Two Delta planes collide on an Atlanta taxiway, knocking the tail off one
Two Delta Air Lines planes collided on a taxiway at Atlanta’s airport Tuesday morning, with a larger plane knocking over the tail of a smaller regional jet.
A dud in the desert
You likely didn’t see much of the second half of Mississippi State’s lackluster performance against Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona, Saturday night. And, who could
Residents across coastal Louisiana prepare for Tropical Storm Francine
As Tropical Storm Francine barreled toward the Louisiana coast Tuesday, residents made last-minute preparations, including filling sandbags, buying gasoline and stocking up on necessities to face a storm that’s expected to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching land.
Jury is selected for the trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
A jury was selected Tuesday for the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown in three weeks, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down.
HARDY concert at MSU postponed to Friday
HARDY is coming to Mississippi State this week — but with a one day delay due to Tropical Storm Francine’s anticipated inclement weather.
Reduced raises for council, mayor could save city $79K
The city’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 includes almost $89,000 in salary and benefit increases for the mayor and city council.
First phase of CMSD facility upgrades to start summer 2025
Plans for spending the $36 million bond voters approved in May are underway at the Columbus Municipal School District.
Ask The Dispatch: Can you cut down trees on your property in Columbus? Usually.
The Georgia-based Hull Group, amid its ongoing reimagining of the old Leigh Mall, removed 27 live oak trees last week along Old Aberdeen Road in front of the shopping center, now dubbed Columbus Place.
Incumbents running unopposed for Lowndes school board seats
Two incumbents will run unopposed for seats on the Lowndes County School Board in the upcoming election.
Mother’s warning to Georgia school raises questions about moments before shooting
The mother of a student at the Georgia high school where a teen allegedly killed four people says information indicating staff were warned he was having a crisis shows the shooting could have been prevented.
Education: New Hope High PBIS team stresses importance of being in school every day
Jenna Lile and Megan Ruffin want students to know they’re missed when they are absent from New Hope High School.
Man accused of shooting 5 on Kentucky interstate vowed to ‘kill a lot of people,’ warrant says
The man suspected of opening fire on a highway in Kentucky sent a text message vowing to “kill a lot of people” less than 30 minutes before he shot and wounded five people on Interstate 75, authorities said in an arrest warrant.
Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military
Passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the Defense Department, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said in a letter to key members of Congress on Sunday.
Education: SOCSD launches StopIt platform for middle school students
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has launched the StopIt platform for students at Partnership Middle School and Armstrong Junior High School.
Tropical Storm Francine forms off Mexico and is expected to hit Louisiana as a hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine was strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, drenching coastal Mexico and Texas on its way to hit Louisiana as a hurricane on Wednesday night.
Education: MSU, NASA partnership recruiting students, early career scientists for environmental research project
Mississippi State’s Office of Research and Economic Development is now recruiting the next generation of planet observation leaders for NASA’s Earth Action DEVELOP program.
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
House Speaker Mike Johnson is heeding the demands of the more conservative wing of his Republican conference and has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months and require states to obtain proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering a person to vote.
Health tips from Drs. Oz and Roizen for 9-10-24
One more (easy, tasty) way to fight off COVID-19 If you are feeling a bit weary from worrying about catching COVID-19 (again!), sit back and
Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans
Huddling for safety in classrooms as gunfire rang out, students at Apalachee High School texted or called their parents to let them know what was happening and send what they thought could be their final messages.