Education: CHS’ Lee organizes Carnival for special needs students
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes.
Education: Young leaders graduate from Co-op U
Seventeen area students recently graduated from the 4-County Electric Power Association Cooperative University.
Columbus man killed in head-on collision
A Columbus man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 69 early Sunday morning.
Community Profile: Signing off: Aundrea Self to depart anchor role at WCBI
Aundrea Self doesn’t go many places without being immediately recognized.
In memoriam: Former Y director, councilman remembered for character, service
When Rusty Greene started thinking about running for office in 2021, one option was definitely off the table.
He wouldn’t dream of running against Charlie Box.
MSU, Habitat for Humanity dedicate 15th Maroon Edition home
It’s been more than a year since the groundbreaking of Twana Hubbard’s Habitat home – still, she can hardly believe it’s happening.
Jordan, McPhaul lead MSU in win over Alcorn
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball picked up its second win of the season against Alcorn State on Sunday. JerKaila Jordan scored 20 points to
Eight chefs face off at annual chili cook-off for a cause
What started as a family’s tradition more than a decade ago has grown into an annual event at Munson and Brothers Trading Post, where cooks
Man wanted on child exploitation charges arrested in East Columbus
A man wanted by authorities in South Carolina faces child exploitation charges after he was arrested Oct. 31 in Columbus by U.S. Marshals and Lowndes
Mississippi Senate paid Black attorney less than white ones, US Justice Department says
The Mississippi Senate discriminated against a Black attorney by paying her about half of what her white colleagues were paid for doing the same job, the U.S. Justice Department says in a lawsuit it filed Friday.
Man found guilty in 2022 drive-by murder of 9-year-old
A man accused of killing a 9-year-old in a drive-by shooting is headed to prison for the rest of his life.
Fossil park planned for Propst Park will showcase 80 million years of history
More than 80 million years ago, the area around Luxapalila Creek in East Columbus was covered by an ancient estuary, teeming with prehistoric life.
MSU researchers get $1.2M to train students, teachers in AI
A Mississippi State University research team is looking to improve high school students’ competency in artificial intelligence through a project funded by a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Christmas Open House returns to Starkville Sunday
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership is hosting its annual Christmas Open House starting at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Audit suggests Rx giant causes small pharmacies, patients to suffer
The findings of a recent audit of a major company that manages prescription benefits revealed it may have violated Mississippi law.
Demonstrators claim LCSO is targeting Hispanics
A small group of demonstrators gathered Thursday outside of the Lowndes County Courthouse, alleging the sheriff’s office is racially profiling Hispanic community members.
High-quality cadets help recruitment rise for MSU ROTC
While the Army is struggling with recruitment across the nation, Mississippi State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps program doesn’t seem to have the same problem.
St. Paul’s church opens doors for prayer, healing following divisive election season
After an election season fraught with assassination attempts, last-minute candidate swaps and divisive policy disagreements, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is once again opening its doors to offer the community a place for reflection, prayer and healing.
Civil rights organizations push for rehearing in 30-year-old murder trial
Despite the Mississippi Supreme Court preventing Willie Jerome “Fly” Manning from returning to court with an opinion issued in September, Manning’s defense is once again petitioning for a rehearing, this time with the support of a pair of civil rights organizations.
