Mary Means Business: Floral and gift shop coming to the former Hollyhock’s location
It didn’t take long for Columbus to find a successor for Hollyhock’s.
Concerts, fireworks planned for rescheduled New Hope Festival
Arts and crafts, concerts and a car show are just a few of the activities taking place during this year’s New Hope Festival.
SOCSD looks to borrow additional $39M for new high school
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District could borrow up to $125 million to build its new high school.
Governor won’t stop execution of Mississippi’s longest-serving death row inmate
Gov. Tate Reeves says will not block the execution of Mississippi’s oldest and longest-serving inmate, which is set for tonight.
Ask The Dispatch: Your questions answered about veterans’ services in the Golden Triangle
Earlier this month, a veteran found between 60 and 100 decorative flags in a dumpster at Friendship Cemetery days after they were placed on veterans’ graves in observance of Memorial Day.
Spruill vetoes barbershop driveway reopening on 182
The board of aldermen’s decision to reopen an access point to Larry “Luv” Johnson’s business, Touch of Luv Barber and Beauty Salon, was vetoed by Mayor Lynn Spruill in a letter this week.
TVA, local utilities ask customers to conserve energy during heat wave
Rising temperatures brings higher power demands, and local utilities and Tennessee Valley Authority are asking residents to help conserve energy.
CMSD board votes to include public in superintendent search
The public will have a chance to meet candidates for the Columbus Municipal School District superintendent position before the board of trustees decides who to hire.
Two Oktibbeha voting precincts changing locations
Changes are coming to Oktibbeha County voting precincts, District 3 Election Commissioner Dennis Daniels told The Dispatch.
Police investigating body found in West Point
Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered early Saturday morning outside of an urgent care clinic in West Point.
Community Profile: After a life of reinvention, Richards finds home in Columbus
Ever heard the one about the English mechanic who spent almost four years in the Abu Dhabi desert repairing heavy construction equipment?
Panelists: Communication and community key to supporting Black men’s mental wellness
Talking about mental health concerns and having a supportive community are essential for improving mental health for Black men, Jason Gibson said Saturday. Even if it can be difficult to share those feelings, he said.
Mississippi partners with tech giant Nvidia for AI education program
The state of Mississippi and technology giant Nvidia have reached a deal for the company to expand artificial intelligence training and research at the state’s education institutions, an initiative to prepare students for a global economy increasingly driven by AI, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday.
Education board axes US history test for Mississippi high schoolers
Mississippi high schoolers no longer have to pass the U.S. history test to graduate.
Watershed improvements in Columbus set to begin in July
On Monday afternoon, Ward 6 resident Donald Pope went to check his mail and see if the rain had slowed down.
Student-led neuroscience club leads to new minor at MSU
When Zoe Ishee first started out as a Mississippi State University student in 2021, she didn’t know much about neuroscience, but she knew she wanted to learn more about how the brain functions.
Columbus man found deceased in mobile home fire
A Thursday afternoon mobile home fire on Frisco Road has claimed the life of a Columbus man.
CMSD debates if public input needed in superintendent search
As the Columbus Municipal School District looks to hire a new superintendent, board members are weighing whether to continue the district’s tradition of including the public in the interview process.
Carpenter helps lead state nonprofit celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Mississippi is gearing up to have events all across the state.
Outgoing council OKs conference travel for incoming officials
City and county officials both approved travel requests this week for upcoming conferences, but the decisions sparked pushback about missed deadlines and increased costs.
