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Group’s effort to erect 120-foot cross on Highway 25 faces long odds against city permitting process
The Holy Spirit is moving in communities all over Mississippi, Bob Daniels believes. He and a growing group of Christians in Starkville are wanting to
MSU fans flock to Starkville for first Super Bulldog Weekend since before pandemic
It’s hard to say who missed Super Bulldog Weekend the most after COVID-19 wiped it out completely in 2020: businesses or the fans.
Wife of murdered New Hope man sentenced to 25 years
The wife of a murdered New Hope man has been sentenced to 25 years in Mississippi Department of Corrections, ending a nearly six-year-long homicide case that saw a mother and daughter both sent to prison.
Oktibbeha County fire being investigated as arson
Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office and Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating Thursday’s house fire on Fulgham Road as arson. Oktibbeha County Fire Department arrived
US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants
The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave, the Biden administration announced Friday.
Site prep for Confederate monument relocation underway
The future home of the Confederate monument that was erected on the grounds of the Lowndes County Courthouse in 1912 is located in the southwest section of Friendship Cemetery, near the graves of unknown Confederate soldiers.
Even as vaccinations increase, COVID cases creeping up
Though there have been no deaths from COVID-19 in the four-county area in several weeks, the numbers of cases in the Golden Triangle are creeping up, with 78 new cases reported between April 7 and 14.
Community garden expanding at site on 31st Avenue North
Columbus is getting an expanded community garden for fresh-grown produce for residents to enjoy.
Mississippi official defends own comment about ‘woke’ voters
Mississippi’s top elections official says he thinks people are doing a “hatchet job” on him over comments he made in a television interview about “woke” and “uninformed” voters on college campuses.
Alabama lawmakers vote to ban trans girls from female teams
Alabama could soon become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.
Amid hesitancy, Louisiana gets creative in vaccine outreach
Brass bands playing at a 24-hour drive-thru coronavirus vaccine event. Doses delivered to commercial fishermen minutes from the docks. Pop-up immunization clinics at a Buddhist temple, homeless shelters, truck stops and casinos, with shots available at night or on weekends.
Chauvin skips testifying as trial in Floyd death nears end
Former Officer Derek Chauvin ‘s trial in George Floyd’s death will be in a jury’s hands by early next week, after his brief defense wrapped up with Chauvin passing on a chance to take the stand and tell the public for the first time what he was thinking when he pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck.
US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus
The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a race to protect the population against COVID-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths.
With layoffs down and spending up, US rebound gains momentum
A much-awaited economic boom coming off the pandemic recession appeared to edge closer to reality Thursday with fresh data showing the pace of layoffs dwindling, consumers spending freely and manufacturing rebounding.
W student’s lawsuit leads to change in state law
Of all the bills passed into law by the Mississippi Legislature in 2021, one of them raised eyebrows.
Bobo certified as winner in West Point mayoral primary
Rob Bobo has been declared the Democratic primary winner in the West Point mayoral race after 19 outstanding absentee and affidavit votes were added to the totals Wednesday.
Starkville middle, high schools adding piano labs
It’s been a while since Shayla Paige has played the piano.
The Starkville High School junior and member of the school choir’s Chamber Singers, she’s excited to again “tickle the ivories” beginning next fall.
Mary Means Business: Renasant Bank closes Main Street branch in Columbus
Renasant Bank has officially closed its Main Street location in Columbus. You may have noticed the new vacancy. The branch at 905 Main St. shuttered April 2, Renasant public relations vice president Liz McIntyre confirmed.
Business brief: Busby, Johnson promoted to Deans of Instruction
East Mississippi Community College has announced the promotions of Dr. Michael Busby and Dr. Jairus Johnson to fill two dean of instruction positions.
Mississippi marijuana program hinges on initiative arguments
The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that’s trying to block a voter-approved medical marijuana program by disputing how the issue got onto the ballot.
