Mall owner visits with public but details scant on potential tenants
Hull Property Group has big plans for Columbus Place as it continues to “de-mall” the property, converting it to an “outward facing power center.” But when tenants will fill the center is still up in the air.
Sports commission recommended for joint parks marketing
A report from a yearlong grant-funded study released Tuesday suggested the city and Lowndes County establish a shared “sports commission” to promote their parks facilities and events.
Federal funding pause could cost MSU millions
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration temporary pause on federal grants and loans that could cost Mississippi State University hundreds of millions in research and development funding.
Ask The Dispatch: How does qualifying for municipal elections work?
Municipal elections are this year across Mississippi, and the qualifying period for candidates to enter races is coming to a close.
Frostbite’s 40th year draws more than 1,000 runners
STARKVILLE — Hundreds of runners lined up Saturday morning on Main Street at the starting line of each of the 2025 Starkville Frostbite races. After
Franklin to close by next school year, Fairview by 2026
Columbus Municipal School District is set to begin shifting to grade-span elementary campuses next school year, starting with the closure of Franklin Academy. Superintendent Stanley
Mississippi city rejects proposal for indicted mayor to ‘step aside’ amid bribery investigation
A resolution calling for Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba to take a leave of absence following an indictment on federal bribery charges failed after the Jackson City Council rejected it on Tuesday.
Baptist, North Mississippi interested in acquiring OCH
OCH Regional Medical Center is for sale, and Baptist Memorial Health Care and North Mississippi Health Services both intend to take a shot at it.
Marches, service projects planned for MLK Day celebrations
As the nation prepares Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., cities across the region are making sure his legacy lives on through celebrations, marches and community service projects.
Four Columbus stores raided for selling illegal drugs
Four vape shops and convenience stores in Lowndes County were the targets of raids Thursday for alleged illegal drug sales, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told The Dispatch.
Mississippi House set to vote this week on income tax elimination-gas tax increase plan
A House committee passed a major tax cut plan on Tuesday evening that would eventually abolish the state income tax, reduce taxes on groceries, increase local sales taxes and provide more money for road work.
No injuries from car fire in Columbus Place parking lot
A car caught fire a little after noon Wednesday in the Columbus Place parking lot.
Younger named Senate Highways and Transportation chair
Columbus native Chuck Younger has been named the chair of the state Senate’s Highways and Transportation Committee.
J5 owner Jabari Edwards sues USA over alleged falsehoods
Less than a year after being acquitted of federal fraud charges, Jabari Edwards is suing the federal government for compensatory damages, claiming a years-long investigation into his businesses was based on false statements and misrepresentations by a federal agent.
Two arrests made in connection with East Columbus shooting
Police have made two arrests and issued two arrest warrants in connection with a Sunday shooting in East Columbus that sent a minor to the hospital, a press release from the Columbus Police Department said.
Mary Means Business: GameStop in Columbus closing Saturday
GameStop is closing in Columbus.
Chain’s life in the water leads to a lap around Key West
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