Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba indicted in federal corruption probe
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who leads Mississippi’s largest and capital city, confirmed Wednesday he has been indicted by a federal grand jury in a sweeping corruption probe.
Mary Means Business: Starkvegas Bar and Grill open
The vacant building on Highway 12 didn’t stay vacant long.
Trump carries Lowndes, leads Harris in Oktibbeha
Republican President-elect Donald Trump appears to have carried the two largest counties in the four-county region in Tuesday’s general election, as well as the state of Mississippi.
Possible path emerges for killing Columbus annexation plan
A request for discovery in the city’s annexation case in chancery court led Ward 3 Councilman Rusty Greene on “one more attempt” Tuesday to get his colleagues to drop the effort altogether.
Hard-luck Mississippi Gulf Coast will have its first oyster season since 2018
The Mississippi Gulf Coast, battered by a mammoth oil spill more than a decade ago and left bereft by years of subsequent flooding, will have its first oyster season since 2018.
Security requirements slimmed down on updated ordinance
A proposed amendment to city ordinances around kitchen and security requirements for restaurants has narrowed its scope, garnering a mixed response from the business community.
Republican Sen. Roger Wicker wins reelection
Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi has defeated Democrat Ty Pinkins, a challenger who received little financial support from his own party in a heavily Republican state.
Part-time building inspector hired despite heated debate
Building Official Kenny Wiegel entered Tuesday’s city council meeting asking the council to approve his recommendation for a part-time inspector he could train as his eventual replacement.
AP Race Call: Republican Trent Kelly wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District
Republican Rep. Trent Kelly won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday.
Parades, programs set to celebrate Golden Triangle veterans
While members of the United States military sacrifice their time, their energy and sometimes their lives for their country, their service can sometimes go unrecognized. But starting this weekend, residents of the Golden Triangle will honor their service with a variety of Veterans Day celebrations.
Ask The Dispatch: All your questions answered about deer season
Deer hunting season has arrived, and hunters are taking to the woods once again.
Education: ICC, The W sign MOU for bachelor’s degree program in elementary, special education
Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of understanding Nov. 1 to offer an undergraduate program of study that will lead to a bachelor’s degree in elementary education or special education from the School of Education at The W.
Education: MSU launches cutting-edge ‘Anatomage Tables’ for 3D human anatomy exploration
Students seeking scientific medical knowledge at Mississippi State University now have a cutting-edge resource to help them dissect human anatomy with the most-advanced medical education system available – state-of-the-art Anatomage Tables.
Enrollment increases at most Mississippi universities but 3 campuses see decreases
Overall enrollment increased at Mississippi’s public universities this fall semester compared to the same time last year, although three campuses saw a decrease.
Education: SHS teacher to serve on Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council
Erica Johnson, an English teacher at Starkville High School, was selected by the Mississippi Department of Education to serve on the 2024-25 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council.
Authorities used justified force in 5 shootings, Mississippi attorney general says
Law enforcement officers were justified in using force in five shootings in Mississippi from 2021 to 2023, including a shootout that involved an escaped inmate, state Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Monday.
6-acre solar farm to power 75% of Airbus’ electrical needs
The county board of supervisors unanimously agreed to grant Airbus Helicopters a 10-year ad valorem tax abatement for the company’s $3.5 million expansion, which includes adding a 6-acre solar farm.
Insurance chief willing to sue feds if Gov. Reeves doesn’t support state health exchange
State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is willing to sue the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if it does not allow Mississippi to create a state-based health insurance exchange because of Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ potential opposition.
