3 dead after Columbus-based medical helicopter crash in Madison County
Three people are dead following the crash of a Columbus-based medical helicopter near the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Madison County.
Female leaders express concern over potential rollback to women’s rights
WEST POINT – Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill doesn’t flinch when confronted with the “B word.” “I’ll lean into it,” she said, prompting laughter Saturday from
Driver’s license offices recovering from computer outage
Robert Nye, an information technology specialist with Mississippi State University, expected his Feb. 24 trip to the East Lee Boulevard DPS office to be relatively quick.
Education Briefs for 3-4-25
Mary Acree elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, La. – Mary Acree, of Columbus, was recently elected to
Man steals car in Starkville, eludes police in Columbus before arrest in Amory
A stolen vehicle led Columbus police on a chase Saturday that crossed county lines, ending in an arrest in Amory.
Voter registration deadline is tomorrow
Mississippi residents have one more day to register to vote in the upcoming municipal primary election.
Bill supports Mississippi midwives’ push for licensure
Toni Hill has spent more than a decade working full time, traveling around Mississippi to provide women health care during some of the most dangerous moments of their lives.
Education Briefs for 2-25-25
Hinds Community College Fall 2024 graduates RAYMOND – Hinds Community College released its list of Fall 2024 graduates. The following local students are from Columbus:
Trump DEI order places federal funding for MSU, MUW at risk
A mandate from the U.S. Department of Education is threatening Mississippi universities with the loss of federal funds if race is not excluded from all admissions, hiring, policies and practices.
Absentee voting opens for primaries, sparking illegal harvesting concerns from Brooks
Absentee voting for Mississippi’s upcoming municipal elections has begun, ringing the starting bell as well as bringing up old questions in Columbus about the line between accepted voter assistance and illegal ballot harvesting.
Education Briefs for 2-18-25
Students Named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus ADELPHI, Md. – The University of Maryland Global Campus released its Fall 2024 Dean’s
Ask The Dispatch: What do local governments want from the legislature this year?
With this year’s state legislative session well underway, local government agencies have either formed or are finalizing their wish lists for state funding.
Education: New dorms, sidewalks, career technical building among planned improvement
Multiple capital improvement projects are under way on East Mississippi Community College’s Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses, with others in the works.
Health Brief: Noxubee Medical Complex expands services with new neurology outpatient clinic
Noxubee Medical Complex is excited to announce the addition of a new neurology outpatient service line to its growing list of specialty care offerings.
Education Brief: Dean’s, President’s Lists students named for UA Fall 2024 term
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama released its Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The following local students are from Caledonia: Clara Hurst and Nathan Pennington;
MUW, MSU asked for proposals to house MSMS
The future of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is once again up in the air.
Education Briefs for 2-4-25
NWCC Fall 2024 Vice President’s List SENATOBIA — Northwest Mississippi Community College released its Fall 2024 Vice President’s List. The following local students are from
Area districts, MDE support shifting attendance officers to local control to reduce truancy
When Ross Williams started his 35-year career as a school attendance officer for Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, chancery court judges were responsible for appointing and employing those officers.
Low-interest loans opened for victims of December tornadoes
The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer low-interest loans to residents and businesses affected by December’s storms, with the Oktibbeha County Safe Room operating as a public information center.
MSU, EMCC hope to sustain local workforce with new training initiatives at Communiversity
As industries adopt increasingly advanced technology, the demand for skilled workers who know how to navigate the evolving workplace grows.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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