Survivor credits faith, family with her recovery
For Evette Rice, a special education inclusion teacher at Columbus Middle School, the first indication there was something wrong with her health was immense pain in her left arm.
Education: Wood Magic Science Fair
Classes from several Lowndes County elementary schools attended the Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic Science Fair earlier this month. Hosted by MSU’s Department of Sustainable
Three accused of stealing $46K in copper from TVA site
Three county residents were arrested last week for the theft of about $46,000 worth of copper from a Tennessee Valley Authority facility in West Point.
Macon man indicted in fatal Oasis Lounge shooting
A Macon man was indicted Monday for his alleged role in the March 2024 shooting at Oasis Lounge in Clay County that killed one woman and left 12 other victims injured.
Ask The Dispatch: How 16th Section land complicates Franklin Academy’s future
With the shuttering of Franklin Academy earlier this year, Columbus Municipal School District trustees must decide what comes next for the property.
Community Profile: After losing family to domestic violence, Butts devotes career to supporting victims
Patrice Butts keeps a photo of her mother and sister on her desk at Safe Haven, where she works as a case manager for victims of domestic violence.
Grant offers homeowners up to $3.5K to build storm shelters
A statewide grant program is offering Mississippi homeowners up to $3,500 to build safe rooms, also known as storm shelters, on their properties.
Caledonia rallies around pharmacist whose business burned
Judy Enlow sat in a metal folding chair Saturday patiently waiting on her burger to finish cooking.
Early Sunday fire destroys Northside home
A fire early Sunday destroyed a Northside home, according to Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes.
Dawgs drop fourth straight with fourth quarter collapse against Longhorns
STARKVILLE – The sense of disbelief in Davis Wade Stadium had given way to frustration by the time Mississippi State faced a 4th and 20
Rapid Recap: Texas 45, Mississippi State 38
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s losing streak in SEC play extended to 16 games in disastrous fashion in Starkville on Saturday. The Bulldogs led 38-21 with
Nonprofit-funded mammogram saves woman’s life
Shelby Holocher’s fight against cancer began long before her diagnosis.
Born in the gaps: Maternity care deserts exacerbate infant mortality in Mississippi
In 2024, Mississippi’s infant mortality rate was recorded at a rate of 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births within their first year of life, or roughly one death out of every 100 babies born.
Mobile college and career planning services offered to students in Mississippi Delta
Clarksdale High School Graduation Coach Tre’Shawn Malone exited the front doors of the high school and escorted two senior students to a 17-foot truck parked in the bus loop. As they approached the Get2College Mobile Unit, an outside TV monitor played YouTube videos about college. Malone verified that the team was ready and then sent one student into the back of the unit. The second stepped on the custom mat and climbed the stairs into the front of the vehicle.
Fear, stigma and slow justice keep abuse in the shadows: 90% go unreported
For victims of assault, silence can often be as heavy as violence itself. For Evie Vidrine, that silence came from knowing what might happen if she spoke up.
Virtual classrooms keep students learning despite teacher shortage
Near the beginning of this school year, West Point High School lost their Algebra II teacher to a family emergency.
Three pets killed in Thursday camper fire
Three pets were killed in a camper fire Thursday afternoon at Dewayne Hayes Campground.
Sec of State’s office hopes to bolster election engagement with new ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
The Secretary of State’s office is calling on Mississippi voters to design the state’s new “I Voted” sticker for the 2026 midterm elections.
Columbus, Starkville sales tax collections off to promising start in Fiscal Year 2026
In the first month of Fiscal Year 2026, Columbus and Starkville are already ahead of last year’s sales tax revenues with 2.21% growth in Columbus and 7.13% growth in Starkville compared to last October.
Four Delta men arrested in Starkville on gambling charges
Four men were arrested Wednesday at Walmart Supercenter for gambling. Two of the suspects also face firearms charges.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
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