Introducing the inaugural class of the Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame
With the announcement of the inaugural class of the Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame featuring athletes and coaches with contributions dating back to the 1950s for area schools, recreational leagues and the YMCA, The Dispatch is publishing short biographies to help readers remember – or get to know – each of the 10 honorees.
Lowndes sports HOF to announce first class next week
The Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame set a date for the announcement of its inaugural class as well as the inaugural induction ceremony. The class will be announced at a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau office.
Starkville coach Chris Jones named new Hinds head football coach
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones was named the new head coach at Hinds Community College on Monday, ending an eight-year
‘More than just football’: Benjamin Rush gives back, on and off the gridiron
STARKVILLE — Starkville Rotary Club welcomed Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Rush as its guest speaker on Monday, though not to speak about his day job.
Columbus Soccer announces 2024 awards
COLUMBUS — Columbus Soccer announced their community awards honoring the top coaches, volunteers and officials as voted by their peers and organization
New Hope’s Lonnie Shinn Jr. signs with Southeastern Louisiana
NEW HOPE — New Hope tight end Lonnie Shinn Jr. signed his letter of intent to play football at Southeastern Louisiana University on Wednesday. He
Friday Rundown: Panthers, Tigers and Green Wave hit the road with title hopes on the line
COLUMBUS — Three Golden Triangle area teams are still alive in the hunt for a state championship. West Lowndes, Noxubee County and West Point are
Columbus VFW funds competition rifle for local shooter
COLUMBUS — Local veterans gathered on Tuesday night to help further the ambitions of a young athlete. Mathiston native Josie Carr received a check for
Fitness Factor founder, former Columbus resident inducted into WKU Sports Hall of Fame
BOWLING GREEN, K.Y. — Former Columbus resident Beth Jeffers was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Sports Hall of Fame. Jeffers and her fellow inductees
Spears aiming to elevate game with GT Elit
COLUMBUS — Local soccer club Golden Triangle Elite began a new season last week, with several teams competing in the Tupelo Developmental League. The organization’s
Lowndes County youngster hits bullseye in shooting competitions
Local athlete and 4-H member Caden Dees made a impressive debut in shooting competitions this year, winning a gold medal at the State Games of Mississippi in Meridian as well as an Athlete of the Year award.
Columbus Soccer partners with Allegro for health and wellness initiative
COLUMBUS — Columbus Soccer Organization is launching a new initiative aimed at improving athlete health and wellness. The primary goal of the partnership is to
Small ball: Chancy Rogers and the field of dreams
It’s 10:15 on a Saturday morning and Green Quad Field 3 at Cornerstone Park in Starkville is a beehive of baseball activity.
Chain’s life in the water leads to a lap around Key West
July 19, 2025
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