No evidence surrendered newborn was found in garbage
Authorities are investigating the Friday surrender of a newborn at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.
Clock ticking for petitions opposing OCH sale
With Oktibbeha County attempting to sell OCH Regional Medical Center for the second time in seven years, the clock is once again ticking for any petitions opposing privatization to force the issue to the ballot.
Garland says officers’ torture of 2 Black men was betrayal of community they swore to protect
The prosecution of six former law enforcement officers who tortured two Black men in Mississippi is an example of the Justice Department’s action to build and maintain public trust after that trust has been violated, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday.
Monday hearing could reveal future of Oktibbeha Lake dam
A public hearing Monday could reveal the future of Oktibbeha County Lake.
Sales tax revenue almost flat in Columbus, soaring in West Point
Sales tax diversions in Columbus and Starkville grew only slightly between the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years, with growth in Columbus failing to keep up with the rate of inflation.
Hunt renovations on track for December completion
More than five years after a tornado ripped the roof off Hunt school, leaving 12 classrooms exposed and the campus empty, renovations are nearing completion.
District attorney is appointed as judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals
Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he is appointing a district attorney in northeast Mississippi to become a judge on the state Court of Appeals.
Mary Means Business: Badcock Home Furniture closing in Starkville
After more than 100 years in business, Badcock Home Furniture & More is officially closing stores nationwide.
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival returns, honoring entertainment district’s legacy
The Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival returns to Columbus next week, building on more than 40 years of celebrating the historic entertainment and business district.
Westbound road closures start for Hwy 182 project
The Highway 182 Revitalization Project is slated to begin this week, and the city has announced road closures that are coming with it.
Gov. Reeves: income tax cut critics rely on ‘myths’
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that legislators should ignore “myths” from opponents who want to block efforts by him and some other Republican leaders to phase out the state’s income tax.
Attorneys say other victims could sue a Mississippi sheriff’s department over brutality
Attorneys for two Black men who were tortured by Mississippi law enforcement officers said Monday that they expect to file more lawsuits on behalf of other people who say they were brutalized by officers from the same sheriff’s department.
Coping strategies
You’ve probably heard some version of the phrase, “Things will get worse before they get better.” I’ve always considered it apocryphal, a bit of pseudo-logic
Mayor calls again for forensic audit, using amphitheater
Mayor Keith Gaskin promised Columbus Rotarians no topic would be off-limits if they had any questions during his remarks to the club Tuesday at Lion Hills Center.
Columbus man arrested after evading police for months
After spending more than three months wanted by police, a Columbus man suspected in two separate shootings was arrested Monday.
Clay man at large after police seize $250K worth of cocaine, other drugs
A Clay County man is on the run after law enforcement found large amounts of drugs and firearms at his residence on Monday.
SHS football coach suspended for Little Egg Bowl
Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones is suspended for his team’s game Friday at Oxford.
Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in Mississippi, is scheduled to appear before a Republican-led congressional committee that’s examining how states are falling short on using welfare to help families in need.
