Slow year threatens future of Blue Moon drive-in in Gu-Win, Ala
If you take a trip to the Blue Moon Drive-In Theatre in Gu-Win, Alabama, chances are you’ll see the same face behind the counter, scooping popcorn, pouring drinks and passing out candy with every visit.
Exit ramp from Hwy 82 toward Macon closed today, Wednesday
The U.S. Highway 82 eastbound exit ramp to Highway 45 Alternate North (the exit toward Macon) will be closed today and Wednesday for resurfacing and paving.
Federal funding cuts to impact local libraries
Golden Triangle libraries are raising concerns about the defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a small independent federal agency that provides resources and funding to museums and libraries across the country.
Hospital escapee found in Alabama home, arrested Monday
A man and woman on the run from felony shoplifting charges have been apprehended, with another three suspects facing charges for helping the man evade authorities.
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Manhunt ongoing for two suspects in connection with Amory shoplifting
Two suspects remain at large for felony shoplifting after one escaped Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle while in Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office custody.
Parties planned throughout region in hopes of building rapport between police, public
Local law enforcement is more often called in to break up a party rather than host one, but Tuesday night, agencies in the Golden Triangle are flipping the script for National Night Out.
Ask The Dispatch: Your questions answered about getting a license in Mississippi
The Department of Public Safety suspended road tests as a requirement to obtain a license during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five years later, the state hasn’t reinstated the test, and no legislation changes appear to be on the horizon.
Adventurer canoes toward Columbus on Great Loop journey
Barefoot, sun-worn and wearing a hand-stitched leather pirate hat, Peter Frank pulls his canoe onto the bank of a small home in Pickens County, Alabama, just shy of the Mississippi border. By Monday, he’ll drift into Columbus, one stop on a 6,000-mile journey.
SPD assists in multi-agency drug investigation that yields 10 arrests
Ten Mississippi men were arrested in relation to their alleged involvement in a fentanyl and methamphetamine conspiracy and money laundering.
Artesia Day Festival continues Saturday, wraps up next weekend
Concerts, food and outdoor fun return to Artesia this month to show appreciation to the local community during this year’s Artesia Day Festival.
Free family law clinics return to assist low-income families
The 14th Chancery Court will host clinics to help local low-income families receive free legal assistance for family law matters.
Rockstar-turned-CEO shares plan for fighting human trafficking
When Noel Thomas was a child, he was walking in a shopping center with his father and his 4-year-old sister when a stranger walked up and made a seemingly off-hand comment about the shirt Thomas was wearing.
Community Profile: Mississippi football legend spends past 35 years as business owner
“I know you ain’t at home. You’re going somewhere. Tomorrow!”
The stern challenge from his high school coach, Ray Self, stuck with James “Cubby” Harris for nearly 50 years.
Back to school events, supplies drives scheduled for weekend
As teachers and students across the Golden Triangle gear up for a new school year, community members are stepping in to make sure their needs are met before the first bell rings.
Starkville, Columbus sales tax revenue stumbles
Both Starkville and Columbus’ sales tax collections faltered this month, with Starkville’s dropping by 23.14% and Columbus’ falling 1.15% from June.
Ask The Dispatch: How much do city workers make in the Golden Triangle?
Near the end of the Columbus mayoral election this year, a candidate posted a photo to Facebook revealing the pay stub of a Columbus first responder with an hourly wage of $13.48.
New tax makes drivers pay 3 cents extra at gas pump, even if it doesn’t seem like it
Locals going to fill up their cars since July 1 may have noticed that their gas cost a bit more than normal – at least an extra 3 cents a gallon.
Conerly joins Dispatch as prep sports reporter
Jared Conerly has joined The Dispatch newsroom as prep sports reporter.
Area law enforcement arrest 6 for DUI during holiday weekend
Local law enforcement agencies arrested six suspects for allegedly driving under the influence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
