Hosemann sets sights on Jackson economic development and housing
Exactly three months after Jackson Mayor John Horhn took office, his former colleagues in the state Senate are announcing a new emphasis on boosting the capital city’s economy.
Mississippi civil rights attorney seeks congressional seat held by Republican Trent Kelly
A Democratic civil rights attorney who has advocated for better treatment of prisoners and testified against Mississippi’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban said Thursday that he is running for Congress.
‘Prayer and Praise’ night to support Canaan Church, domestic violence victims
Columbus Police Department is bringing back its Prayer and Praise National Night Out event back for a second year on Tuesday.
SNAP-Ed classes teach smarter, healthier eating
Clinique Moore was shopping for groceries in Kroger in July when she was approached by Tequila Stallings, a parent educator assistant for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Discovery Center, about an upcoming cooking program being offered for local adults.
Brothers plead guilty in 2022 murder in Clay County
Two brothers pleaded guilty Wednesday for their roles in the 2022 capital murder of Mikel Craven.
Columbus opts out of state anti-panhandling law
The council voted Wednesday to opt out of a state law that would have forced anyone soliciting money in the city limits to buy a permit or go to jail.
County nets $30.5M in proceeds from OCH sale
The sale of OCH Regional Medical Center to Baptist Memorial Health Care has officially closed, with Oktibbeha County poised to pocket about $30.5 million in net proceeds.
Munson and Brothers Oktoberfest returns for sixth year of food, fun and local flavor
When Ryan Munson, owner of Munson and Brothers Trading Post, opened his store in October 2020 he launched with an Oktoberfest celebration.
Mary Means Business: New restaurant and bar open in East Columbus
We have another restaurant open in East Columbus.
Ask The Dispatch: How can Oktibbeha County invest funds from OCH sale?
With about $30 million in net proceeds expected from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, Oktibbeha County supervisors must now decide how to use the money.
Las Vegas Aces eye historic third WNBA title in four years
Las Vegas has the opportunity to become champions for the third time in four years, a feat surpassed only by the Houston Comets, who won the league’s first four titles in 1997-2000.
Teacher qualification exams prove a stumbling block for many would-be educators in Mississippi
Jennifer Allen has wanted to be a teacher since high school.
Cotton no longer king in Mississippi
When it came to planting cotton this year in May and June, farmer Matt Brignac realized his roughly 2,800 acres of farmland in Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties were too wet for his usual even split of corn and cotton.
Lincoln handwriting, campaign doll among new MSU gifts
After donating a lifetime’s worth of historical treasures to Mississippi State University eight years ago, 85-year-old Frank Williams is still collecting and sharing his passion for Abraham Lincoln, something that began in the sixth grade.
In Memoriam: Judge Gary Goodwin passes away at 68
Municipal Judge Gary Goodwin, 68, passed away Tuesday after dealing with health problems.
Annual Welty Symposium to feature Alabama poet laureate
Ashley M. Jones will return to Mississippi University for Women to keynote the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, set for Oct. 23-25. Jones will present her new poetry collection, “Lullaby for the Grieving.”
Education: 10 local students named to MDE Student Advisory Council
Of the 114 members named to the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2025-2026 State Superintendent Advisory Council, 10 are students from the Golden Triangle.
Education: MUW launches application for four scholarships
Mississippi University for Women is now offering one application that qualifies students for four different scholarships, including one full-tuition scholarship.
Education Brief: CMSD launches new teacher mentor program
Learning never ends for educators. Taking this lesson, the Columbus Municipal School District is providing the Columbus Promise New Teacher Mentor Program.
Education: US Navy honors MSMS alumnus with Stockdale Leadership Award
Two Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science alumni have received distinction in the U.S. Navy.
