Suspect in shooting attempts to ditch gun in Hardee’s bathroom
Two Columbus men are behind bars for their alleged involvement in a Tuesday shooting that led to one suspect attempting to ditch a gun inside a Hardee’s bathroom toilet.
Community feedback guides YMCA’s search for director
After nearly six years at the helm, Jimmy Woodruff will retire in December from his role as executive director of the Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA.
Judge dismisses lawsuit claims against ex-county administrator
A federal judge will allow certain complaints to move forward in a lawsuit a former employee filed against the county and Tax Assessor/Collector JoHelen Walker.
Mary Means Business: New Mexican restaurant coming to East Columbus
Columbus will have a new Mexican restaurant to add to the rotation later this year.
Former student sues University of Mississippi and Omega Psi Phi over alleged hazing
A former Omega Psi Phi pledge who alleges he was so severely beaten during the Nu Eta chapter’s “Hell Night” that he had to relearn how to walk is now suing the fraternity, the University of Mississippi, multiple other people and organizations.
August unemployment rates dip across Golden Triangle
All counties in the Golden Triangle saw a decrease in unemployment rates last month.
Community Profile: Stay-at-home mom hopes to lead by example in serving others
Serving others doesn’t require waiting for the perfect moment to start. For Amy Sumrall, it’s all about creating the perfect moment.
Sober living program still $31K short of completing expansion
Dusty Snider, founder and director of the faith-based sober living program Crossroads of Columbus, said most addicts who surrender themselves for treatment have almost nothing.
Man involved in international child porn ring to be turned over to ICE
A man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography and illegal reentry into the United States following his 2024 arrest in Lowndes County.
Education: The W to host annual Campus Safety Day on Thursday
Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Housing and Residence Life will host its annual Campus Safety Day on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Hogarth Dining Center parking lot.
Public’s help requested in search for missing man
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man last seen on Thursday.
Students earn training, build soft skills through work-based learning
When April Dill was hired as the new director of Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Millsaps Career and Technology Center in May, one of her primary missions for the school year was to provide more opportunities for students that come through the center.
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival returns to Columbus next week
In decades past, Seventh Avenue North was once a hub for Columbus’ Black community, lined with Black-owned businesses, night clubs, restaurants and shops, with the historic Queen City Hotel at its heart.
Ask The Dispatch: What Columbus parking lots are getting facelifts next year?
Columbus plans to embark early next year on an estimated $468,500 parking lot improvement project.
Attorney with Columbus ties suspended from practicing law
Cory Ferraez is no longer allowed to practice law in Mississippi following an order handed down by the Supreme Court Complaint Tribunal granting the Mississippi Bar’s request to suspend his license.
Man arrested after allegedly fracturing infant’s skull
A Columbus man was arrested Monday in connection to a violent domestic assault that left a 6-month-old infant with a fractured skull.
Deep South mayors discuss building prosperous communities at economic growth conference
Mayors of cities across the Deep South gathered at the Jackson Convention Center for the inaugural DELTA FEST conference, a gathering of financial leaders and partners for economic change.
Rare portraits of enslaved Mississippians displayed together at Mississippi Museum of Art
With powerfully haunting eyes and an enigmatic expression, “Portrait of Frederick,” an enslaved man painted circa 1840, stares out at visitors of the Mississippi Museum of Art.
