Articles by Jessica Lindsey
Photos: Homeschool spelling bee
Tori Harris spells “hint” in the practice round of the Lowndes County Homeschool Association Spelling Bee Wednesday at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. This is the first time that the homeschoolers have formed a group for a spelling bee, and 18 children participated.
Community Profile: Finding the Friendly City
When Shalyn Smith moved to Columbus in the early 2010s from Little Rock, Arkansas, she thought she was headed toward Ohio.
Higher water rates for Starkville residents would mean more money for improvements
Starkville Utilities Department water customers could soon see a rise in their water rates.
Stressed about finals? Neigh!
Finals are often the most stressful time of the semester for a college student. While some students play with pets to have fun, this year, Mississippi State University is offering something more outside of the box: a study break with horses.
CMS Cheerleading goes viral with 18M+ views
Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville seats 60,133 people — now imagine it filled to capacity 311 times. That’s roughly how many people have viewed just one video of a cheer by the Columbus Middle School cheerleaders on TikTok alone.
Easterling, Turner claim victory in runoff elections
Despite the storms that threatened and pounded the area Tuesday, voters still came out to the polls to cast their ballots in the runoff elections.
Oxford-based ‘Big Sis’ program to expand to Starkville
A big sister can be a lot of things to her little sister: a role model, a best friend, someone to turn to when they feel like they can’t trust anyone else.
Traffic study to look at dangerous Hwy. 25 intersection
A bright yellow school bus laid on its side at the intersection of Highway 25 and Longview Road close to a banged up black sedan. Emergency personnel worked to help those injured and clear the scene quickly but thoroughly.
Parades, trees and shopping! Oh my!
Jingle bells are starting to ring all across the Golden Triangle as the countdown to Christmas has officially begun.
Photo: Here comes Christmas
Crews from Columbus Light and Water install Christmas- and winter-themed decorations on Main Street on Monday morning. The festive decorations hang on street lights from Main Street and 13th Street to Plymouth Road, and there will also be decorations on Fifth Street and Fourth Avenue South to Fifth Avenue North. They will be up until the week after New Year’s Day.
Mental Health: Someone to talk to, someone to respond, somewhere to go
Every 11 minutes there was a death by suicide in the United States in 2020. In Mississippi, 410 people committed suicide that year alone, said Wendy Bailey, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, quoting the most recent statistics regarding the mental health crisis.
More room, less expensive upkeep prompts Korean church relocation
It took a month for Starkville Korean Church parishioners to scrape the wax off the floor of an old candle factory in 1992 before it could hold worship service in the iconic brick building bearing its name on Lafayette Street.
CMSD bans medical marijuana use on campus
The Columbus Municipal School District board passed a collection of policies not allowing the use of medical marijuana on school campuses.
Lowndes, Oktibbeha fare well with paper ballots
Heading into the election Tuesday, some voters saw a new way to cast their votes at the polls.
Veterans honored with program by elementary students
STURGIS — Walking to the West Elementary gymnasium on Friday, parents and relatives were greeted by chattering voices and camouflage hearts made out of construction paper and artsy American flags with a heart in place of the stars.
19 arrested in Lowndes drug roundup
A 5-year-old girl passed by the open door of a dilapidated mobile home with an up-to-date camera system on the outside as law enforcement filled the lawn and porch.
OCHS plans expansion on leased land near airport
Peter, a 2-year-old black and brown brindle terrier mix, ran around the play yard Friday, chasing tennis balls and tossing ropes into the air.
Rotary Classic Rodeo honored on national stage
The thundering sound of hooves entering the show arena is accompanied by a cowgirl on horseback headed for the first of three barrels.
$7.1 million bid approved for new Caledonia High gym
The Lowndes County School District board of trustees accepted the $7.18 million bid Wednesday from West Brothers Construction to build a new gymnasium at Caledonia High School.
80%+ of LCSD staff favors modified school calendar
After more than 80 percent of staff responded to a survey in favor of a modified calendar, the Lowndes County School District has announced it will consider implementing one for the 2023-24 school year.
