi flag whipped in the wind Monday morning as the sun beat down and sounds of the Star-Spangled Banner echoed throughout downtown Starkville.
Longtime willingness to help others earns Pellum Book of Golden Deeds honor
Fighting back tears, Doug Pellum stood at the front of a room full of Exchange Club members and guests Thursday at Lion Hills Center and spoke about a fundraiser he hosted for a little girl who had cancer.
Communication is key for trauma after exposure to tragedy
Going to violent and tragic scenes where death is probable is part of the job for first responders. Firefighters, law enforcement and paramedics train for seeing humanity at its worst and at its most vulnerable. Though they are stoic and professional at the scenes, it’s when they go home that the experiences can hit them hardest.
New assistant superintendent hired in SOCSD
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will soon have a new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
Music, craft beer, handmade art bring patrons to quarterly Burns Bottom festival
As the seasons change, Munson and Brothers becomes the center hub of art and culture as joint hosts with Columbus Arts Council of the Burns
Adult learners to benefit from new college at MSU
There are 13 times the number of working adult learners in the country than traditional college-aged learners, Mississippi Institutes for High Learning Assistant Commissioner for Government Relations Kim Gallaspy told The Dispatch on Friday.
87% of LCSD third-graders pass reading test on first try
Third-graders in Lowndes County School District scored higher than the state average on the first round of the state reading assessment, while Columbus Municipal and Starkville-Oktibbeha school district students fell short of that mark.
‘Non-intrusive’ weapons screening considered for SOCSD
In nearly five months, there have been 21 school shootings this year that have resulted in injury or death, Education Week reports.
Business customers becoming big push for solar company
Solar energy can help save money on energy bills, but the installation process can be costly, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars for large commercial installations.
Education: Columbus High senior graduates high school, EMCC with honors
The last B that Lauren Graham ever made was in fourth grade.
From Hattiesburg to Harvard: MSMS senior nationally recognized for academic excellence
Madison Echols likes filling out applications.
Cosmetology replacing teacher prep program at LCSD
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it sometimes is aided by the hands of a trained and licensed cosmetologist.
$210K grant to fund Franklin playground, energy upgrades
Franklin Academy is known as the birthplace of public education for the state of Mississippi, and students are still carrying on its legacy as they learn in its classrooms.
