‘That was my baby’: Mother questions details surrounding daughter’s death
Annie Dobbs knew something was wrong when she didn’t hear from her daughter Nashieka “Shieka” Dobbs for a few days.
Education: MSMS junior wins state piano competition, following in brother’s footsteps
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is proud to announce that junior Catherine Shao recently earned first place in the Mississippi State Piano Competition of the Music Teachers National Association, held at Jones College in Ellisville.
Community Profile: The ultimate ‘disc’-jockey
Dawson Archer discovered his first ultimate Frisbee club more than seven years ago at the Alabama School of Math and Science.
Tennessee Williams Home marks 150 years
A building that stays standing for 150 years isn’t something that happens by accident.
Abandoned home partially destroyed in Friday fire
No injuries were reported in a Friday morning fire that left an abandoned house partially destroyed.
Boyfriend charged with woman’s murder
A Columbus man has been charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend, Neshieka Dobbs, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
New wheels, open trails ahead for Columbus fourth-grader
Wade Townsend, a fourth-grader at Heritage Academy Elementary School, loved hiking with his siblings and hunting with his grandfather when he was younger.
Body found Thursday believed to be that of missing woman
Police are questioning two persons of interest after a body, presumed to be that of a missing woman, was recovered Thursday.
CVB commits $1 million toward finishing amphitheater
Add another $1 million toward completing the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater on the Island.
Four arrested in East Columbus shooting
Four men were arrested in connection to a Tuesday night shooting on North McCrary Road.
Council, supes push for stronger collaboration, regular dialogue
Columbus council members and Lowndes County supervisors met Tuesday for a joint session focused on improving communication between the two boards and identifying ways the city and county can work more closely together.
Council moves on from lobbyist after airing more grievances
Ward 6 Councilman Jason Spears came to Tuesday’s city council meeting wanting to set the record straight about accusations the city’s former lobbyist made against him in the firm’s resignation letter.
Ask The Dispatch: Your questions answered about the new short-term rental ordinance in Columbus
From mandatory permits to safety postings and a 2% tax, a new ordinance passed in October brings new rules to operating a short-term rental within city limits.
Education: Francois follows her calling in first year leading Stokes-Beard
Martisa Francois can vividly remember riding the school bus as a child and playing teacher.
Education: Young leaders graduate from 4-County’s Co-op U
Emma Williams of New Hope High School was selected as one of four winners in 4-County Electric Power Association’s Cooperative University contest.
Community Profile: Painting her way through college
When Clyde Hollis offered to pay Lucy Willcutt to do some decorative window painting at his rental storage business three years ago, she figured it would be sort of a one-time deal.
Mayor: State rep colluded with councilman to ax lobbyist
Mayor Stephen Jones on Monday said ending Worth Thomas Consultants’ time as the city’s lobbying firm was a joint effort between District 41 State Rep. Kabir Karriem and Ward 6 Councilman Jason Spears.
MSMS festival to bring global cultures to Columbus
Golden Triangle residents can take a trip around the world this weekend without ever leaving the area during the Mississippi School for Mathematics’ International Culture Festival, to be held on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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