Education: Sonya Kovalevsky Day returns to The W
Mississippi University for Women will once again celebrate Sonya Kovalevsky, a pioneer for women in the field of mathematics, with the annual Sonya Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day event Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Education: Board members reflect on time at Hunt ahead of dedication ceremony
Robert Smith and James Richardson still have vivid memories of walking the halls of Hunt school.
Ask The Dispatch: How are historic markers placed in the Golden Triangle?
Driving through Mississippi, you’ve spotted them – green, blue and red cast metal signs standing along highways and sidewalks, marking significant moments and people in history.
Two Soros donations among $600K Colom raised for Senate run
Democrat Scott Colom raised nearly $600,000 for his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in just 27 days after announcing his run.
Community Profile: Woman in elf costume brings singing, dancing to surprise celebrations
In 2023 Nikki Austin, the activities director at Trinity Place Retirement Community, received a TikTok video with a message from her friend Jessica Weseli that would change the trajectory of her life.
Man suffers gunshot wound to head in Clay shooting
A man is reportedly in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head Saturday.
One injured in Friday night Crawford shooting
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a Friday night shooting that left one person injured in Crawford.
Freedom Schools lecture series highlights African American history
The Mt. Zion Memorial Fund launched its 10-week Freedom Schools lecture series Saturday at Genesis Church, beginning with a lesson that looked far beyond the Black Belt Prairie and the Mississippi Delta, all the way back to Africa’s earliest civilizations.
Jackets dominate Clinton in 28-7 win
For nearly a quarter Friday night, Clinton looked ready to make it a fight. But once Starkville found its rhythm, the Yellow Jackets took command and never looked back, rolling to a 28-7 win at Yellow Jacket Stadium.
Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle collision
A Kosciusko man died in a three-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon in Oktibbeha County.
Three families bond behind shared experiences with dwarfism
In 2021, Lindsay Miller, a high school math teacher in New Hope, received a call from the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services about fostering two children.
Faith carries survivor through two bouts of breast cancer
Geraldine Smith was getting ready for bed one Friday in 2022 when she felt a lump on her left breast.
Trainer apologizes for being ‘unprofessional’ to county admin
District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer publicly apologized Wednesday for what he described as “unprofessional” behavior during the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors’ previous meeting.
Trotter renters could soon pay $125 extra for ice
Renting the Trotter Convention Center and its many amenities could come at a higher cost if the city council approves a new public facilities policy on Tuesday.
Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusers
The Vatican’s child protection board said Thursday the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal. Financial reparations for the abused and tougher sanctions for the abusers and their enablers are essential remedies, it said.
Innovate Mississippi startup accelerator wants to create new jobs and opportunities
Mississippi has bemoaned its lack of technology startups and venture capital since the first dot-com boom in the mid 1990s.
Halloween fun returns with pumpkins, candy, costumes
As the crisp air of fall returns and front porches in the Golden Triangle fill with creatures of the night it can only mean one thing – Halloween is back.
9 people have now been arrested in connection with Mississippi mass shooting, FBI says
Nine people have now been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Mississippi Delta town of Leland that left six people dead, an FBI special agent said Thursday.
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
John Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser during his first term and later became a vocal critic, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that officials said contained classified information.
Inmate recovering after being stabbed with broom handle
An inmate previously housed at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center is recovering after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck by other inmates last week.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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