Articles by Jessica Lindsey
MSMS director actively ‘asking’ about relocation to MSU
On Wednesday, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Executive Director Donnie Cook reduced talk of an effort to relocate the school to Starkville as simply “rumors.”
Colombian orphan finds home, success in Lowndes County
When Katherine Drewry started school as a freshman at Caledonia High School, she didn’t speak English at all.
Biden still backing Colom for federal judgeship
Despite only having the backing of one home-state senator, President Joe Biden still supports the nomination of 16th Circuit Court District Attorney Scott Colom for the U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Can’t pass the third-grade reading test? Maybe it’s your eyesight
Each year since its implementation in 2015-16, roughly 20 to 35 percent of third-graders in the state fail the English-language arts portion of the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program assessment on the first try.
$25M raised for MUW scholarships, facilities and more
In its first-ever comprehensive capital campaign dubbed “Be the Light,” Mississippi University for Women raised a historic $25 million, the university announced during homecoming festivities last week.
Hyde-Smith won’t support Colom for federal judge
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith will not support the nomination of 16th Circuit Court District Attorney Scott Colom for the U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Cindy Hyde-Smith will not support Colom’s nomination for federal judge
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith will not support the nomination of 16th Circuit Court District Attorney Scott Colom for the U.S. District Court judge for the Northern
Community profile: Boutique owner, ER nurse names store after her grandfathers
If Shelby Pritchett’s two grandfathers were still alive, she knows where they would likely be most days – sitting outside on Fifth Street South across
31st International Fiesta reveals food, cultural educations at MSU
The spring sun shone down as flags from countries around the world whipped in the April wind. People ambled along the brick walkway, learning about different cultures and trying various cuisines.
Car crash simulation aims to deter drunk driving after prom
A horrified scream pierces the air as a teen rushes toward two cars smashed against each other as if they just collided head-on. She pulls her phone out of her pocket and swiftly punches in three digits before tapping the green call button.
‘That was the flood of all floods’: 50 years later, locals remember devastation from Columbus flood
When Barbara Vaughn was just 9 years old, her family had to evacuate their home on Plymouth Road as rapidly rising flood waters rushed toward it.
Home tours, history programs to headline Pilgrimage
As inevitable as the warm air, blooming flowers and buzzing bees are as spring finally settles in, the season also brings Pilgrimage and all of its celebrations, antebellum home tours and horse-drawn carriage rides to the Friendly City.
Mississippians could soon see updated rape laws
For the second year in a row, District 39 Rep. Dana McLean is pushing for rape laws to be redefined in Mississippi.
After son’s suicide, father raises awareness of sextortion, social media dangers
Brian and Courtney Montgomery woke up on Dec. 1, 2022, to find their 16-year-old son Walker dead from suicide.
Storytelling, mint juleps and Christmas in March: Historic Home Tours of Columbus inaugural event begins
Two lion statues — one asleep, one alert — greet those who walk the smooth and time-worn marble steps leading up to the Greek revival mansion known as “Riverview.”
Engaging churches, helping inmates center of community foundation discussions
Knowing the priorities and causes a community champions can be beneficial to those moving into the area as well as those already living there.
$25K available through Community Foundation grants
With $25,000 in endowment funds, the Lowndes Community Foundation is looking to divide up the funds for various organizations in the area.
Parents want openness, responsiveness in next superintendent
Parents and guardians of Columbus Municipal School District students want a superintendent who is open to new ideas, listens to concerns and responds in a timely manner.
