Teens charged after shots fired on North Lehmberg
Two Columbus teenagers were arrested Monday in connection to a shooting on North Lehmberg Road.
America250 Airstream stopping Friday in Columbus
The “Our American Story” initiative will stop in the city this week as part of its cross-country tour collecting testimonials on what it means to be an American.
Education: Students get a hands-on look at watershed conservation with MSU Extension
During Jacket Thrive Intersession last week, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District welcomed guests from Mississippi State University’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture to the “Let’s Get Wild” enrichment camp to share about water conservation and careers in environmental science.
Education: Applications open for 2026 MAS scholarship
Mississippi Association of Supervisors is now accepting applications for the 2026 MAS County Employee Scholarship Program.
Education: SLP students, faculty from The W attend MSHA conference
A team of Mississippi University for Women speech-language pathology students emerged victorious recently, beating out teams of students from universities across Mississippi in the Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Praxis Bowl at the annual conference, held in Flowood.
Education: Local students among Arkansas State grads
Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Summer Commencement at First National Bank Arena.
Education: CAAD students at MSU compete to design resource center for local nonprofit
Thirteen teams comprised of students from each major in Mississippi State’s College of Architecture, Art and Design – architecture, art, building construction science and interior design – competed for top honors and a cash prize in the annual Brasfield & Gorrie Student Design Competition.
Ask The Dispatch: Is it true sheriff’s don’t use radar to catch speeders?
In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers proposed a bill that would expand the usage of radar technology to sheriffs and their deputies across the state.
Community Profile: MSU professor blends ancient art with modern tech
When Donna Clevinger takes the stage at Mississippi State University, she’s not just directing actors. From robots performing in Roman comedies to 3D animations reviving Roman tragedies, Clevinger is finding new ways to blend traditional arts with modern technology.
MSU Tailgating: ‘Spending time with friends and family was always the point… now it’s just too inaccessible’
“I started tailgating with my parents, and we used to tailgate right in front of the M Club,” Mississippi State alumnus and longtime fan/tailgater Chris Richards said. “We’d pull up the trucks and let down the tailbed, lay out our food and stuff.”
CPD ‘Prayer and Praise’ night postponed
Tonight’s Columbus Police Department’s Prayer and Praise National Night Out event has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
Dart disappointed after turnovers doom the Giants in a 26-14 loss to the Saints
After his costly fumble, New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart put his hands to his helmet in frustration.
Moments that mattered in MSU’s road loss to Aggies
Mississippi State’s bid to upset No. 6 Texas A&M at Kyle Field on Saturday fell short of the mark. The offense was stuck in the
Woman charged with felony DUI after fatal car crash
A Lowndes County woman was arrested Friday in connection with a September car crash that resulted in the death of a man.
Rapid Recap: No. 6 Texas A&M 31, Mississippi State 9
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Mississippi State offense couldn’t get out of first gear on Saturday, crossing midfield just twice and coughing up the ball
Newspaper investigation leads Mississippi officials to tackle addiction with opioid settlement money
City and county officials across Mississippi have taken new steps to address addiction with opioid settlement money in the wake of Mississippi Today’s investigation into how these funds have been managed and spent.
Federal resolution threatens area rail trail project
A nearly 40-mile rail line stretching from West Point to Ackerman that has remained dormant for more than two decades has the potential to become a bustling destination for walkers and bikers through Starkville’s planned rail-to-trail project.
City may list parking lot with broker rather than donate it to church
The public parking lot at Sixth Street South and College Street next to Columbus Global First Methodist Church is one of 12 the city owns that is considered in “poor” condition, according to a recent report from the Neel-Schaffer engineering firm.
High-end apartments under construction at The Depot
A crew with Gene Reid’s construction company started Monday tearing out wood floors on the first level of The Depot at Main and 13th Street South, beginning the space’s conversion from commercial space to six high-end apartments.
Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown
Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government.
