Caledonia rallies around pharmacist whose business burned
Judy Enlow sat in a metal folding chair Saturday patiently waiting on her burger to finish cooking.
Early Sunday fire destroys Northside home
A fire early Sunday destroyed a Northside home, according to Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes.
Three pets killed in Thursday camper fire
Three pets were killed in a camper fire Thursday afternoon at Dewayne Hayes Campground.
Italian restaurant in works for old Main Street Thai space
An Italian restaurant is coming downtown.
$800 million TVA energy plant ‘breaks ground’ outside Caledonia
While county, local and Tennessee Valley Authority officials ceremonially “broke ground” Wednesday morning at the site of the New Caledonia Combustion Turbine Plant, the sounds of thrashing bulldozers and ongoing construction showcased the site is already well underway.
Lobbyist contract appears safe through year’s end
It appears Worth Thomas Consultants will remain on contract as the city’s lobbyist at least through the end of the year.
Budget cuts to Medicaid, ACA leave Mississippi hospitals at risk
When H.R. 1 or “The One Big Beautiful Bill” was proposed in Congress during the last legislative session, it outlined budgetary cuts to a number of programs including Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Committee of ‘area experts’ to inform what’s next for Franklin Academy
Though no definitive decision has been reached yet regarding what comes next for Franklin Academy, interested parties have already started inquiring about – and touring – the school.
Education: Sonya Kovalevsky Day returns to The W
Mississippi University for Women will once again celebrate Sonya Kovalevsky, a pioneer for women in the field of mathematics, with the annual Sonya Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day event Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Education: Board members reflect on time at Hunt ahead of dedication ceremony
Robert Smith and James Richardson still have vivid memories of walking the halls of Hunt school.
Two Soros donations among $600K Colom raised for Senate run
Democrat Scott Colom raised nearly $600,000 for his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in just 27 days after announcing his run.
Community Profile: Woman in elf costume brings singing, dancing to surprise celebrations
In 2023 Nikki Austin, the activities director at Trinity Place Retirement Community, received a TikTok video with a message from her friend Jessica Weseli that would change the trajectory of her life.
One injured in Friday night Crawford shooting
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a Friday night shooting that left one person injured in Crawford.
Freedom Schools lecture series highlights African American history
The Mt. Zion Memorial Fund launched its 10-week Freedom Schools lecture series Saturday at Genesis Church, beginning with a lesson that looked far beyond the Black Belt Prairie and the Mississippi Delta, all the way back to Africa’s earliest civilizations.
Three families bond behind shared experiences with dwarfism
In 2021, Lindsay Miller, a high school math teacher in New Hope, received a call from the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services about fostering two children.
Trotter renters could soon pay $125 extra for ice
Renting the Trotter Convention Center and its many amenities could come at a higher cost if the city council approves a new public facilities policy on Tuesday.
Inmate recovering after being stabbed with broom handle
An inmate previously housed at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center is recovering after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck by other inmates last week.
Lobbying firm defends value of its contract with city
The primary benefit for the city keeping a lobbyist on contract is leveraging relationships that open doors to the halls of power.
Fire from lawnmower sparks claims New Hope man’s life
A fire Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a man under a lean-to structure near his home on Highway 182.
Communication ‘mixup’ to blame for council not hearing from lobbyist
The lack of communication between the city’s contracted lobbying firm and council members was boiled down Wednesday to a simple mixup.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
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