No ICU beds available across the state
Mississippi has seen the worst case numbers of COVID-19 over the past week since the pandemic began in March 2020.
Rising COVID cases could affect planned fall festivals
In 24 days, the city of West Point will welcome its biggest annual event with the return of the Prairie Arts Festival after a one-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Heartbroken’ loss of humble man: Dedeaux leaves legacy of generosity
Bette Rhea shared a story about Gary Dedeaux that speaks volumes about his life and generous character.
The unclaimed dead: When family doesn’t take responsibility for burying a body, it often ends up cremated; ashes stored at funeral home, coroner’s office
Alone in a Lowndes County residence, a woman in her 70s died in March. No one will attend her funeral. In fact, there won’t even be one.
COVID cases continue rising in Golden Triangle
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading across the country, cases are rapidly increasing in the Golden Triangle.
Local businessman, grandson die in plane crash
A local businessman and his grandson died in a plane crash Wednesday afternoon in Oktibbeha County, officials confirmed.
Rysinski joins Dispatch as sports editor
Tom Rysinski has joined The Dispatch as the new sports editor.
Sudduth Elementary recognized for partnership with Master Gardeners
Sudduth Elementary School and Oktibbeha Master Gardeners were recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Award from the Mississippi Association of Partners in Excellence (MAPE) for their work together to create excellent, engaging learning experiences for their students in the school garden.
Dual enrollment
Columbus and Lowndes County high schools offer students a program that allows them to get a jump on their education by attending a community college or specialize in a rewarding career through learning a skilled trade.
Massey recognized as Youth of the Year
New Hope High School senior Grace Massey was named as recipient of the 2021 Youth of the Year award by the Columbus Exchange Club on May 6.
Adults can help end the cycle of bullying
While bullying may seem commonplace, it is not a rite of passage, says Dr. Kimberly Hall, Mississippi State professor and behavior expert.
$18+ million in recovery funds rolling in to area cities, counties
This week, initial payments from the American Recovery Act arrived in the offices of local governments.
In the Golden Triangle, funds set aside for cities and counties totaled more than $18 million dollars with the same amount arriving in July 2022.
Schools consider masks, other COVID measures for fall
While the COVID-19 vaccination rate in Mississippi lags, many individuals and organizations are again taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
Golden Triangle school districts find new ways to make school supplies affordable
School districts across the Golden Triangle are finding creative ways to assist children and families with school supplies costs and needs as kids return to school this fall.
Chain chosen as Mississippi Main Street Association president
Chris Chain of Columbus and Michelle Jones of Starkville have been chosen to lead the Mississippi Main Street Association board as president and vice president for 2021-22.
Renovation of old Stone Hotel proceeds quickly
The new apartment/retail project in a 116-year-old downtown Columbus building has yet to be given a name. But more than four years after Chris Chain
Champion Bulldogs: Thousands celebrate Dawgs with parade, ceremony
Like a storm, it had been building all day.
Gaskin to submit local businessman as interim COO
During a Thursday interview, Columbus mayor Keith Gaskin said he plans to propose the city council hire local businessman Mark Alexander Jr. as interim chief operations officer. The hiring would be subject to a vote by council.
Layton joins staff as news editor, Columbus city government reporter
Miles Layton has joined The Dispatch staff as news editor.
Macon man arrested after shot fired
A Macon man has been arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm and fleeing police.
