Downtown Columbus to kick off football season Saturday with drawings, scavenger hunt
With football season around the corner, and sports of all sorts kicking off soon, downtown Columbus is also gearing up for game day with a new event and scavenger hunt.
Federal judge blocks parts of Mississippi ban on DEI in public schools
A federal judge has blocked portions of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools from being enforced while a lawsuit against it is underway.
Mary Means Business: Historic Varsity Theater listed for sale
One of downtown Columbus’ most recognizable landmarks is up for grabs.
Economic development: Premier hotel planned as first piece of mixed-use project in Starkville
A boutique hotel and new home for the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library will anchor a planned 15-acre development between the Cotton District and Mississippi State University.
Man pleads guilty to sexual battery of a minor
A Tupelo man pleaded guilty Wednesday to the sexual battery of a minor.
Ruben’s closing at month’s end after 70 years in business
A 70-year-old fixture by the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is closing at the end of the month.
Columbus Air Force Base opens new STEM center
Rocketry, robotics and a little bit of flight simulation are just a few of the offerings at Columbus Air Force Base through its newest initiative.
Supervisors approve $55M sale of OCH to Baptist
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY – Supervisors on Monday approved a $55 million purchase agreement to sell OCH Regional Medical Center to Baptist Memorial Health Care, putting the
Mississippi Supreme Court map violates Voting Rights Act, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to redraw its Supreme Court electoral map, after finding the map dilutes the power of Black voters.
LINK celebrates new office, dedicating training room to longtime advocate Bobby Harper
The Golden Triangle Development LINK celebrated the opening of its new office Tuesday, welcoming dozens of community members, business partners and local officials to the new 7,000-square-foot building at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
Officer who crashed into civilian resigns from CPD
A police officer who caused a vehicle crash that seriously injured a civilian has resigned.
GTRA to host TSA PreCheck event next week
Golden Triangle travelers looking for an easier time at airport security may be in luck next week.
Suspects arrested in two separate Monday shootings
Two unrelated shootings reported Monday left a victim injured and multiple suspects under arrest, Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Bryan Moore told The Dispatch.
Ask The Dispatch: What does it take to close a landfill?
Starkville’s landfill, located near the intersection of Rockhill and Butler roads, has been out of use since about 2018.
Public’s help wanted in locating Sunday shooting suspect
Police have identified a suspect in a Sunday shooting that sent a Columbus man to the hospital.
Starkville parking rates to increase in Midtown, Cotton District
Patrons will see the cost of parking in ParkMobile spots throughout Midtown and the Cotton District increase in the coming months.
Homes, shops coming to Burns Bottom by 2028 in $800K deal
Work should begin this fall on redeveloping the old Burns Bottom subdivision, with the first residential and commercial units available for sale by 2028.
Education: Stats Tell the Story: MSU’s Famous Maroon Band students have what it takes to succeed
Mississippi State University members of the Famous Maroon Band aren’t just good musicians – they tend to be students who make everything look easy, including maintaining a high GPA.
Greg Iles, Mississippi author of ‘Natchez Burning’ trilogy, dies of cancer at 65
Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy and other works, has died.
Education: New Hope spirit squads will make history ‘together’
“Together As One” has taken on a new meaning for the New Hope band, coed cheerleading team and Dance Xpress.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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