Business Brief: Fisackerly named to ‘50 Under 50 Economic Developers to Watch’ list
Meryl Fisackerly, chief operating officer for the Golden Triangle Development LINK, was named to Southern Business and Development magazine’s “50 Under 50 Economic Developers to Watch” list.
Mississippi’s Medicaid director is leaving for a private-sector job
The executive director of Mississippi’s Medicaid program, Drew Snyder, is stepping down at the end of this month to take a private sector job, Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday.
Lions to open two-game road stretch with division battle at Northeast
SCOOBA – Coming off a bye week, the Lions of East Mississippi Community College will begin a road-heavy month of October on the gridiron by
Mary Means Business: New cafe opening this month in former 929 spot
Starkville has a new coffee shop opening on Main Street.
W professor gets $1M to study gecko toe pads
Suction cups don’t work in a vacuum, so you can’t use them in space. Tape works well unless it’s on a wet surface. Magnets require metal to stick.
Deputy assisting in pursuit involved in three-vehicle collision
A deputy trying to assist in a pursuit Tuesday was involved in a three-vehicle collision.
Ole Miss’ offensive line keeps facing stiff challenges. It’s only going to help.
OXFORD — Over the last two weeks, No. 9 Ole Miss’ offensive line has been challenged in a big way. And, if you ask junior
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Mississippi death row inmate
The U.S. Supreme Court says it will not consider an appeal from a Mississippi death row inmate who was convicted of killing a high school student by running her over with a car, but the inmate still has a separate appeal underway in a federal district court.
For PGA Tour champion Kevin Yu, father knew best and he called it
When Kevin Yu, a 26-year-old Taiwanese golf pro, first entered the gates of the Country Club of Jackson for the Sanderson Farms Championship last week,
Two Mississippi Delta health centers awarded competitive federal grant for maternal care
Two federally qualified health centers in the Delta will receive a total of $3.6 million over four years from the federal government to expand and strengthen their maternal health services.
State treasurer: Mississippi made $375M from investments last year
When it comes to investment returns, surplus revenue and rainy day funds, State Treasurer David McRae told the Rotary Club of Columbus that Mississippi is in the best shape it’s been in since 1992.
Ask The Dispatch: Why do drivers keep hitting the Old West Point Road overpass?
On Oct. 1, an 18-wheeler hauling an excavator traveling east hit the bottom of an overpass at Old West Point Road that crosses over Highway 82.
New superintendent: Private schools receiving public money should be held to public education standards
Lance Evans, the state’s new superintendent of education, said if private schools receive public money they should be held to the same standards as public schools.
Education: Lowndes CTC students now offered dual enrollment/dual credit to welding, culinary arts through EMCC
Lowndes County School District second-year students who take culinary arts and welding classes at the Career Technology Center now have the ability to take dual-enrollment and dual-credit classes thanks to an agreement with East Mississippi Community College.
Education: Resurfacing underway at SHS tennis courts
Anticipated renovations to the Starkville High School tennis complex took a step forward last week as work began on resurfacing the tennis courts.
Health Brief: OCH Regional Medical Center welcomes Dr. Ravali Tarigopula, MD, to lead new OCH Pulmonology and Sleep Center
OCH Regional Medical Center is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Ravali Tarigopula, MD, to its esteemed medical team.
Education: SHS visual arts teacher, students honored at Rotary
Starkville Rotary Club honored Andrew Lark, Starkville High School art teacher, as teacher of the month during its Sept. 30 meeting. As part of the recognition program, Lark selected two outstanding students to be honored. Starkville High juniors Sachiko Clay and Willie McGee were chosen as Rotary Students of the Month.
Pedestrian bridge reopens to public after 4.5 years
The pedestrian bridge across the Tombigbee River is once again open to the public, connecting the city to The Island.
CLW, 4-County raise local power rates following TVA wholesale price increase
Columbus Light and Water and 4-County Electric Power Association customers will see a local rate increase on their November power bill in addition to that of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s wholesale price hike, all of which went into effect Oct. 1.
Community Profile: Nurse volunteers with equine therapy program
For the past 10 years, Kim Estes has been a volunteer for the equine therapy program at Mississippi State, helping children with a variety of disabilities master skills, gain confidence and learn social skills through riding.
