High court denial leaves life sentence in place for Oktibbeha woman
An Oktibbeha County woman convicted in 2011 of killing her husband on a hunting trip has exhausted her appeal options after the Mississippi Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear her case.
Human remains found in wooded area in Oktibbeha County
Authorities believe it will be at least three to four weeks before they can identify human remains found Thursday in a wooded area off Stuart Road east of Starkville.
Detour ahead: Major weekend closure planned on Hwy 82 East
Travelers looking to get to Columbus next weekend will have to detour off Highway 82 East through West Point.
Eclectic European: Amata Italian Restaurant to open mid-January
Renovations are nearly complete at the future site of Amata Italian Restaurant on Main Street, expected to open by mid-January.
Body found at old Sanderson site showed no major physical trauma
An autopsy confirmed a body found Nov. 20 at the former Sanderson Plumbing facility as 34-year-old Nashieka Dobbs, according to a press release Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant issued Friday.
LINK touts growth, progress after turbulent year
Despite “what a year” it’s been for the Golden Triangle Development LINK, Chief Operating Officer Meryl Fisackerly said the region’s industrial development arm has continued pushing forward with major projects.
A quieter Christmas offered for sensory-sensitive kids
Lights, music and crowded rooms are often staples of the holiday season, but for children with sensory sensitivities, those same traditions can turn from festive to overwhelming.
MSU librarian leads effort to honor Mississippi’s first Black legislators
DeeDee Baldwin, engagement librarian at Mississippi State University, has spent the last six years researching the first Black legislators in the state.
Farm-to-table: Student farm’s first harvest marks milestone in campus-grown dining options at MSU
Mississippi State University is working to expand farm-to-table options in dining halls across campus through a partnership between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the university’s dining service partner, Aramark.
Zach Bryan announces May performance at Davis Wade Stadium
Grammy Award-winning country singer Zach Bryan will be stopping at Mississippi State University in May on his 2026 tour.
The Verdict: Circuit court rundown for Sept. 8-Oct. 17
Clay County Judge Lee Howard ■ Jeramy Oubre, grand larceny, five years MDOC, none to serve, five years suspended with probation; ■ Greyson Klutts, manslaughter,
New 471 area code to roll out in Mississippi as 662 numbers run out
Starting in the new year, new phone numbers in the 662 area code will start with 471 following an all services area code overlay approved by the Mississippi Public Service Commission.
Reading therapy: Kitty reading program builds literacy skills, socializes cats
A week before Thanksgiving, 6-year-old Callie Grace Faucette and 7-year-old Scott Thomas Boone sat cross-legged on the floor of the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society’s adoption room, reading books aloud as cats nuzzled into their laps and pawed at the pages.
Mary Means Business: Will Bulley’s Lodge open a butcher shop in Columbus?
Bulley’s Lodge in Caledonia is in the market for a second location.
Large-scale events ‘paused’ in Clay after shooting
Large-scale promoted events are illegal in rural Clay County for the foreseeable future.
Families honor loved ones lost to gun violence
Reita Humphries knows what it’s like to spend the holidays grieving.
Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee
A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Mississippi graduate student was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended on Tuesday.
Panhandling barred after dark in Starkville
Panhandling will no longer be allowed after dark in Starkville, following the board of aldermen’s unanimous vote Tuesday evening to add a nighttime ban to the city’s solicitation ordinance.
High schooler convicted of robbery… in mock trial
The stakes were high Tuesday for defendant Carmelo Anthony, who faced up to 45 years after pleading guilty to armed robbery.
Area law enforcement arrest 20 for DUI during holiday weekend
Local law enforcement agencies arrested at least 20 suspects for allegedly driving under the influence over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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