First-generation students from MUW, EMCC to get a ‘leg up’
A first-generation college student is on their way to class when their tire goes flat. Now, the student doesn’t know how to get to class, or who to call about their next steps.
Double-named streets cause confusion for first responders
A new police officer on patrol pulls someone over near the Roger Short Soccer Complex.
Townhome development shot down as adjacent HOA protests
When Mayor Lynn Spruill asked who was with the Highland Estates homeowners association at Tuesday night’s board of alderman meeting, two dozen hands went up.
Mary Means Business: Home Store Furnishings to permanently close in Starkville
Home Store Furnishings, 311 Hwy. 12, in Starkville is slated to close.
Let’s Flamingle Downtown to return Friday with added fun
Are you ready to Flamingle?
LCSD board member challenges student residency requirements
Lowndes County School District Board Member Jacqueline Gray worries the district’s policy when it comes to affidavits of residency overcomplicates the registration process for LCSD parents and guardians.
Northside drainage grant moves forward with tepid support
A glaringly tepid city council vote Tuesday moved forward a near-$4 million drainage improvement project on Northside.
Loitering, aggressive panhandling could become crimes
Criminal loitering and aggressive panhandling may soon be punishable by fines or jail time in the city, if a proposed ordinance takes effect.
Pay scale adjustment gives more money to police, firefighters
Without discussion Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved changes to the fire and police pay scales that raises the hourly rate for several positions and adds holiday pay on top of that.
Altercation leads to stabbing, arrest
Police arrested a man Thursday after he used a knife during a physical altercation, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
MSMS senior named 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science senior Grace Ann Courtney, of Wiggins, was named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi at the annual state program Saturday in Meridian.
Community Profile: Old state license plate inspires art expert’s pottery designs
Born in Trinidad and growing up in Barbados, Starkville High School art teacher Ashia Gandy remembers always finding ways to be creative.
Accused Starkville pickup thief charged with double murder
A man who allegedly stole a pickup in Starkville last month is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor last week and killing his mother and girlfriend in Winston County.
Man charged for attacking, robbing victim near ATM
A man is behind bars for allegedly attacking and robbing a victim near a Renasant Bank ATM.
Annexation trial likely won’t happen before April
It will be nine months to a year before Lowndes County Chancery Court decides Columbus’ annexation case.
CPD bests Starkville police for hardwood tournament title
STARKVILLE – At halftime, the win was up for grabs. Starkville Police Department was looking to hold their 19-16 lead against Columbus police during the
NFL star, former Bulldog Simmons hosts shopping spree with Dick’s Sporting Goods
COLUMBUS — More than 700 children are signed up for Jeffery Simmons’ two-day football camp at the Starkville Sportsplex this weekend, but 10 of them were in for a special treat Thursday.
Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districts
Redrawing some Mississippi legislative districts in time for this November’s election is impossible because of tight deadlines to prepare ballots, state officials say in new court papers.
Skip school? You may lose your driver’s license.
If the state auditor’s office has its way, high school students who miss too many days of school might not qualify for a driver’s license.
Earlier meeting times for CMSD board aim to get attendees home sooner
During its Thursday night meeting, the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved changing the meeting time of regular board meetings from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m., effective Aug. 12.
