Barbershop shooting results in at least $4K in damage
Spotlight Barbershop owner Arthur Brewer doesn’t condone violence of any sort, but especially not gun violence, which is why he has a “no guns” sign posted in his shop window.
Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of Columbus man
One man is dead after a Friday night motorcycle wreck on Highway 69.
Hairston concerned new specialty school could ‘starve’ MSMS
While Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science no longer appears to be included in the plans for a new Starkville High School campus, Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Trip Hairston said this is “not a victory lap” for the pro-Columbus side of the relocation debate.
Weekend event aims to help connect citizens with mental health resources
After seeing people struggle every day to pay their bills and take care of their health, owner of MSE Behavioral & Mental Health Services Yvonne Robinson said most people have no idea where to find help.
Suspect in shooting attempts to ditch gun in Hardee’s bathroom
Two Columbus men are behind bars for their alleged involvement in a Tuesday shooting that led to one suspect attempting to ditch a gun inside a Hardee’s bathroom toilet.
Community feedback guides YMCA’s search for director
After nearly six years at the helm, Jimmy Woodruff will retire in December from his role as executive director of the Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA.
Community Profile: Stay-at-home mom hopes to lead by example in serving others
Serving others doesn’t require waiting for the perfect moment to start. For Amy Sumrall, it’s all about creating the perfect moment.
Sober living program still $31K short of completing expansion
Dusty Snider, founder and director of the faith-based sober living program Crossroads of Columbus, said most addicts who surrender themselves for treatment have almost nothing.
Man involved in international child porn ring to be turned over to ICE
A man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography and illegal reentry into the United States following his 2024 arrest in Lowndes County.
Education: The W to host annual Campus Safety Day on Thursday
Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Housing and Residence Life will host its annual Campus Safety Day on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Hogarth Dining Center parking lot.
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival returns to Columbus next week
In decades past, Seventh Avenue North was once a hub for Columbus’ Black community, lined with Black-owned businesses, night clubs, restaurants and shops, with the historic Queen City Hotel at its heart.
Ask The Dispatch: What Columbus parking lots are getting facelifts next year?
Columbus plans to embark early next year on an estimated $468,500 parking lot improvement project.
Attorney with Columbus ties suspended from practicing law
Cory Ferraez is no longer allowed to practice law in Mississippi following an order handed down by the Supreme Court Complaint Tribunal granting the Mississippi Bar’s request to suspend his license.
Man arrested after allegedly fracturing infant’s skull
A Columbus man was arrested Monday in connection to a violent domestic assault that left a 6-month-old infant with a fractured skull.
King joins newsroom as digital/lifestyles editor
Ashlynd King has joined The Dispatch as its digital/lifestyles editor.
Officer fires at suspect who tries to run him over
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into a Columbus Police officer-involved shooting Friday after a suspect allegedly tried to hit the officer with his car.
Good news: Two survivors of rare childhood cancer meet in hallways of Victory Christian
When Dan Duston learned of his father’s brain cancer diagnosis, he couldn’t let himself believe he would lose him.
Beautification efforts, restoration planned for Lee Park
The wooden playground at Lee Park once stood regal, adorned with high castle turrets, wooden ladders and small murals tucked away in hidden corners.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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