Education Briefs for 2-10-26
Jacket job fair set for Thursday Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will host its annual Jacket Job Fair from 5 p.m. until 7 Thursday at Partnership
How MSU is taming AI ‘slime’
Trying to harness AI as an institution is sort of like holding a piece of slime, said Julie Jordan, senior adviser for AI and data governance for Mississippi State University.
1 dead, 2 injured in Ridgewood Apartment Complex shooting
A vape deal turned into a shootout Sunday evening, leaving one teen dead and two others injured.
Ask The Dispatch: Is a traffic light coming to Mike Parra, Hwy 45?
It’s been about five months since the Mississippi Department of Transportation began evaluating the intersection of Mike Parra Road and Highway 45, north of Columbus, following a two-vehicle collision Aug. 30 that killed Nicholas Jenkins, 23.
A headlamp, a laundry basket and an icy trek back to MSMS
As soon as the power went out Jan. 24 in Irene Doyle’s family home in Oxford, seemingly every tree surrounding the property began snapping one after another.
Reeves signs bill for hospital improvements as lawmakers work to boost rural facilities
A new law takes effect immediately that will make it easier for health facilities to make costly improvements and limit where the University of Mississippi Medical Center can open new locations without state approval after Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legislation into law Wednesday.
Game Day Economy: Bulldogs’ bounce-back pays off beyond the field
In 2024, hopes were not high for Mississippi State University football fans.
Daughtry staying put after Jackson picks new chief
Chief Joseph Daughtry will remain at Columbus Police Department, after Jackson passed him over for the chief job there.
Paid parking netting more than $31K/year for Starkville
Thinking back just a few years ago, Hayden Lehman recalls seeing the same cars occupying street parking outside Bulldog Burger day after day, taking up spots meant for customers and leaving little room for turnover.
Legislative panels kill proposals for public registry of domestic violence offenders
After six months apart, Kimberly Bartlett’s ex-partner came back into her life and asked for a second chance. They had been out of touch after he strangled her, spent time in jail and went to a sober house.
Columbus native turns lifelong love of filmmaking into feature documentary
Alec Hawkins remembers being a 7-year-old in Columbus and loving the feel of his family’s large and chunky camcorder he used to film home videos.
Senate measure to restore Mississippi voters’ right to ballot initiative advances
The Senate Elections Committee adopted a measure on Tuesday that would, at least partially, restore the system to allow Mississippians to bypass the Legislature and put issues to a statewide vote.
New LINK CEO touts 30 years experience, billion-dollar wins
Iain Vasey’s familiarity with the Golden Triangle Development LINK dates back to 2011, when he went head-to-head with the organization while working to land a Hawker Beechcraft site selection deal as executive director of economic development for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber in Louisiana.
LINK names Iain Vasey as new CEO
The Board of Directors of the Golden Triangle Development LINK announced Tuesday that Iain D. Vasey will serve as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer.
Colom Senate campaign passes $1M mark
Democrat Scott Colom’s campaign for U.S. Senate crossed the $1 million mark in fundraising by the end of 2025, according to his latest filing with the Federal Election Commission.
Mentorship program teaches young girls confidence, leadership
A group of middle school girls took turns addressing aldermen Tuesday night at Starkville City Hall, stepping to the podium to introduce themselves and share the wards and districts where they live.
Roberson unwilling to give up on School Choice
In a meeting Tuesday that lasted less than two minutes, the Senate Education Committee unanimously voted to kill the House’s primary vehicle for getting its school choice legislation across the finish line.
Forgotten Walmart stock brings $90,000 to Lowndes Community Foundation
When Lowndes Community Foundation Treasurer and Co-Founder Jim Davidson found out last year the organization had unclaimed stocks in Walmart, he was surprised.
Mary Means Business: Breakfast all day at Jive Turkey in Starkville
There’s a new restaurant open in Starkville, and folks, it looks like a good one.
Sanderson demo, disaster shelter added to city’s wishlist
The city is looking for state and federal help to tear down the former Sanderson Plumbing Products Plant of Tuffy Lane and maybe build a disaster shelter in its place.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
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