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.
Education: NHHS’ Lauren Moore named LCSD Teacher of the Year
A little lamination goes a long way.
Education: Shumake leaves impact on CMSD and bright hopes for the future
It is very rare for an event in the Columbus Municipal School District to occur without seeing Josie Shumake.
OCH hospital sale proceeds climb up to $58M
While initially poised to receive about $30.5 million in net proceeds from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, Oktibbeha supervisors are now expecting to pocket between $55 million and $58 million, though they’re no closer to deciding what to do with it.
Former LINK executive, ‘unreplaceable friend,’ passes away Friday
Brenda Lathan was known to many for her work as senior vice president of economic development at the Golden Triangle Development LINK.
Chapman accepts contract to be CMSD superintendent
In a closed-door discussion Monday evening, the Columbus Municipal School District board apparently told its interim superintendent what he needed to hear.
Community Profile: From New York to New Hope: Love of soccer follows Taylor
Now a New Hope resident, Will Taylor is a long way from where he grew up in Saugerties, New York – 1,156 miles and 17-hour car ride to be exact – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Short-term rentals to charge extra taxes countywide
By as soon as Jan. 15, visitors will start paying a little more for short-term rentals in Lowndes County.
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 87, Southern Miss 64
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State women’s basketball improved to 10-1 on the season with an 87-64 win over Southern Miss on Sunday. Head coach Sam Purcell’s
Warm coats, fresh cuts, no cost
Coats were stacked, and clippers were buzzing Saturday at Missionary Union Baptist Church as families made their way to the Cuts and Coats event.
Man injured in Saturday drive-by shooting
Police are investigating a Saturday drive-by shooting that sent one man to the hospital.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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