(Un)official rules: Guidelines in the outdoors makes sense
The formal rules and legal restrictions that govern the consumption of our shared natural resources are clear and rarely change, but there are many more
Oktibbeha plans to spend 82% of cash reserves in FY 25
Despite an additional $2.66 million in the county’s general fund budget for Fiscal Year 2025, supervisors will not increase taxes in Oktibbeha County.
Lowndes OKs $1.7 million tax increase for raises, roads, parks
Supervisors on Friday approved a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes $1.7 million in additional revenue from ad valorem taxes.
Inmate charged for attacking corrections officer
An attack on a corrections officer in August drove Lowndes County Adult Detention Center to change its protocols for escorting inmates through the jail.
Autistic child drowns after wandering from home in Mississippi
A 4-year-old autistic boy drowned in a pond in central Mississippi after wandering away from his family’s apartment while his father took a shower, a police chief said.
No raises for mayor, council next year
The city council approved a Fiscal Year 2025 budget Thursday that includes no raises for elected officials.
Francine blows down trees, knocks out power in Golden Triangle
While Francine was a Category 2 hurricane when it struck Louisiana Wednesday, the storm had weakened before it reached the Golden Triangle on Thursday morning.
Ackerman woman dead after head-on collision on Hwy 12
An Ackerman woman died Wednesday in a head-on collision on Highway 12, according to Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt.
Posting crime scene photos puts witness in handcuffs
A man who discovered a burned body claimed he was detained and threatened with charges after taking and posting photos of the crime scene on social media. Officials are claiming the man’s post could hinder future prosecution in the homicide case.
Mississippi man found not guilty of threatening Sen. Roger Wicker
A jury has cleared a Mississippi man on a charge of threatening to kill Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker during a confrontation with one of Wicker’s relatives.
Mary Means Business: Restaurants open in Starkville
The former Guadalajara location on Highway 12 prepares for a new tenant.
Starkville man arrested for alleged strangulation
A Starkville man was arrested Monday after he allegedly strangled his romantic partner.
Former West Point detective found guilty in Covid fraud case
A former West Point detective was convicted Wednesday by a federal jury for his part in a scheme to steal more than $11.2 million in pandemic relief funds.
Election commissioners, incumbents fill Lowndes ballots for November
When voters choose the country’s president in November, they will also decide several state and local races across the region.
Vice mayor denies adding raises to FY 2025 budget
With the clock ticking on passing the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, almost $89,000 in raises and benefit increases for the city council — and where they came from — are still up for debate.
A dud in the desert
You likely didn’t see much of the second half of Mississippi State’s lackluster performance against Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona, Saturday night. And, who could
HARDY concert at MSU postponed to Friday
HARDY is coming to Mississippi State this week — but with a one day delay due to Tropical Storm Francine’s anticipated inclement weather.
Reduced raises for council, mayor could save city $79K
The city’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 includes almost $89,000 in salary and benefit increases for the mayor and city council.
First phase of CMSD facility upgrades to start summer 2025
Plans for spending the $36 million bond voters approved in May are underway at the Columbus Municipal School District.
