Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation
A judge on Friday ordered special elections for the Mississippi Supreme Court after earlier finding that the electoral map used to select justices violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Ask The Dispatch: What happens to drugs seized by law enforcement?
In the last year, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office’s STING Unit seized more than 12 pounds of methamphetamine, eight pounds of cocaine and nearly three pounds of fentanyl while investigating federal-level cases.
Rocket weapons manufacturer to bring 100 jobs
The acquisition of a previously abandoned munitions assembly facility by Firehawk Aerospace is set to bring 100 new jobs to the region over the next five years.
A Dispatch Analysis: Forensic lab speeds cases but revenue lags
If you want to keep your friend’s cake recipe a secret, don’t let Claudette Gilman walk off with a sample.
In Memoriam: Athlete, pioneer, community leader…with ‘thighs like Earl Campbell’
It was 1992, and Daphne Lee Brown was living in California when her dad, Thomas Lee Sr., called to tell he had just bought a Columbus funeral home at the age of 49.
Suspect charged with murder after remains of missing man identified
Human remains discovered earlier this month on Stuart Road have been identified, and a Starkville man was subsequently charged with murder.
Two arrested after brief police chase ended in crash
Two people were arrested on felony charges after leading police on a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash.
CLW, TVA partner again on program to cut utility costs for low-income homeowners
Columbus Light and Water paved the way Thursday for another set of homeowners to receive home improvements and reduce utility costs.
CVB hopes to reel in big catch with Bassmaster high school tournament
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau is hoping to reel in a big catch this summer and potentially host the 2026 Mississippi B.A.S.S. Nation High School State Tournament.
Woman charged after Mississippi Walmart shoppers say they found razor blades in loaves of bread
A woman who allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores was arrested on Tuesday.
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi
A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district.
Starkville, Columbus on pace to exceed FY 26 sales tax budget
Both Columbus and Starkville, now a quarter of the way through Fiscal Year 2026, are on pace to exceed their projected sales tax budgets.
Westlake Chemical closure in Aberdeen set to affect 99 workers
Dozens of workers are set to be affected by the impending closure of Westlake Corporation’s polyvinyl chloride plant at the company’s site in Aberdeen, including those commuting from the Golden Triangle.
‘Happy’ volunteers shop, wrap and deliver gifts to hundreds
The sounds of folding wrapping paper and stretching tape broke through the background noise of Christmas music Wednesday morning at Columbus Air Force Base’s event center.
MUW ranks first in state for median earnings post-graduation
A new earnings indicator created by the U.S. Department of Education this month ranks Mississippi University for Women as the top university in the state for undergraduate earnings after graduation.
Mary Means Business: Starkville consignment shop opens under new ownership
Two years ago, Michele Austin, owner of Revolution, planted a seed with store manager Jessica Taylor: start saving so you can buy the shop when I’m ready to retire.
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 105, Alabama State 57
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State women’s basketball posted its most dominant win of the season on Wednesday, taking down Alabama State to the tune of 105-57
7th Ave closure to reshape soccer complex access
As the spring sports season approaches, buses and traffic for games held at Roger Short Soccer Complex will take a new route to get to the soccer fields.
Good deeds earn a good read at New Hope Upper Elementary
A crowd of elementary students gathered around Principal Andy Edwards on Tuesday, eagerly awaiting to rip into the 6-foot Christmas present sitting near the front office at New Hope Upper Elementary School.
15 high-end apartments in former First Baptist Church to be finished by Feb
High-end apartments in the former First Baptist Church on Seventh Street North will be move-in ready by February, with more developments still to come.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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