‘A game changer’: New virtual learning program addresses Mississippi’s teacher shortage
Thanks to a new partnership between the Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi Public Broadcasting, students across the state will be getting new teachers this year.
Starkville couple arrested for financially exploiting a vulnerable adult
A husband and wife were arrested Tuesday for financially exploiting a vulnerable adult relative, a Starkville Police Department press release said.
Lobbying firm defends value of its contract with city
The primary benefit for the city keeping a lobbyist on contract is leveraging relationships that open doors to the halls of power.
Mary Means Business: Lighting Unlimited celebrates 40 years
In 1985, Scott Pridmore’s parents started an electrical supply store in Columbus. That small shop eventually became Lighting Unlimited and Uncommon Living, the lighting and interior design location tucked along Gardner Boulevard that Scott ran alongside his wife, Helen.
Fire from lawnmower sparks claims New Hope man’s life
A fire Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a man under a lean-to structure near his home on Highway 182.
Communication ‘mixup’ to blame for council not hearing from lobbyist
The lack of communication between the city’s contracted lobbying firm and council members was boiled down Wednesday to a simple mixup.
Mississippi is set to execute a man convicted of raping and killing a college student
A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student is set to be executed Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman.
Homecoming tailgates cut, security boosted following weekend shootings
From football games to parades to tailgates, high school homecoming weeks are a time of celebration for local high schoolers, college students and alumni.
$90M aluminum processing facility breaks ground
With shovels in hand, local, state and industry leaders broke ground Wednesday on Dynamic Drive near Aluminum Dynamics, marking the start of construction of Kloeckner Metals’ $90 million aluminum processing facility, to be housed on ADI’s customer campus.
Trustees to discuss future of Franklin, other vacant facilities
As bond-funded projects continue at Columbus Municipal School District, the board of trustees is starting to consider how the district’s unused facilities can be repurposed.
Man wanted for possession of machine gun conversion device
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man believed to be in possession of a machine gun conversion device.
Career expo returns next week to showcase trades
Thousands of eighth grade students from across the state will descend onto East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity next week to get hands-on experience with construction careers at the sixth annual FORGE Your Path Career Expo.
5th arrest made in connection with shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, FBI says
A fifth person has been arrested and charged with capital murder in a weekend shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen injured in a small Mississippi town, the FBI said.
Tired of tires? Have them picked up for free Saturday
Driving through the city, you’re likely to come across a tire or two – or maybe a dozen – strewn along roadsides or piled next to homes.
Bourne brings the right chemistry to CMSD
You could say Timothy Bourne and education have always had the right chemistry together. After all, it was chemistry that got his career bubbling in the classroom.
FBI seeks help to identify suspects in mass shooting that left 6 dead in the Mississippi Delta
FBI agents are seeking the public’s help identifying four people seen near a mass shooting in a Mississippi Delta town that left six killed and more than a dozen injured over the weekend.
Vegetarian chef sure knows how to make good BBQ
In 2010, Tony Harris decided he had finally had enough of the inconsistency with his pitmaster.
MSU Career Horizons Center invites referral to help those with disabilities from Long COVID gain employment
Mississippi State’s Career Horizons Center is on a mission to help individuals with disabilities gain and retain meaningful employment in the Magnolia State.
Ask the Dispatch: If I live in the historic district, do I have to get permission to paint my house?
Residents of the Downtown Historic District began receiving letters recently from the city’s building department reminding them of what changes to their property require prior approval.
The W receives $140k grant to support future Mississippi teachers
Mississippi University for Women has received a $140,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Education through its Mississippi Teacher Residency program, covering tuition, books and fees for 10 teacher candidates.
