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Police at a cemetery following a chase incident

Clay County Man Arrested After Chaotic Cemetery Pursuit

January 21, 2025

News Summary A 26-year-old man from Clay County, Mississippi, named Jaylen Saul, is facing multiple charges after a wild police chase through Greenwood Cemetery. Saul is accused of causing damage...

A neighborhood in West Point, with residents engaging in the search for a missing person.

West Point Police Search for Missing Man Timothy Dawayne Gillespie

January 20, 2025

News Summary The West Point community is on high alert as local police issue a missing person alert for 50-year-old Timothy Dawayne Gillespie, last seen without a shirt in the...

A lively nightclub scene in West Point with people dancing and enjoying music.

West Point Man Takes Responsibility for Nightclub Incident

January 17, 2025

News Summary Alonzo Seals, a 29-year-old resident of West Point, has pleaded guilty to shooting into a building at C’s Place nightclub last July. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Seals...

Police vehicle during a drug bust in Columbus MS

Columbus, MS Major Drug Bust Targets Local Businesses

January 17, 2025

News Summary Columbus, Mississippi, experienced a significant drug bust on January 16, 2025, involving a sting operation that targeted four local businesses suspected of illegal marijuana sales. The Lowndes County...

Columbus residents discussing safety after shooting incident

Columbus Residents Reeling from Recent Shooting Incident

January 16, 2025

News Summary Columbus, Mississippi is grappling with the aftermath of a shooting on January 12, 2023, that left a juvenile injured. The incident has raised safety concerns within the community,...

Community members collaborating to find a missing person.

Starkville Family Seeks Help in Finding Missing Man

January 15, 2025

News Summary The Starkville Police Department is urgently asking for assistance in locating Sylvester Warren Jr., who has been missing for two to three months. His family is distraught and...

Fans celebrating Starkville Academy's basketball win over Pillow Academy.

Starkville Academy Dominates Pillow Academy in 68-42 Win

January 15, 2025

News Summary Starkville Academy showcased an impressive performance on Tuesday night, defeating Pillow Academy with a score of 68-42. Led by standout players Brayden Frazier, Kaleb Prather, and DJ Spencer,...

Dawn in Starkville showing parked cars and a quiet street

Starkville Auto Burglary Incident Raises Community Concerns

January 15, 2025

News Summary Starkville residents are in shock after the recent arrest of Jordan McAtee, an 18-year-old, for auto burglaries occurring on January 12. The Starkville Police Department has charged him...

Local high school athletes and coaches in Starkville during a sporting event.

Starkville Sportswriter Honored as Mississippi’s Best

January 14, 2025

News Summary Robbie Faulk, a sportswriter for the Starkville Daily News, has been named Mississippi Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. His dedication to high school...

Law enforcement conducting a drug bust in Mississippi during a traffic stop

Major Drug Bust in Mississippi: Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized

January 14, 2025

News Summary In a significant drug bust in Columbus, Mississippi, law enforcement discovered 7 kilos each of cocaine and fentanyl during a traffic stop. The suspect, Daryl Dewayne Crowden, was...

POLITICS

Rendering of mixed-use development project in Starkville, MS.

Development Project Approved in Starkville

January 11, 2025

News Summary The Board of Aldermen in Starkville has approved a setback variance for a significant mixed-use development project near 521 S. Montgomery Street. The decision, made on January 7,...

People collaborating on the digitization of civil rights historical documents

Mississippi State University Unveils Hidden Civil Rights Stories

January 7, 2025

News Summary Mississippi State University (MSU) has been awarded a $123,403 grant from CLIR for a project aimed at digitizing untold civil rights stories of Black Mississippians. This initiative, titled...

Residents of Brookville Garden sharing winter coats with children

Brookville Garden Community Achieves Impactful Coat Drive

January 6, 2025

News Summary Brookville Garden residents united for a successful coat drive, distributing 237 winter coats to local children and adults in need. BG on the Rise led the initiative, promoting...

Residents of Starkville participating in community activities related to the upcoming mayoral election.

Starkville Prepares for Competitive Mayoral Race

January 4, 2025

News Summary Starkville is buzzing with anticipation as three candidates officially enter the mayoral race: incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill, former Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough, and computer science teacher Brenna Betts....

Volunteers delivering Christmas meals in Starkville

Starkville Community Unites for Christmas Celebration

January 2, 2025

News Summary On Christmas Day, Starkville residents demonstrated their community spirit by providing home-cooked meals for first responders and support for displaced families. Almost Like Home has organized this initiative...

Theo Hummer teaching music at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

Theo Hummer Returns to MSMS After 30 Years

January 1, 2025

News Summary Columbus, Mississippi, celebrates the return of local graduate Theo Hummer, who has come back to teach poetry and music at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science after...

CRIME

Police at a cemetery following a chase incident

Clay County Man Arrested After Chaotic Cemetery Pursuit

January 21, 2025

News Summary A 26-year-old man from Clay County, Mississippi, named Jaylen Saul, is facing multiple charges after a wild police chase through Greenwood Cemetery. Saul is accused of causing damage...

A neighborhood in West Point, with residents engaging in the search for a missing person.

West Point Police Search for Missing Man Timothy Dawayne Gillespie

January 20, 2025

News Summary The West Point community is on high alert as local police issue a missing person alert for 50-year-old Timothy Dawayne Gillespie, last seen without a shirt in the...

A lively nightclub scene in West Point with people dancing and enjoying music.

West Point Man Takes Responsibility for Nightclub Incident

January 17, 2025

News Summary Alonzo Seals, a 29-year-old resident of West Point, has pleaded guilty to shooting into a building at C’s Place nightclub last July. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Seals...

Police vehicle during a drug bust in Columbus MS

Columbus, MS Major Drug Bust Targets Local Businesses

January 17, 2025

News Summary Columbus, Mississippi, experienced a significant drug bust on January 16, 2025, involving a sting operation that targeted four local businesses suspected of illegal marijuana sales. The Lowndes County...

Columbus residents discussing safety after shooting incident

Columbus Residents Reeling from Recent Shooting Incident

January 16, 2025

News Summary Columbus, Mississippi is grappling with the aftermath of a shooting on January 12, 2023, that left a juvenile injured. The incident has raised safety concerns within the community,...

Community members collaborating to find a missing person.

Starkville Family Seeks Help in Finding Missing Man

January 15, 2025

News Summary The Starkville Police Department is urgently asking for assistance in locating Sylvester Warren Jr., who has been missing for two to three months. His family is distraught and...

ECONOMY

Police vehicle during a drug bust in Columbus MS

Columbus, MS Major Drug Bust Targets Local Businesses

January 17, 2025

News Summary Columbus, Mississippi, experienced a significant drug bust on January 16, 2025, involving a sting operation that targeted four local businesses suspected of illegal marijuana sales. The Lowndes County...

SPORT

Visitors admiring quilts at the Mississippi quilt exhibition

Quilt Exhibition Showcases Mississippi Culture at Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

January 20, 2025

News Summary This January, the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum in Starkville, Mississippi, will host a quilt exhibition by the Southern Fiber Artists group. The exhibition celebrates Mississippi’s rich culture and...

Women's basketball game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State with cheering fans in the background.

Ole Miss and Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Clash in Starkville

January 19, 2025

News Summary On January 18, basketball enthusiasts in Starkville will witness a thrilling matchup as the Ole Miss Rebels face the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This heated rivalry marks the 107th...

Baseball MVP Debate

Philadelphia Sparks Debate Over NL MVP Honors Amid Castellanos’ Support for Iglesias

January 14, 2025

Philadelphia Sparks Debate Over NL MVP Honors In the bustling atmosphere of Philadelphia, the baseball chatter has been buzzing around a bold statement made by Nick Castellanos, outfielder for the...

Celebration in Arena

Sacramento Kings Ignite Fan Excitement with Thrilling Win Streak

January 14, 2025

Sacramento Kings Fans Getting Fired Up Over Recent Win Streak Hey there, basketball enthusiasts! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Sacramento Kings, you might have noticed something pretty...

Eagles Celebration Moment

Philadelphia Eagles Secure Wild Card Victory Amid Controversial Saquon Barkley Decision

January 13, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: A Wild Card Game to Remember This past Sunday in Philadelphia, the excitement surrounding the NFL Wild Card game was palpable. Fans packed the...

Victory Celebration Moment

Rookie QB Jayden Daniels Leads Commanders to Thrilling Playoff Victory Over Buccaneers

January 13, 2025

Tampa Bay, Florida – A Rookie Sensation Shocks the NFL Well, folks, you just never know what to expect in the wild world of the NFL, and Sunday night gave...

DISASTERS

Firefighters using hoses to extinguish flames at a fire scene in Oktibbeha County.

Fire Investigations Heat Up in Oktibbeha County

January 12, 2025

News Summary Oktibbeha County experienced significant fire incidents recently, including a mobile home fire that resulted in a total loss and ongoing investigations for multiple cases, including an arson-related charge....

Winter warming shelters in Golden Triangle region

Warming Shelters Open in the Golden Triangle Region

January 11, 2025

News Summary As frigid temperatures hit the Golden Triangle region, Columbus, Starkville, and West Point have opened warming shelters to provide safety for the homeless. Genesis Church and other local...

Tribute to K9 Officer Kojack with flowers and a police badge

Starkville in Mourning: Farewell to K9 Officer Kojack

January 10, 2025

News Summary The Starkville community mourns the sudden passing of K9 Officer Kojack, a beloved member of the Police Department who served since 2021. Kojack’s unexpected loss on December 26,...

Snow covered street in Starkville, MS with closed businesses.

Winter Weather Warnings Impact Starkville, MS

January 10, 2025

News Summary Residents of Starkville, Mississippi are facing winter weather warnings that have led to numerous closures including schools, courthouses, and businesses. Set to take effect from January 10, the...

Firefighters and emergency responders at the scene of a trailer fire

Starkville Man Arrested for Attempted Murder and Arson

January 9, 2025

News Summary A 48-year-old man, Corey Reed Westmoreland, has been arrested in Starkville after allegedly setting a trailer on fire while an individual was still inside. The incident, rooted in...

Residents of Brookville Garden sharing winter coats with children

Brookville Garden Community Achieves Impactful Coat Drive

January 6, 2025

News Summary Brookville Garden residents united for a successful coat drive, distributing 237 winter coats to local children and adults in need. BG on the Rise led the initiative, promoting...

Stormy weather over Columbus Mississippi with threatening clouds and strong winds

Severe Storms Cause Disruption in Columbus, Mississippi

January 5, 2025

News Summary On Thursday, severe storms struck Columbus, Mississippi, leaving approximately 8,000 residents without power and resulting in emergency declarations. High winds gusting up to 60 mph, hail, and the...

Scene of a pedestrian accident in Starkville with emergency responders.

Tragic Accident in Starkville Claims Life of Local Resident

January 1, 2025

News Summary A tragic pedestrian accident in Starkville, Mississippi, took the life of 54-year-old Lawrence Cook on Saturday night. The community is in shock as they mourn the loss of...

HEALTH

Community scene showing infrastructure improvements in Oktibbeha County.

Oktibbeha County Updates: A Year of Change and Challenges

January 3, 2025

News Summary In 2024, Oktibbeha County has witnessed significant developments in public safety, healthcare changes, infrastructure upgrades, and community growth. Amid discussions on security cameras, the potential sale of OCH...

SHOWBIZ

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TECH UPDATES

Healthcare professionals using new EMR technology at OCH Regional Medical Center

OCH Regional Medical Center to Launch New EMR System

January 18, 2025

News Summary OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi, is set to launch a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system called CERNER on January 27. This significant update aims to...

Rendering of a cyber operations training facility at Keesler Air Base

Mississippi Named National Hub for Cyber Operations Training

January 16, 2025

News Summary Keesler Air Base in Biloxi, Mississippi has been designated as the national hub for cyber operations training by the U.S. Air Force. This decision, formalized through a joint...

Modern city skyline expansion.

Columbus Welcomes Expansion in Allegro Plaza

July 3, 2024

Columbus Welcomes Expansion in Allegro Plaza The renowned Allegro Plaza, located at 3600 Bluecutt Road in Columbus, has embarked on its expansion program with the introduction of an obstetrics and...

Luxurious furniture showroom opening.

Miskelly Furniture Set for Soft Opening on July 15

June 29, 2024

Miskelly Furniture Announces Soft Opening Scheduled for July 15 In what looks to be a boost for furniture enthusiasts and local economy alike, Miskelly Furniture is gearing up to soft...

Data privacy revolution concept

Fractal Networks Leads Data Privacy Revolution in Starkville

June 28, 2024

Starkville-based tech startup, Fractal Networks, is at the forefront of the data privacy sector with its innovative software and hardware solutions. The company, founded by Mo Balaa in February 2021,...

SCIENCE

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