Want to take a selfie on election day? Keep your ballot out of it.
As the ballots roll in during the general election, many voters will also proudly post about their engagement in the election on social media. But in Mississippi, one thing has to stay out of the picture: their ballots.
CMSD climbs to B accountability rating
Columbus Municipal and Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated school districts both moved up a letter grade in the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2023-2024 Accountability Ratings, while Lowndes County School District maintained its A rating.
Education: 15 local students named 2025 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Out of the 16,000 students who were named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, 15 are local students.
Francine blows down trees, knocks out power in Golden Triangle
While Francine was a Category 2 hurricane when it struck Louisiana Wednesday, the storm had weakened before it reached the Golden Triangle on Thursday morning.
Former West Point detective found guilty in Covid fraud case
A former West Point detective was convicted Wednesday by a federal jury for his part in a scheme to steal more than $11.2 million in pandemic relief funds.
Election commissioners, incumbents fill Lowndes ballots for November
When voters choose the country’s president in November, they will also decide several state and local races across the region.
Governor’s Job Fair returns to the Communiversity
Employers from throughout the region will be on hand Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Communiversity to accept applications and interview job seekers during the 2024 East Mississippi Job Fair.
Burn ban coming Sunday in Lowndes; Oktibbeha ‘closely monitoring’ situation
With dry conditions persisting, burn bans are active in 10 counties throughout the state, including Clay and Noxubee, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Despite Tupelo’s new Dallas route, GTRA continues push for westbound flights
Westbound flights are still on the table for the Golden Triangle Regional Airport, though adding a new route to Dallas is a work in progress.
Students brainstorm tech to solve real-world problems
What if an ankle brace could track healing progress? What if a dog collar could monitor food intake?
Golden Triangle cities, counties to get $1.7M in national opioid settlements
With two rounds of national opioid settlements finalized, the Golden Triangle is due to see about $1,719,781 in settlement payments trickling in from pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers, according to documents from the state attorney general’s office.
Beard pleads guilty in Gordo DUI case
A Columbus councilman pleaded guilty Tuesday in municipal court to driving under the influence and marijuana possession related to a traffic stop in December.
Ex-Noxubee County sheriff will serve one day in prison for lying to the FBI
For nearly two decades, former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree has dodged allegations of criminal conduct as well as covering it up.
Human trafficking doesn’t always look like the movies. And it’s happening here.
Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes had always heard of human trafficking, but he never imagined it could happen in Lowndes County.
Law enforcement to host community-building events for National Night Out
Law enforcement agencies across the Golden Triangle are looking to connect with the citizens they protect and serve Tuesday night for the National Night Out.
Golden Triangle sees new fast-charging station for electric vehicles
New electric vehicle charging stations are rolling out across the Golden Triangle, including a fast-charging station that’s installation will be underway this week.
Free legal clinic to help with wills, advanced health care directives, other services
Need help writing a will? Have to prepare an advanced health care directive?
Education brief: University of Mississippi Dean’s Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi released their Dean’s Honor Roll of the Spring 2024 semester. The following students are from Starkville: Joshua Aka; Columbus: Kaicey Chitmon,
Education brief: University of Alabama Spring 2024 graduates
The University of Alabama released their Spring 2024 graduates. The following graduates are from Caledonia: Megan Chandler, Camden Hurst, Kayla Rowe; Columbus: Mollie Hudson; and
Education brief: University of Mississippi Chancellor’s Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi released their Chancellor’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semetester. The following students are from Columbus: Jacob Bandock, Mary Brady, Avery