Councilman seeks to build small homes behind Waffle House
It’s been almost a year since the city council tabled discussion on a small home development on Waverly Road, instead requesting more information from the developer, Ward 3 Councilman Rusty Greene.
Visit Columbus has new slogan: ‘The Storybook South’
Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau is getting a fresh look after approving a new logo and slogan at Tuesday’s board meeting.
City considers temporarily closing road that leads to illegal dumpsite
At the curve where Pine Avenue turns into Walnut Street, the city keeps a sign posted that reads, “No Dumping.”
Community leaders honored by Starkville Partnership
The Starkville Town and Country Garden Club was among five organizations and individuals honored Tuesday night at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s annual awards banquet and 25th anniversary celebration at The Mill at MSU.
First home demolished under blight remediation program
Three years since funds were first allocated to the city’s blight remediation program, officials on Wednesday watched the first purchased home be demolished.
As temperatures plunge, Columbus activates warming shelter for vulnerable residents
With extremely cold temperatures expected to persist through February, multiple local agencies have partnered to open a warming shelter at the MLK Center for those in need of a safe place to spend the night.
Caledonia teen indicted in two felonies: viral beating video and sexual assault of a girl
A Caledonia teenager faces adult felony charges, some stemming from a viral social media video where he is seen holding another teenager at gunpoint.
State bills would allow MSMS to start accepting sophomores
If Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has its way in the legislature this session, enrollment could expand to include high school sophomores as early as July 2026.
Mary Means Business: Pizazz gets new owner and Friendly City Books moves
Chase Hazard, owner of Uncommon Living, is adding another venture to her already full plate.
Mississippi bills would put repeat domestic abusers on a public registry
Kimberly Bartlett endured a year of beatings and strangulation at the hands of two former partners who are now incarcerated for crimes stemming from the abuse.
Absentee ballots available for March 10 state primary
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots for the March 10 state primary election are now available at each county’s respective circuit clerk’s office.
Frostbite races return Saturday with more than 1,000 runners
Kicking off bright and early Saturday morning, the 41st annual Frostbite races are set to host more than 1,000 runners for the second consecutive year.
More than Lincoln: Lessons in history and humanity at MSU
Whether it’s a group of elementary school students on a field trip or a crowd of retired visitors coming through on a tour, visitors of the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana tend to leave having learned something new about the nation’s 16th president.
Education: W, EMCC students come together for leadership retreat
A cohort of first-generation students from Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College, members of the Lowndes First-generation Youth Realizing Success Together Leaders, came together at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center for the 2026 leadership retreat, Jan. 8-9.
Education Briefs for 1-27-26
Local students named to Samford Dean’s List BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Three local students were among more than 2,575 named to the Samford University Dean’s List
Community Profile: Longtime friends shape future of law enforcement in Noxubee County
Tedrick Liddell and Andreas Walker once walked the halls of Noxubee County High School together as members of the Class of 1993. Today, they lead law enforcement agencies side by side in the same county where they grew up.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s the status of Columbus Place?
Since Georgia-based Hull Property Group purchased the former Leigh Mall in 2019 and rebranded it as Columbus Place, residents have wondered what the future holds for the long-struggling property.
Golden Triangle largely spared by winter storm
Severe winter weather left most of the Golden Triangle unscathed this weekend, while other parts of the state have dealt with large-scale power outages, falling debris and iced over roads.
Two men charged with rape, holding woman against her will
Two men are accused of raping and holding a woman against her will Wednesday, Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Bryan Moore told The Dispatch.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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