Auction set for Windy Hill property in Prairie
“One of a kind” is an overused expression, but when Jeff Hathorn used the term to describe Windy Hill it’s worth noting.
Man charged with murdering neighbor at Links
A man accused of a Friday night fatal shooting at The Links apartment complex is in Tuscaloosa County Jail.
Wellington Place residents complain of sewer stench
Paul Cross stands under the canopy of the clubhouse in the Wellington Place subdivision watching it rain.
Child Find program helps support children with learning delays
As the school year comes to a close, new students are preparing to enter school, but for some they may need a little more help than others.
Thousands tune in to online court show that tackles rumors, online videos
Arthur Harris said he has never heard of Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
MSU teams up with SOCSD to bring students interactive weather station
Children excitedly gathered around a large wooden box, chattering away and pointing inside at the many instruments the box held. Because of Mississippi State University
For Mississippi State and college athletes, crowdfunding companies aim to take the ‘I’ out of NIL
Ben Hubbard remembers the old days.
Area projects receive millions from state bill
Last week the Mississippi Legislature passed its annual appropriations bill, showering municipal and county governments with cash for some ongoing projects.
$30K ambulance simulator to benefit career training in multiple fields
Students at Millsaps Career Technology Center gathered in room 12 as red flashing lights lit the classroom and hallway outside. A new $30,000 ambulance simulator was all the rage of the day for students inside Millsaps.
Shumake’s integrity and service honored by Golden Book of Deeds
With a standing ovation, Josie Shumake took to the podium at Lion Hills Center with a slight, shy smile after graciously accepting a plaque recognizing her as the 2021 Exchange Club of Columbus Book of Golden Deeds recipient.
Burns Bottom Arts Festival to be held Saturday
Burns Bottom Arts Festival will be held Saturday on the corner of 2nd Avenue North and 3rd Street, at the entrance of the Lowndes County Soccer Complex.
Pilgrimage winds down with weekend of tours
Columbus Pilgrimage Jubilee of Homes is finishing up its month of activities with several tours this weekend.
Starkville cross group holds site dedication
On Maundy Thursday, which honors Jesus’ Last Supper, The Cross of Christ for Starkville nonprofit erected a temporary wooden statue on the planned site of a much larger, 120-foot-tall steel cross.
Caledonia Natural Gas looks to refinance decades-old bond
The Caledonia Natural Gas District is refinancing an old bond in an effort to keep costs down, according to board president Jane Kilgore.
CMS, CHS students set for final showing of ‘Descendants’ tonight
Students at Columbus Middle School and Columbus High School are prepared to show all those who have ever wondered what Disney heroes’ and villains’ children have become in the musical, “Descendants.”
Library systems celebration National Library Week
Libraries across the nation are celebrating National Library Week through Saturday.
Teachers to see average pay bump of $5,140
With Gov. Tate Reeves’ signature on House Bill 530, Mississippi has gone from one of the lowest teacher pay rates in the country to now having an entry level pay higher than the national average ($41,163).
Golden Triangle residents struggling to pay bills can apply for water assistance
Residents in financial need across the Golden Triangle may qualify for a new water and wastewater bill-payment assistance program.
Possible tornado hits Arkansas, Deep South braces for storms
Severe storms and a possible tornado damaged buildings and downed power lines in northwest Arkansas early Wednesday as tornadoes and hurricane-force winds were forecast in much of the Deep South, a week after severe storms struck the New Orleans area.
Local law enforcement dealt with alcohol, drug-related offenses over weekend
As the Golden Triangle saw an influx of activity this past weekend, local law enforcement stayed on top of keeping their communities safe.