Parades, programs set to celebrate Golden Triangle veterans

While members of the United States military sacrifice their time, their energy and sometimes their lives for their country, their service can sometimes go unrecognized. But starting this weekend, residents of the Golden Triangle will honor their service with a variety of Veterans Day celebrations.

Ask The Dispatch: All your questions answered about deer season

Deer hunting season has arrived, and hunters are taking to the woods once again.

Area culinary students test their kitchen skills in ‘Chopped’ cooking competition

“We only have three minutes left, and I don’t have a knife,” David Akwaowo shouts, hands in the air, as steam rolls off of the freshly baked chicken roulade on the silver counter in front of him.

Ask The Dispatch: What are the best ways to stay safe while trick-or-treating?

From dressing up in costumes to carving pumpkins, Halloween is a holiday steeped in traditions.

Strong absentee voting this election cycle points to new trend

Absentee voting for the Nov. 5 general election looks to be trending toward the second-highest totals ever in Golden Triangle counties.

School registration deadline for 2025 state spelling bee nears

Spelling bee season has arrived, and students across the state are preparing for the 2025 C Spire Foundation Mississippi Spelling Bee as volunteers look to fundraise for the event.

4-County linemen encounter iguanas, debris and goodwill in Milton, Helene hurricane relief

George Jones had never had a parade thrown in honor of his work setting up power lines.

Free education program aims to help owners grow their small businesses

Small business owners in the Golden Triangle have the opportunity to learn how to grow their business while working with fellow business owners from around the country.

LINK promises to ‘be more vocal’ on community issues

The Golden Triangle Development LINK is ready to become more vocal about city and county decisions that could impact the economy of the area.

Career coaches provide access to early career experience, workforce opportunities

Students in the Golden Triangle are getting far more than advice when it comes to making their plans for after high school.

Ask The Dispatch: What is pickleball, and why is it so popular?

Earlier this year, Starkville added 12 new permanent pickleball courts at McKee Park.

Area organizations, churches rally to help hurricane victims

On Monday, a 28-foot U-Haul trailer filled to the brim with water, clothing and other essential supplies rolled out of Columbus headed to Asheville, North Carolina.

Sales tax revenue almost flat in Columbus, soaring in West Point

Sales tax diversions in Columbus and Starkville grew only slightly between the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years, with growth in Columbus failing to keep up with the rate of inflation.

Education: EMCC’s 2024 Homecoming Court

Ask The Dispatch: What are the laws related to driving around school buses?

Since the beginning of the school year, four school buses have been involved in a traffic accident in the Golden Triangle.

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.