Scam call impersonates Mississippi Public Service Commission
On Thursday, a Poplarville woman got a call she believed was from the Mississippi Public Service Commission, asking for her bank account information.
Lowndes needs millions in federal, state money so Eau Claire residents can flush their toilets
Eric Thomas has plenty of good things to say about Kimberly Drive, part of the Eau Claire Subdivision off Highway 69 southeast of Columbus.
MSU administrator promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard
There are three institutions in Andrew Rendon’s life that helped him get where he is today: his family, the Mississippi National Guard and Mississippi State University.
Thunderbirds to bring aerobatics up close and personal in Sept
Jets will soon be roaring just a few hundred feet over a crowd of civilians and military personnel once again, as the Thunder Over Columbus air show is returning to the Columbus Air Force Base at the end of the summer.
Northside shooting spurs weapons possession charges
Two men suspected of shooting at a Northside apartment Wednesday are behind bars.
Biotech company’s CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug.
First arrest made in fatal March shooting at Oasis Lounge
The first arrest has been made in a March shooting at Oasis Lounge that killed one woman and injured 12 other victims.
CMSD requesting $1M more in tax revenue this year
Though the tax rate is expected to drop for Columbus Municipal School District this fiscal year, the district is requesting about $1 million more in ad valorem revenue compared to last year.
Mary Means Business: Whiskey Bar and Grill coming to Starkville
Get ready, the next hot spot in Starkville is going to be open for the 2024 football season.
Business Brief: Columbus Orthopaedics announces collaboration with OCH
Columbus Orthopaedics will be partnering with OCH Regional Medical Center for a collaboration aimed at enhancing orthopedic services and patient care across the region.
Swiss manufacturer Liebherr to bring jobs to north Mississippi
Liebherr, one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, is bringing a $176 million investment and 180 jobs to northeast Mississippi, state officials announced Tuesday.
CMSD alternative school program relocating to Cook Elementary
For the upcoming school year, Union Success Academy will not be housing any students.
Ex-investment banker turns to mushroom farming in Brooksville
Until about two years ago, Pierce Moore spent a lot of his time behind a desk in Jackson, working as an investment banker and originating municipal bonds in Mississippi that were sold on Wall Street.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s happening with debris, damage still left from May storm?
More than two months after a May 9 storm tore through parts of Columbus, some building damage remains and some of the trees the 60 mph straight-line winds ripped down still sit where they fell.
Former Bulldog star Nuno Borges takes already historic year into Olympic Games
Matt Roberts is typically quite strict when it comes to his players losing their temper in practice. If a player gets upset to the point
Caledonia’s new $7.3 million gym ready for 2024-25 season
CALEDONIA — Caledonia High School unveiled its new multi-use gymnasium on Monday, with the first official games set to take place in just two weeks.
Caledonians to weigh in on gas-powered turbine energy plant
Tennessee Valley Authority is calling for a second round of public comments on a project to build a gas-powered turbine energy plant near Caledonia, this time, with a draft environmental impact statement available for the public to review.
Starkville teen arrested after allegedly breaking into multiple cars
A Starkville teen was arrested Thursday after allegedly breaking into multiple cars earlier this month, according to a Starkville Police Department press release.
Woman pleads guilty, to serve 35 years for second-degree murder
A woman will spend 35 years in prison for fatally shooting a man at a townhouse complex in Oktibbeha County two years ago.
Community Profile: Shelter volunteer’s passion for pets turns into side hustle
Some people pay for therapy, but the way Tyler Gingras sees it, therapy pays him.
