Gun with Glock switch lands two Columbus men in federal prison
OXFORD – A second Columbus man is headed to federal prison for possessing a firearm with a machine-gun conversion device outside a convenience store in
All but one qualifier in Caledonia will win town office
In Caledonia, there are seven candidates for six elected positions up for grabs.
New face enters Ward 2 race, making it one of two contested races in West Point
One new face entered the city’s elections in the week leading up to Friday’s qualifying deadline, while two more dropped out of the race. These round out nine qualifiers total running in city races, and only two races are contested.
Area districts, MDE support shifting attendance officers to local control to reduce truancy
When Ross Williams started his 35-year career as a school attendance officer for Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, chancery court judges were responsible for appointing and employing those officers.
Council demands name change for Boys and Girls Club fundraiser
If the Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle wants to serve alcohol at its upcoming fundraiser, that’s fine with the Columbus City Council.
Gaskin qualifies on deadline day for Ward 1 seat
Keith Gaskin did not want to run for a second term as mayor. Apparently, that does not mean he wants out of city politics.
Mayor’s race draws four candidates in Starkville
Four last-minute qualifiers have thrown more city races into contention, with new challengers in the races for mayor and Wards 3 and 6. These round out 15 qualifiers for city races by Friday’s qualifying deadline.
Reeves pushes income tax elimination, opposes Medicaid expansion in State of the State address
Amid a likely debate between Mississippi House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves in his Wednesday State-of-the-State Address strongly encouraged the Legislature to pass a law that abolishes the state income tax.
Legalized online sports betting advances in Mississippi Legislature
A panel of Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would permit mobile sports betting, a move proponents say would satisfy strong consumer demand and produce millions in new tax revenue.
City locks horns with Waggoner over stalled drainage project
Difficulty obtaining easements has stalled a $6.2 million watershed project that would improve drainage in major flooding areas across the city.
Fire consumes part of Starkville house, kills family’s pet rabbit
A fire consumed part of a Starkville home early Friday morning, leaving one pet dead, though the family living there evacuated safely.
Lawsuit: Juvenile detention officer claims she was fired for racial discrimination
A former Lowndes County Juvenile Detention corrections officer has filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming she was fired after a fight with a white officer because she is Black.
Health Brief: NMMC-West Point expands low-cost heart screening in Golden Triangle
North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point now offers a low-cost heart screening to help identify the risk for heart disease.
Low-interest loans opened for victims of December tornadoes
The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer low-interest loans to residents and businesses affected by December’s storms, with the Oktibbeha County Safe Room operating as a public information center.
Friday deadline nears for city election qualifying
As the 5 p.m. Friday deadline approaches to qualify to run for municipal offices, competitive races are shaping up in both Starkville and Columbus.
Mary Means Business: Columbus, Starkville Bargain Hunt stores to close in March
Bargain Hunt locations in Starkville and Columbus will soon close permanently.
Mall owner visits with public but details scant on potential tenants
Hull Property Group has big plans for Columbus Place as it continues to “de-mall” the property, converting it to an “outward facing power center.” But when tenants will fill the center is still up in the air.
MSU, EMCC hope to sustain local workforce with new training initiatives at Communiversity
As industries adopt increasingly advanced technology, the demand for skilled workers who know how to navigate the evolving workplace grows.
Sports commission recommended for joint parks marketing
A report from a yearlong grant-funded study released Tuesday suggested the city and Lowndes County establish a shared “sports commission” to promote their parks facilities and events.
Long-delayed, state-appointed court opens in Mississippi’s capital city
More than a year after a state-appointed court in Jackson became law and lawsuits were dismissed challenging its appointments and other powers, the Capitol Complex Improvement District Court is now in business.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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