Newly-minted flight nurse taking long way home
Robert Miller’s dream of being a flight nurse in his hometown of Columbus came true Monday morning. Well, at least half of that dream, at
Future of city pool in doubt as usage numbers plummet, water leaks
STARKVILLE – When associate city engineer Chris Williams started planning revamps for the pool at Moncrief Park, he already knew there were problems. Parking is
186 pets vaccinated, chipped Saturday by Oktibbeha Humane Society
Dakota Foley, a West Virginia native, has always enjoyed working with animals and volunteering at shelters and clinics serving pets and wildlife. But since attending
Community Profile: ‘You can do what you love and still be successful’
Quinton Tate has been playing video games his whole life, and he doesn’t plan to stop any time soon. “I always made the joke that
Report: Mississippi State targeting Oklahoma’s Zac Selmon as next athletic director
The Bulldogs are reportedly looking at Zac Selmon, deputy athletic director for external engagement and advancement at Oklahoma, for the job.
UPDATE: Parent found for 3-year-old walking alone near railroad tracks
A parent of a 3-year-old boy found Tuesday morning walking alone on Southside has been found. Columbus Police Department asked for the public’s help identifying
Rolling blackouts affect some Golden Triangle customers
For a few hours Friday morning, some home and business owners were subject to a brief power blackout. Generally, blackouts are caused by damage to
Organizations seek shelter for homeless as severe cold snap approaches
The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is booking hotel rooms for homeless Lowndes County residents in response to a severe cold snap coming later this week.
Photo: Santa Claus comes to town
Santa Claus made a stop at the Rosenzweig Arts Center on Saturday, getting in those last-minute Christmas wishes from area youth.
Photo: Moonlight Madness brings late-night shoppers to downtown
Main Street Columbus hosted a Moonlight Madness event on Saturday — the last Saturday before Christmas — to help shoppers grab last-minute gifts. Downtown shops
Community Profile: Selling on eBay helps keep 65-year-old scrapyard going
Dixie Auto Parts opened in 1957 on Military Road just behind the Columbus Brick. It has been owned and operated by Judson Littlejohn’s family for
Mike Leach public memorial service to be held Tuesday in Starkville
A public memorial service for Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach will be held
Tuesday afternoon, the university announced on Wednesday.
Despite Mike Leach’s death, Mississippi State will play in Jan. 2 ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Illinois
MSU will still participate in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 2 in Tampa, the school confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
Among college football coaches, death of Mississippi State’s Mike Leach almost unprecedented
Active FBS coaches dying suddenly — particularly from medical issues — is rare in the sport.
‘Who doesn’t love Mike Leach?’: Mississippi State fans mourn football coach’s death at 61
Mississippi State fans on campus early Tuesday morning shared their memories of Leach’s three years in Starkville.
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Leach spent the past three seasons as Mississippi State’s head coach after being hired from Washington State in January 2020.
New Hope PTO brings Christmas to campus
The New Hope Parent Teacher Organization turned the commons area at New Hope High School into a Christmas wonderland for area children Saturday morning, complete
Lakeside treasures: Vendors, car show held to raise money for Lake Lowndes
“I’ve owned a lot of Pontiacs, but never a GTO,” said New Hope resident Kevin Braddock as he leaned on the side of his 1967
$2.5B aluminum mill project planned for Lowndes County
A special session of the legislature on Wednesday will address an incentive package for a $2.5 billion aluminum mill development project in Lowndes County, according to multiple sources.
‘Biggest economic development project in MS history’ to be considered by Legislature
The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority will present an incentive package for a large economic development project in the Golden Triangle at a special session of the Mississippi State Legislature Wednesday in Jackson.