Three deputies, two inmates hospitalized after fire at Lowndes jail
Three sheriff’s deputies and two inmates were sent to the hospital Friday night after a potentially deliberate fire broke out at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.
Water, sewer rates rising for Starkville residents
Water and sewer rates are likely rising for city users, with sewer becoming the more expensive of the two.
Military families free to choose schools beyond district lines
Under a new state law, military families in Columbus have more flexibility when it comes to deciding where their kids will go to school.
Mississippi sues drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers over opioids
The state of Mississippi is suing drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers alleging that opioids were over-prescribed.
Delta mechanic who died in Atlanta explosion considered New Hope home
Mirko Marweg left Columbus for Atlanta more than 30 years ago. Even so, his ties to the New Hope area and Mississippi remained strong, said his son, Andre Coleman.
Biden administration approves Mississippi’s $1.2 billion internet access plan
Mississippi’s plan to spend $1.2 billion in federal money to expand broadband internet access statewide has received approval from the Biden administration.
Mississippi seafood distributor pleads guilty to decadeslong fish mislabeling scheme
A Mississippi seafood distributor and two managers pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to mislabel seafood and commit wire fraud by marketing frozen imported fish as more expensive local species, federal authorities said.
Mississippi sheriff sets new security after escaped inmate was captured in Chicago
A Mississippi sheriff’s department says it has set new security procedures since an inmate escaped and fled to Chicago, where he was arrested last week after a 15-hour standoff with police at a restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
City signals additional tax cuts, then changes mind
At a Thursday morning work session, the city council voted to call a public hearing to potentially further dampen tax hikes for Fiscal Year 2025. By that evening, council members changed their minds.
Council still won’t commit to grant match for visitors center restoration
City council members are expected to vote Tuesday on whether to match a grant that is helping fund renovations to the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center downtown.
Second school bus rear-ended in the Golden Triangle this month
A blue Ford Mustang struck a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District bus Thursday morning, according to police, marking the second time this month a Golden Triangle school bus has been rear-ended.
Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police
A former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of Joshua Zimmerman, an inmate who fled to Chicago and was captured there last week after a 15-hour standoff with police at a restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
Business Brief: Sanders Elected as Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Council Chairman
During the annual Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Conference held recently in Point Clear, Alabama, Will Sanders of Columbus was elected to serve as the next Chairman of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Council by the Council’s Board of Directors.
4 fatal shootings by Mississippi law officers were justified, state’s attorney general says
The use of force was justified in four fatal shootings by Mississippi law enforcement officers last year, Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Wednesday.
Mary Means Business: Starkville run store is open for business
If you ask my high school track coach, you can outrun any problem you have.
Arkansas motorcyclist killed in accident on Hwy 12
An Arkansas man died Tuesday after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle near the entrance of Mississippi State University.
DA: ‘Seven brave souls’ help bring murderer to justice
Seven witnesses came forward to testify against Undra Lamorris Williams for opening fire in the Inferno Sports Bar in May 2023.
Sturgis man arrested after shooting outside Taylor Road home
A Sturgis man is in custody after a Wednesday morning shooting on Taylor Road that injured three people.
Burn ban coming Sunday in Lowndes; Oktibbeha ‘closely monitoring’ situation
With dry conditions persisting, burn bans are active in 10 counties throughout the state, including Clay and Noxubee, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
MUW rallies alumni, supporters in anticipation of 2025 legislative session
After surviving a threatening legislative session this year, The W is rallying its supporters in preparation for the start of the 2025 legislative session in January.
