Education Brief: Local students elected to Phi Kappa Phi
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Education Brief: Xinchao Liu receives degree from Georgia Tech
Xinchao Liu, of Starkville, has earned a doctor of philosophy with a major in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
Columbus man killed in Saturday motorcycle wreck
A Columbus man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle wreck.
Hard growing season, trade war, soybeans caught in middle
Dust kicks up in the afternoon air over rows of crops as Dale Weaver’s combine crawls across a field of soybeans, the roar of the machine blending with the crunch of the stalks.
Residents share what America means to them for nation’s anniversary
In a makeshift studio Friday morning inside the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center, Isabel Candelario Vanegas told the story of what America means to her.
Starkville resident wins $100K in second chance drawing
A second chance from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation turned a losing ticket from a Starkville resident into a $100,000 win Thursday.
Hunt monument, historic marker unveiling planned for Oct. 30
A grand re-opening ceremony for Hunt Intermediate School is scheduled for the end of October, nearly three months after the school year began.
EPA helping Noxubee with park, downtown upgrades
Residents could see a face lift coming for their parks and downtown areas in the near future after the county was selected for an Environmental Protection Agency program that aims to boost economic growth and outdoor recreation.
Engines will hum, pets will prance at 21st Annual Caledonia Days
After volunteering at last year’s Caledonia Days and seeing the joy the festivities brought to the community, Christina Williams felt called to get more involved the next go around.
Mississippi towns say ‘no’ to school choice as state-level push continues
As conservative lawmakers promise to expand school choice next year, a handful of Mississippi cities are taking a public stand against the policy.
Harvest Market organizers hope to double success of spring Fae festival
When Wesley Stewart retired from the Navy, he knew he wanted to live someplace quiet and on a large tract of land.
TSA PreCheck enrollment event returns to GTRA
Golden Triangle travelers have another chance this month to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck program.
Tupelo to Nashville flights secure amid shutdown. For now.
Flights from Tupelo Regional Airport to Nashville Tennessee and Dallas Texas will continue for at least another month, despite funding concerns amid the federal government shutdown.
Mary Means Business: Proof Bakery closes shop
TJ Manna, owner of Proof, announced the downtown bakery’s closure last week.
Attempted armed robbery leaves two victims shot
Police are requesting the public’s help in finding a suspect in an attempted armed robbery that sent two men to the hospital.
Council again takes aim at axing lobbyist
The future of the city’s contract with a Jackson-based lobbying firm is again in doubt, with four council members now openly questioning what the city actually gets in return for the monthly fee.
CPD works toward federal compliance with crime reporting
Law enforcement agencies from across North Mississippi joined Columbus Police Department on Tuesday for a report-writing workshop aimed at helping departments comply with the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System.
Residents back towing reform in Starkville
Christine Williams has long been aware of the frustrations of Mississippi State University parents and students when it comes to towing services in Starkville, often following along through social media.
Man arrested after woman wakes to find him in her bedroom
A Crawford man was arrested for burglary after a woman said she woke up to find him standing in her bedroom early Monday morning.
West Point man arrested for murder after Sunday shooting
A man was charged with murder after fatally shooting another man Sunday night.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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