Ask The Dispatch: Can you cut down trees on your property in Columbus? Usually.
The Georgia-based Hull Group, amid its ongoing reimagining of the old Leigh Mall, removed 27 live oak trees last week along Old Aberdeen Road in front of the shopping center, now dubbed Columbus Place.
Incumbents running unopposed for Lowndes school board seats
Two incumbents will run unopposed for seats on the Lowndes County School Board in the upcoming election.
Education: New Hope High PBIS team stresses importance of being in school every day
Jenna Lile and Megan Ruffin want students to know they’re missed when they are absent from New Hope High School.
Education: SOCSD launches StopIt platform for middle school students
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has launched the StopIt platform for students at Partnership Middle School and Armstrong Junior High School.
Education: MSU, NASA partnership recruiting students, early career scientists for environmental research project
Mississippi State’s Office of Research and Economic Development is now recruiting the next generation of planet observation leaders for NASA’s Earth Action DEVELOP program.
Tennessee Williams Tribute celebrates Columbus-born playwright this week
The writing of Tennessee Williams is about to come to life in the city again this week, as volunteers bring the work of the Columbus-born playwright back into the spotlight.
Community Profile: Soccer dreams still alive for late addition to W roster
Since Miguel Zamora was a boy, he wanted his own player in a FIFA video game.
Four arrested in New Hope subdivision auto burglaries
Four people were arrested in connection to an early Sunday morning string of auto burglaries in a subdivision in New Hope.
Teen charged with murder after striking 3 victims with vehicle, killing 1
A teen is behind bars for purposefully striking three victims with a vehicle Saturday night, killing one.
Repairs wrapping up on pedestrian bridge
After 4 1/2 years of being closed, the pedestrian bridge across the Tombigbee River is finally on the verge of reopening.
Man arrested in shooting at Ferndale Apartments
One man is behind bars and another hospitalized after a shooting early Friday at an apartment complex on Lynn Lane.
Four inmates charged in jail fire
Four inmates face new felony charges for their alleged role in an Aug. 30 fire at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.
Education: Miss. State officials, students: DEI is about access, not ‘woke-ness’
When Nya Wiley started her freshman year at Mississippi State, she was admittedly shy.
Gun found in preschooler’s backpack at Caledonia Elem
A 4-year-old student at Caledonia Elementary School brought a gun on campus Friday, and the man who owns the gun has been arrested.
Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts
Mississippi lawmakers could consider a comprehensive proposal next year to make the state’s tax system fairer and more efficient, a state House leader said Wednesday.
Former Mississippi teacher accused of threatening students and teachers
A former Mississippi teacher faces federal and state charges after allegedly posting threatening messages toward school officials on social media sites.
County to cough up $2.3M from reserves to fund budget
Supervisors want to add $2.66 million to the county’s general fund budget for next fiscal year, but they are not planning to increase taxes to pay for it.
City still debating whether to fund chamber next year
When the city council approves its final budget Monday afternoon for next fiscal year, it is unlikely to include many of the requested increases in outside appropriations.
Business Brief: McDaniel joins Weichert Realtors Starkville office
Weichert Realtors-Innovations announced Ashley McDaniel joined its Starkville office last week in a press release sent to The Dispatch.
Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame sets date for first induction ceremony
COLUMBUS — The newly established Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame announced a date for the induction of its inaugural class of honorees. The inaugural
