Funding switch-a-roo sparks chaos for mental health services
Mississippi mental health providers were among thousands scrambling Tuesday night after sudden sweeping federal funding cuts threatened to immediately shut down mental health and addiction programs nationwide, a decision reversed the following day with no explanation.
Golden Triangle residents honor MLK with marches, service projects
Communities across the Golden Triangle will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning Saturday and lasting until Wednesday with marches, worship services and service projects focused on unity, justice and community engagement.
Fossil park awarded $536K grant for kayak, canoe launch
The Dr. John “Jack” Kaye Cretaceous Fossil Park is now mostly funded thanks to a grant from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.
Wall Street slumps as bank and tech stocks fall
Losses for several banks and Big Tech stocks pulled indexes lower on Wednesday, even though the majority of stocks on Wall Street rose.
Driver ran stop sign, hit Head Start bus
Everyone involved in an early Wednesday morning accident between a Head Start bus and another vehicle walked away with no injuries.
Appeals court upholds conviction in 2021 Caledonia manslaughter
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the culpable negligence manslaughter conviction against a Scottish man in the 2021 shooting death of his wife in Caledonia.
New court administrator could be in place by April
The city plans to have a new municipal court administrator in place no later than April 1.
School Choice: Voucher bill sparks accountability, autonomy fears
A school choice bill heading to the House floor would allow families to use public education dollars to send their children to private school, a proposal both private and public school leaders in the Golden Triangle largely oppose.
Mary Means Business: Local wine bar expands non-alcoholic offerings
I know a lot of folks kick off the new year with resolutions – upgrades, resets and lifestyle changes meant to set the tone for the months ahead.
Ask The Dispatch: What kind of economic impact do recreational sports tournaments have in the Golden Triangle?
In 2025, recreational sports tournaments hosted at area public facilities generated more than $6.8 million in economic activity.
JTB Furniture to cease operations after 94 years
After nearly 100 years in business, the Johnston Tombigbee Furniture factory off Waterworks Road will cease operations in February.
Teen charged with shooting into dwelling after Saturday fight
A Saturday night fight escalated when a gun was fired into a home, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told The Dispatch.
Child recovering from gunshot wound after Tuesday rescue
A child is recovering from a gunshot wound after being saved Monday by police, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
FBI: Arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it’s a Jewish house of worship
A suspect in an arson fire at a synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan decades ago admitted to targeting the historic institution because it’s a Jewish house of worship and confessed what he had done to his father, who turned him in to authorities after observing burn marks on his son’s ankles, hands and face, the FBI said Monday.
Education: Hands-on learning meets entrepreneurship in Yellow Jacket MakerSpace Merchandise Stores
Students at Partnership Middle, Armstrong Junior High and Starkville High schools have put their creativity to work to plan and produce products for in-school Merchandise Stores through each school’s MakerSpace.
Education: The W brings home Nightingale Award, secures student leadership positions at state nursing convention
Four students from the Baccalaureate Nursing Program in the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Mississippi University for Women were recently elected to state positions within the Mississippi Association for Student Nurses at the Mississippi Nurses Association annual convention.
Education brief: Belhaven University President’s List
Several local students are among those named to Belhaven University’s President’s List and Dean’s List for fall 2025.
Education brief: Application deadline for MAS scholarship nears
Mississippi Association of Supervisors is accepting applications for the 2026 County Employee Scholarship Program until Feb. 1.
Two arrested after burglary, vandalism on Highway 45 North
Two men were arrested Sunday after allegedly burglarizing and vandalizing a pair of properties on Highway 45 North.
Columbus HR director, fire chief retiring this year
Human Resources Director Pat Mitchell is retiring June 19 after logging 40 years of service with the city.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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