Wife of US soldier released from federal immigration detention
The wife of a U.S. soldier was released Tuesday from a federal immigration detention facility where she had spent nearly a week after being taken into custody on a Louisiana military base.
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a call to their friends aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as they headed home from the moon.
US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp instead of escalation
U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate to a deal.
State funds MUW historic renovation, MSMS upgrades
Just before the 2026 Legislative session ended last week, lawmakers passed a $253 million bill to fund local projects throughout the state, including roughly $54 million designated for special projects in the Golden Triangle.
Public invited to MUW presidential search listening sessions
The search for a new president of Mississippi University for Women kicks off next week, beginning with a chance for stakeholders to share their input.
Aldermen reject partial ban, criminalize all kratom
Starting next month, possessing or selling kratom in city limits could mean jail time or a hefty fine after aldermen approved a sweeping ban on the substance during Tuesday’s meeting at City Hall.
Rapid Recap: No. 9 Mississippi State 5, UAB 3
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State baseball got back in the win column with a 5-3 victory over UAB at Dudy Noble Field on Tuesday. The Bulldogs
Education brief: Hunt sixth-graders win Presidential AI Challenge
Hunt Intermediate School has won the Presidential AI Challenge 2026 State Championship.
Education: MSU EcoCAR team hosts Spring Vehicle Showcase Ride and Drive
Mississippi State University’s EcoCAR team hosted its Spring Vehicle Showcase Ride and Drive last week, giving campus leadership, partners and guests an up-close look at the team’s award-winning electric vehicle.
Trump widens threat to all of Iran’s power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
President Donald Trump on Monday expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war.
Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
Education brief: Harris elected into Phi Kappa Phi
Mason Harris, of Starkville, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Mississippi State University.
Education: SHS seniors earn national visual arts honors
Starkville High School seniors, Sachiko Clay and Willie McGee have earned national honors in the visual arts for their photography work.
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.
A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran
The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the second service member who hid deep in the mountains as Tehran called for Iranians to help capture him.
Supes intend to borrow up to $16M for road, capital projects
Supervisors on Monday declared their intent to issue up to $16 million in bonds to address countywide needs, though a funding source to service the debt has not yet been identified.
Man charged in Railroad Street stabbing
Police have arrested a man accused of stabbing a victim multiple times on Friday during a fight.
Columbus arts exchange strikes chord with growing crowd
Richard Brown, a retired professor of entomology at Mississippi State University, made his way up the stairs of the Omnova Theater stage Saturday at the Rosenzweig Arts Center.
Community Profile: Sullivan still keeping time, with music or buses
When Starkville High School’s choir rolled up to the state choral convention in Hattiesburg in November, other teachers there were a little surprised to see Shawn Sullivan driving the bus.
