Late-arriving mail-in ballots at risk as Mississippi law heads to Supreme Court
Absentee ballots received by mail after Election Day may no longer be counted if the U.S. Supreme Court chooses to overturn a 2020 Mississippi law.
Former LINK employee had 700+ recordings of Higgins
A former Golden Triangle Development LINK employee compiled more than 700 audio recordings of ex-CEO Joe Max Higgins, content from which may have played a part in Higgins’ dismissal from the regional economic development organization.
MSMS festival to bring global cultures to Columbus
Golden Triangle residents can take a trip around the world this weekend without ever leaving the area during the Mississippi School for Mathematics’ International Culture Festival, to be held on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Economic Development: Response times to industrial park emergencies cut in half with new fire and rescue station
When two contractors were critically injured last week in a fire at Steel Dynamics’ Biocarbon Solutions plant, firefighters and paramedics from the new industrial fire and rescue station at the Lowndes County Industrial Park made it to the scene in less than nine minutes.
The Verdict: Circuit court rundown for Aug. 18-Sept. 5
Judge Lee Howard ■ Justin Robert Coggins, manslaughter, 20 years MDOC, five to serve, 15 years suspended with five years probation; ■ Antonio Drummond, burglary
Conference center, trail upgrades nearly done at Plymouth Bluff
Since taking over as the director for Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center in 2024, Chandler Lester has been looking to make improvements wherever he can.
Columbus nixes contract with lobbying firm
The city’s relationship with its lobbyist will be finished by Thanksgiving.
Mary Means Business: New Mexican restaurant coming to Starkville
Nearly a year ago, Arnoldo Camarena started selling tortas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food dishes from a bright yellow food truck in Starkville.
Does your nonprofit want city funds? Get ready to apply
The era of walkup funding requests during city council meetings appears to be ending for good.
Baptist Golden Triangle sets new record with 108 births last month
In October, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle’s maternity services nurses and doctors were busy.
Wastewater expansion advances in northeast Oktibbeha
East Oktibbeha Wastewater District is nearly halfway done with a $1.4 million sewer expansion into the northeastern part of the county, while expansion south of Starkville remains stalled despite more than 200 residents paying deposits toward the project.
Starkville coalition aims to fight food insecurity
Before partnering with Starkville Strong about two years ago, Bridgeway Church was operating a food pantry that fed about 30 families every two to three weeks.
Slimantics: The Winds of (weather) War
There is a scene from the movie, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” that reminds me of our weather here in the Golden Triangle.
14 current or ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers plead not guilty in drug-trafficking scheme
Twenty people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers, have pleaded not guilty to federal charges that allege a widespread drug-trafficking conspiracy.
Public’s help requested in search for missing woman
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a woman last seen on Thursday.
Mississippi begins partial SNAP benefit distribution for November
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is distributing partial Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits in November.
Columbus teacher arrested for possession of weed, meth
A Columbus High School teacher was arrested Monday on drug charges following a traffic stop.
Ask The Dispatch: When it comes to Columbus homes, what’s in a name?
If you’ve ever walked through Columbus’ historic neighborhoods, it’s noticeable that these antebellum homes aren’t just numbered – they carry names.
Community Profile: White brothers carry lessons of service, integrity through military, civilian careers
COLUMBUS – On the way to the assembly line at Airbus, a sign reads, “392 days without an accident.” It’s a reminder of the care
“We’ve got a lot of learning to do”: Bulldogs swarmed by No. 16 Cyclones
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Mississippi State men’s basketball was served a rude awakening up north on Monday, falling 96-80 against No. 16 Iowa State. The
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
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