Body found outside duplex sparks homicide investigation
The death of a woman whose body was found Tuesday morning outside an abandoned duplex apartment at the end of Industrial Street has been ruled a homicide, officials confirmed.
Education: Two MSMS seniors named semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
The Mississippi Department of Education announced seven Mississippi students as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists Wednesday, including two seniors from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Education: Five LCSD schools earn Military Star School designation; All LCSD schools now hold that honor
Five Lowndes County School District schools were among 31 Mississippi schools Friday that earned the Military Star School designation for 2024-2026.
Education: IHL approves Women’s College at The W
Mississippi University for Women officially got the green light Thursday from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning to create its new Women’s College.
Health Brief: Baptist Cancer Center-Golden Triangle recognized for high-quality cancer care
The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology and an affiliate of the American Society of
Community Profile: Trailblazing ex-sports writer wages one-woman war against trash
“My pet peeve is litter,” said Sue Dabbs. “I’m going to keep fighting litter until my last breath.”
Port expanding rail on east bank to draw future clients
More than $2 million in Mississippi Department of Transportation funding is heading to the Lowndes County Port and the Golden Triangle Regional Airport for long-term projects.
No longer interim: Tedder to lead MSMS
It won’t take much to prepare the office for the arrival of the new Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science executive director. Removing “interim” from her name plate will probably suffice.
Lowndes jailer locked up for selling drugs to inmates
A Lowndes County correctional officer spent just two months on the job before landing on the other side of the bars.
‘Percussion petting zoo,’ logic games coming to The W this weekend
This weekend, area families can access an array of resources dealing with education, health and career opportunities in one location.
LCSO investigates armed robbery at Dollar General
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday night armed robbery at the Dollar General on Highway 12 at Cal-Steens Road.
City ‘actively seeking funds’ for regional crime center
How do you stop a crime before it happens? And, if you can’t prevent a crime, how can you catch it in real time?
Tougher penalties considered for firing guns in city
If you fire a gun illegally in the city limits, it could soon result in a higher fine, jail time or even losing your firearm.
Education: MUW welcomes MPB Family Fun Day
Mississippi University for Women’s Center for Education Support, Preservation Society of Columbus, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Accelerate MS and Mississippi Public Broadcasting have partnered to bring the MPB Family Fun Day to Columbus.
Education: Caledonia High girls powerlifting team takes third in Class 4A
The power of four was nearly enough for the Caledonia High School girls powerlifting team to win a state title.
Ask The Dispatch: Where does Columbus’ annexation stand?
As the city of Columbus’ annexation struggle looks likely to stretch into at least next year, now is a good time to take a deep breath and ask, “Well, how did we get here?”
Two men hospitalized after shooting Sunday
Columbus Police Department officers responded to two shootings within an hour on Sunday afternoon. During the second, two men were shot and hospitalized.
CPD investigates armed robbery at Family Dollar
The Columbus Police Department is investigating a Friday night armed robbery at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road.