Scam call impersonates Mississippi Public Service Commission
On Thursday, a Poplarville woman got a call she believed was from the Mississippi Public Service Commission, asking for her bank account information.
Ex-investment banker turns to mushroom farming in Brooksville
Until about two years ago, Pierce Moore spent a lot of his time behind a desk in Jackson, working as an investment banker and originating municipal bonds in Mississippi that were sold on Wall Street.
GTRA flight delayed, schools impacted by computer outage
While a faulty software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected customers running Microsoft Windows globally on Friday morning, the effects of the glitch varied in the Golden Triangle.
Accused Starkville pickup thief charged with double murder
A man who allegedly stole a pickup in Starkville last month is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor last week and killing his mother and girlfriend in Winston County.
CPD bests Starkville police for hardwood tournament title
STARKVILLE – At halftime, the win was up for grabs. Starkville Police Department was looking to hold their 19-16 lead against Columbus police during the
Skip school? You may lose your driver’s license.
If the state auditor’s office has its way, high school students who miss too many days of school might not qualify for a driver’s license.
Sales tax holiday expanded, moved to this weekend
Mississippi shoppers will once again be getting a break from sales tax this weekend, with an extra day added to the tax holiday.
Area law enforcement arrest 15 for DUI over holiday weekend
Local law enforcement agencies in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties arrested 15 suspects for driving under the influence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Murder weapon in Macon case seized at Columbus home
A woman is in custody for a weekend fatal shooting in Macon, but police believe they found the murder weapon at a Columbus residence.
Ask the Dispatch: What’s going on for the Fourth of July?
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence. Every year since, Americans have commemorated the anniversary of the signing as Independence Day.
Mississippians to dial 471, along with 662
Northern Mississippi and some central parts of the state are getting a new area code.
Animal shelters overwhelmed; heat making problem worse
A litter of seven puppies sits trapped in a bucket under the hot sun, unable to escape the heat. If a Clay County Animal Control officer hadn’t found them, things could have ended much worse for them.
Area Main Street associations, members win state awards
Main Street associations and members in the Golden Triangle were celebrated Thursday by the Mississippi Main Street Association for their work over the past year.
City of Columbus Building Permits, June 9-12, 2025
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