Education: LCSD receives $5K grant from International Paper for reading lofts
The Lowndes County School District received a grant of $5,000 Wednesday from International Paper’s Columbus Pulp Mill and Columbus Modified Fiber facilities to fund the construction of reading lofts for Caledonia Elementary School.
Community Profile: In her third bout with breast cancer, McChriston determined to advocate for herself, others
Thechare’ McChriston had gone to seven different doctors in 2020, searching for answers. Each dismissed her concerns, despite her insistence that something was wrong.
Four arrested during pre-Halloween sex offender compliance check
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office conducted a two-day “Operation Trick or Treat” starting Wednesday in advance of the upcoming Halloween holiday, leading to four arrests for
Authors, university honor Eudora Welty by sharing stories
Columbus is once again filled with authors sharing their stories, honoring the legacy of famous author and Mississippi University for Women alumna Eudora Welty.
$1M economic impact expected from fishing tourney
Next spring, Columbus is set to reel in a major economic boost as it hosts its first national fishing tournament in 20 years, drawing hundreds of professional anglers to the area.
Columbus woman gets national award for cultural work in Appalachia
Columbus native Tiffany Sturdivant received an award Monday from President Joe Biden on behalf of Appalshop, a nonprofit that does cultural preservation and organization in Appalachia.
Stark Aerospace lands $61M missile canister contract with Navy
Lowndes County-based defense and aerospace provider Stark Aerospace was awarded a $61 million contract Monday to produce missile canisters for the Naval Sea Systems Command of the U.S. Navy.
Cemetery holds 40 years of family pets gone but not fur-gotten
When Sharon Ferguson tells someone there’s a cemetery on her property, they don’t usually expect to hear about a possum that served as the mascot for the Possum Town Grand Prix – twice.
Police to start Business Watch Initiative at Monday meeting
Columbus Police Department is preparing to give businesses a leg up against crime, while connecting with the community in a new way.
Interactive activities, hands-on experiences introduce students to construction jobs at career expo
Decked out in a high-visibility vest and custom safety glasses, Elizabeth Faulkner walked through a tunnel formed by towering bulldozers, excavators and other heavy equipment.
Haunted house opens Saturday at Columbus Fairgrounds
The dead are about to rise at the Columbus Fairgrounds once again.
Education: EMCC automotive, diesel mechanics student awarded competitive scholarship
East Mississippi Community College sophomore Jonathan Forrester is among 14 community college and university students statewide named as Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association 2024-2025 scholarship recipients.
Inaugural Camp and Jam packs Lake Lowndes State Park campground
Jeff Long sits on a swing holding an acoustic guitar, asking his bandmates what song they want to play next.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s going on with the old two-story house on Fifth Street North?
An effort that started in 2022 to renovate a historic two-story home at 225 Fifth St. N. is picking up steam, as work on the long vacant structure becomes more frequent and obvious.
New Boo Bash comes to downtown shops and streets
Main Street Columbus is hosting a Boo Bash on Thursday, a new event designed to get downtown in the Halloween spirit.
Paradis joins Dispatch staff as Starkville reporter
Cullen Paradis has joined The Dispatch staff as its Starkville bureau reporter.
Volunteers, city workers to collect used tires Saturday
Volunteers and city workers will make the rounds this Saturday to cart away used tires for the Tired of Tires collection drive.
Permanent monument to Black WWI soldiers still to be discussed
With Veterans Day coming up in less than a month, city and county officials are once again planning to temporarily memorialize Black soldiers from Lowndes County who fought and died in World War I, while looking for a solution to memorialize them permanently.
2,200 students expected for construction career expo
More than 2,000 area eighth-graders will flood East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity next week as the FORGE Your Path Career Expo returns for a fifth year.
Old fire station listed for sale with real estate broker
The city is still trying to sell the old Fire Station 4 building at the corner of Airline and South McCrary roads, turning now to a real estate broker for help.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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