Detention officer arrested for allegedly providing contraband to inmates
A Clay County Detention Officer was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly providing contraband to inmates incarcerated at the county jail.
Man convicted of trafficking ‘ridiculous amount’ of meth
A man from southern Mississippi who was arrested during a sting operation for a meth trafficking ring operating out of a barbecue stand is headed to prison.
Mother of suspect arrested in connection with school bus shooting
Columbus police arrested the mother of a suspect in a Monday shooting where gunfire hit a school bus on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as an accessory to the crime after the fact.
W School of Education receives statewide recognition for preparing future teachers
The School of Education at Mississippi University for Women is “leading the charge” when it comes to preparing future teachers for their careers, Mississippi Department of Education Chief Academic Officer Donna Boone said during an award ceremony Thursday.
Pumpkin destruction, assault case spark civil suit
A downtown assault case involving the vandalizing of seasonal pumpkin displays more than a year ago has sparked a civil lawsuit.
Trash turns couture at ‘Trashion’ show
It took weeks of planning, late nights spent stitching and even a little dumpster diving, but on Wednesday night, the pay off was dazzling.
Guilty: Man texted girlfriend ‘game over’ before killing her in her sleep
A circuit court jury found Phillip Shane House guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday.
3 pounds of weed, cash found in stolen vehicle
An investigation into a shooting inadvertently led to the discovery of about three pounds of marijuana Tuesday, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Six bridges deemed very unsafe, spark concern about inspections
Polly Bell Road’s bridge is closed until Thursday for critical repairs, just one of many bridges around Oktibbeha County found to be in unsafe condition.
City pulls $285K from capital fund for fire truck
The city’s newly-minted capital reserve fund took its first hit Tuesday, as council members voted unanimously to pull $285,000 from it to help pay for a new fire truck.
Mary Means Business: Orthopedic office fills final vacant Vowell’s Marketplace suite
The final tenant of the former Vowell’s Marketplace, 118 Hwy. 12, will open late spring 2025.
Registrar out of action for next year’s city elections
The city’s full-time employee who is tasked with running elections will be out of action for the 2025 municipal election cycle, Mayor Keith Gaskin announced at a press conference Wednesday at City Hall.
A New Hope
Everyone loves a winner. Whether it be your favorite football team, church softball or family game night, there is no better feeling than victory. But,
Tax abatement deal could draw unnamed $10M hotel
If the county approves its part of a proposed tax abatement deal at the beginning of next month, the city may be getting a new $10 million hotel, creating few jobs but almost a hundred desperately-needed hotel rooms.
City pauses annexation fight, opens negotiations with county
The city is pausing its annexation effort while it negotiates a exit strategy with Lowndes County.
Man arrested in connection to Pheba home burglary
A suspect in a home burglary in Clay County turned himself in Saturday morning to authorities in Choctaw County.
Education: FORGE launches North Mississippi chapter
FORGE is excited to announce the launch of FORGE North Mississippi, the first regional chapter of the organization.
Education: Community tennis courts dedicated at Starkville High on Saturday
On Saturday, representatives from Starkville, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, the Starkville Community Foundation and community members gathered at the Starkville High School Tennis Complex to dedicate the newly resurfaced and renovated courts.
Health Brief: Baptist Golden Triangle earns 26th ‘A’ safety grade from The LeapFrog Group
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, the only hospital in Mississippi and one of only 12 hospitals in the United States to achieve straight As for the 26th consecutive time.
