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BREAKING NEWS
Starkville Stays Unbeaten with Hard-Fought Win Over Meridian
Starkville Stays Unbeaten with Hard-Fought Win Over Meridian STARKVILLE — Friday night was a rollercoaster of emotions as Starkville showcased their gridiron prowess against Meridian, celebrating a solid 28-15 victory...
Celebration in Starkville: Junior High Football Team Completes Undefeated Season as District Champions
Celebration in Starkville: Junior High Football Team Shines Yet Again! In the heart of Starkville, excitement is in the air as the local junior high football team has pulled off...
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
New Initiative in Starkville Aims to Boost STEM Education for Rural Students
New Initiative in Starkville Aims to Boost STEM Education for Rural Students Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with exciting news as officials unveil a groundbreaking project led by Mississippi State University...
Excitement Builds in Starkville as Cameron Matthews Leads the Way for Mississippi State Basketball
Excitement Builds in Starkville as Cameron Matthews Leads the Way for Mississippi State Basketball Starkville, Mississippi – As the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little crisper,...
Historic Victory for Mississippi State Bulldogs Sets New SEC Record in Women’s Soccer
Historic Victory for Mississippi State in Women’s Soccer Starkville, Mississippi, witnessed something truly special last night as the Mississippi State Bulldogs delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over the Missouri Tigers...
Starkville’s Young Entomologist Oliver Yung Discovers New Ant Species During Summer Internship
Starkville Welcomes a Young Entomologist: Oliver Yung’s Journey This summer in Starkville, a remarkable journey unfolded for a passionate young entomologist from the East Coast. Seventeen-year-old Oliver Yung, a senior...
Tragic Incident in Starkville: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Murder
Tragic Incident in Starkville: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Murder Starkville, Mississippi, is reeling from a tragic incident that shook the community late Friday night. Police arrested a 16-year-old following a...
Starkville High School Football Faces Turmoil After Postgame Incident
Starkville’s Rollercoaster Football Season Takes a Shocking Turn Starkville, MS – It’s been quite a season for the Starkville High School Yellow Jackets. Just when you think you’ve seen it...
Starkville Showdown: Bulldogs Dominate Mizzou in 5-0 Victory
Starkville Showdown: Bulldogs Prove Their Worth as Title Contenders Starkville was buzzing as the Mississippi State Bulldogs put on a spectacular show, demonstrating exactly why they’re a top contender in...
POLITICS
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
Controversy Erupts Over Charity Event Organized by Columbus Councilman’s Wife
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Recent Controversy Surrounds Charity Event In the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, community dialogue has recently taken a sharp turn with comments made by a city councilman regarding...
Mississippi Sees Surge in Absentee Ballots Ahead of November Election
Mississippi Sees Surge in Absentee Ballots Ahead of November Election More than 20,000 voters have already cast their ballots by mail Columbus, Mississippi – More than 20,000 Mississippians have submitted...
Funding Uncertainty Looms for Tennessee Williams Welcome Center Amid Contract Disputes
Funding Uncertainty for the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center in Columbus Columbus residents are facing some uncertainty regarding the future of the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. The Columbus Cultural...
Oktibbeha County Lake Lawsuit Raises Questions About Future Access and Recreation
Oktibbeha County Lake Lawsuit: What’s the Latest? In the heart of Oktibbeha County, there’s a lot happening regarding the future of the county lake, and it’s sparking quite a bit...
Clock Ticking for OCH Sale Petitions in Oktibbeha County as Deadline Approaches
Clock Ticking for OCH Sale Petitions in Oktibbeha County Oktibbeha County Faces another Potential Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center Oktibbeha County is once again in the spotlight as discussions...
MSU Housing Practices Spark Controversy Over Fairness and Access Among Students
Starkville, Mississippi: A Closer Look at Housing Practices at MSU It’s a typical sunny day in Starkville, Mississippi, where students bustle about the lively campus of Mississippi State University (MSU)....
Starkville’s Secret Housing Practices Favor Connected Students at Mississippi State University
Starkville’s Secret: Unequal Housing Practices at Mississippi State University In the heart of Starkville, situated on the bustling Mississippi State University campus, a controversial housing practice has come to light,...
Washington D.C. Gears Up for Potential Trump Comeback as New Think Tank Emerges
Washington D.C. Buzzing with Possible Changes Ahead Have you heard the latest chatter coming out of Washington D.C.? It seems there’s a new think tank on the block that’s stirring...
Big Shifts in Election Campaign Strategies as the Countdown Begins
Big Shifts in Election Campaign Strategies as the Countdown Begins As the election season heats up in Chicago, things are getting real! With only a few weeks left until the...
CRIME
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
Tragic Incident in Starkville: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Murder
Tragic Incident in Starkville: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Murder Starkville, Mississippi, is reeling from a tragic incident that shook the community late Friday night. Police arrested a 16-year-old following a...
Columbus Man Arrested After Three-Month Burglary Spree in Lowndes County
Columbus Man Caught After Three-Month Burglary Spree In a twist that seems straight out of a movie, a 45-year-old man from Columbus was captured after spending roughly three months on...
Multiple Vehicle Accident Disrupts Sunday Evening on Highway 45 in Columbus, Mississippi
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Multiple Vehicle Accident on Highway 45 It was just another typical Sunday evening in Columbus when the calm was suddenly interrupted by the chaos of a vehicle...
Lowndes County Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking Amid Community Concerns
Lowndes County Takes a Stand Against Drug Trafficking Lowndes County, Mississippi, is buzzing with news as local law enforcement has stepped up to tackle the persistent issue of illegal drug...
Starkville Community Reacts to Recent Auto Burglary Incidents Involving Local Minors
Exciting Events in Starkville: The Unfolding Story of Auto Burglary In the vibrant city of Starkville, recent days have brought about some startling news that is sure to catch the...
ECONOMY
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
Starkville Advances Plans for Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center
Starkville Moves Forward with the Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center In a significant development for the community, Starkville, Mississippi, is taking steps to move forward with the sale of...
Funding Uncertainty Looms for Tennessee Williams Welcome Center Amid Contract Disputes
Funding Uncertainty for the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center in Columbus Columbus residents are facing some uncertainty regarding the future of the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. The Columbus Cultural...
Oktibbeha County Lake Lawsuit Raises Questions About Future Access and Recreation
Oktibbeha County Lake Lawsuit: What’s the Latest? In the heart of Oktibbeha County, there’s a lot happening regarding the future of the county lake, and it’s sparking quite a bit...
Clock Ticking for OCH Sale Petitions in Oktibbeha County as Deadline Approaches
Clock Ticking for OCH Sale Petitions in Oktibbeha County Oktibbeha County Faces another Potential Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center Oktibbeha County is once again in the spotlight as discussions...
MSU Housing Practices Spark Controversy Over Fairness and Access Among Students
Starkville, Mississippi: A Closer Look at Housing Practices at MSU It’s a typical sunny day in Starkville, Mississippi, where students bustle about the lively campus of Mississippi State University (MSU)....
Important Notice for Creditors Regarding Claims Against Harvey Peter West’s Estate in Starkville, Mississippi
Important Notice for Creditors in Starkville, Mississippi Starkville residents, there’s an essential announcement that could affect those with claims against the estate of the late Harvey Peter West. As per...
Starkville Residents Brace for Water and Sewer Rate Increase Amid Infrastructure Upgrades
Starkville Residents Prepare for Rate Increase on Water and Sewer Services In the charming city of Starkville, Mississippi, residents are being alerted to an upcoming change that will lightly pinch...
Exciting Changes Coming to Starkville with Highway 182 Revitalization Project
Exciting Changes Coming to Starkville with Highway 182 Revitalization Project STARKVILLE, Miss. – If you’ve recently driven along Highway 182, you may have noticed some changes on the horizon. The...
Oktibbeha County Takes Steps Toward Selling OCH Regional Medical Center Amid Community Concerns
County Moves Toward Selling OCH Regional Medical Center In Oktibbeha County, excitement and concern filled the air as county supervisors took significant steps towards selling the OCH Regional Medical Center....
SPORT
Texas A&M Eyes Redemption on the Road Against Mississippi State
Texas A&M Faces Mississippi State: A Crucial Road Trip In College Station, excitement is building as Texas A&M prepares for a pivotal clash against Mississippi State this weekend. Fans are...
Fantasy Football Update: Key Offenses Struggling to Deliver in Arizona Podcast
Fantasy Football Alert from Arizona! Hey folks, it’s Thursday, and that means the Fantasy Film Room podcast is back with some hot takes! This week, we’ve got Nate Tice and...
Dodgers Dominate Mets 8-0 as Walker Buehler Shines in Game 3 of NLCS
New York Shines as Dodgers Dominate in Game 3 of NLCS It was a chilly evening in New York, but the excitement was palpable as the Dodgers showed up ready...
Excitement Builds in Starkville for Classic Rivalry Showdown
Excitement Builds in Starkville for a Classic Rivalry Showdown The atmosphere is buzzing as two powerhouse high school football teams prepare to face off in one of the oldest and...
Buenos Aires Bounces with Messi’s Magic in World Cup Qualifier
Buenos Aires Bounces with Messi’s Magic in World Cup Qualifier On a lively Tuesday evening in Buenos Aires, the footballing world witnessed another chapter in the legendary career of Lionel...
Dallas Radio Show Erupts as Jerry Jones Defends Cowboys Following Dismal Home Loss
Dallas Radio Show Takes a Heated Turn as Jerry Jones Defends Cowboys’ Direction In a surprising twist during his regular radio stint, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lost his cool...
DISASTERS
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
Tragic Incident in Starkville: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Murder
Tragic Incident in Starkville: Teenager Arrested for Alleged Murder Starkville, Mississippi, is reeling from a tragic incident that shook the community late Friday night. Police arrested a 16-year-old following a...
Multiple Vehicle Accident Disrupts Sunday Evening on Highway 45 in Columbus, Mississippi
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Multiple Vehicle Accident on Highway 45 It was just another typical Sunday evening in Columbus when the calm was suddenly interrupted by the chaos of a vehicle...
Columbus, Mississippi Churches Mobilize for Disaster Relief Amid Hurricane Threats
Columbus, Mississippi: Local Churches Answer the Call for Disaster Relief Recovery after a storm can be tough, especially for communities hit hard by hurricanes. Columbus, Mississippi, is rallying behind this...
Mississippi National Guard Mobilizes to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Mississippi National Guard Rises to the Challenge Amid Hurricane Helene Approximately 31 Soldiers and Airmen of the Mississippi National Guard have stepped up to provide critical support in the aftermath...
Tragic Discovery in Lowndes County: Body Identified in Drug-related Incident
Tragic Discovery in Lowndes County: Body Identified in Drug-related Incident LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. – A somber cloud hangs over our community as we grapple with the news that has emerged...
Traffic Snarled in Lowndes County After Bridge Incident Involving 18-Wheeler
Traffic Snarled in Lowndes County After Bridge Incident Involving 18-Wheeler LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. – It’s a calm Tuesday morning in Lowndes County, but that calmness was shattered earlier today when...
Tragic Discovery of Body in Burned Vehicle Shocks Columbus Community
Tragic Discovery Shakes Columbus Community In the quiet community of Columbus, Mississippi, a grisly discovery has left residents in shock. Authorities found a burned vehicle deep in the woods along...
Wet Weather and Hurricane Helene Impact Expected in Columbus, Mississippi
Wet Weather Ahead for Columbus, Mississippi Greetings, Columbus! It looks like we’re in for a bit of a splash this week as rainy weather rolls through our area. As Wednesday...
Tupelo Rallies Together for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Tupelo Rallying for Hurricane Helene Relief Tupelo, Mississippi – As Hurricane Helene makes its way across Florida, the community here in Tupelo, along with numerous responders from across north Mississippi,...
HEALTH
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
Starkville Advances Plans for Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center
Starkville Moves Forward with the Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center In a significant development for the community, Starkville, Mississippi, is taking steps to move forward with the sale of...
Controversy Erupts Over Charity Event Organized by Columbus Councilman’s Wife
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Recent Controversy Surrounds Charity Event In the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, community dialogue has recently taken a sharp turn with comments made by a city councilman regarding...
Starkville Launches Autism Resource Backpack Kits to Support Families and Enhance Engagement
Starkville’s New Initiative Supports Families of Children with Autism Starkville has launched a new initiative aimed at helping families with children on the autism spectrum. The Starkville Public Library has...
Clock Ticking for OCH Sale Petitions in Oktibbeha County as Deadline Approaches
Clock Ticking for OCH Sale Petitions in Oktibbeha County Oktibbeha County Faces another Potential Sale of OCH Regional Medical Center Oktibbeha County is once again in the spotlight as discussions...
Oktibbeha County Takes Steps Toward Selling OCH Regional Medical Center Amid Community Concerns
County Moves Toward Selling OCH Regional Medical Center In Oktibbeha County, excitement and concern filled the air as county supervisors took significant steps towards selling the OCH Regional Medical Center....
New Outdoor Event Ordinance Aims to Enhance Public Safety in Clay County
New Outdoor Event Ordinance Introduced in Clay County CLAY COUNTY, Miss. – In a proactive move to safeguard public safety, the Clay County Board of Supervisors recently approved an important...
Oktibbeha County Hospital Sale Sparks Opportunities for Healthcare Improvement
Oktibbeha County’s Healthcare Landscape Set for Change Exciting changes are on the horizon for the OCH Regional Medical Center. After years of discussions and deliberations, the decision has been made...
Domestic Violence Incident in Starkville Results in Arrest of Local Man
Domestic Violence Incident Leads to Arrest in Starkville STARKVILLE, MS. – A serious domestic violence incident unfolded in Starkville, resulting in the arrest of 49-year-old Donnell Jordan. The local police...
New Ordinance Enforces Safety Measures for Outdoor Events in Clay County
New Guidelines for Outdoor Events in Clay County WEST POINT, Miss. — If you’ve been out and about in Clay County lately, you may have noticed a buzz surrounding outdoor...
SHOWBIZ
Change of Ownership Signals New Era for West Point Golf Courses
Change is in the Air for West Point Golf Courses WEST POINT, Miss. – Exciting news is making waves in West Point as the Old Waverly Club and the Mossy...
New Indoor Pickleball Court in Starkville May Serve Beer, Sparking Debate on City Ordinances
New Indoor Pickleball Court in Starkville Could Bring Beer to Players Starkville is abuzz with excitement as city officials have taken the first steps toward potentially opening an indoor pickleball...
Starkville Faces Retail Transformation: Badcock Home Furniture Closes as New Shops Open
Starkville’s Business Landscape Undergoes Changes: Closures and New Beginnings Starkville is buzzing with the news of significant retail changes as long-established entities close their doors while new ventures prepare to...
Exciting New Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill Set to Open in Starkville
Exciting New Addition Coming to Starkville: Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill Starkville, MS, is buzzing with excitement as plans have been announced to apply for an On-Premise Retailer permit to...
Harbor Freight Plans Starkville Location
Harbor Freight Plans Starkville Location There’s exciting news buzzing from Starkville as Harbor Freight, the renowned tool and equipment retailer, plans to open a new location in the city. City...
Exciting Developments in Starkville: New Stores, Restaurant Relocations, and Netflix Film Feature
Harbor Freight to Open New Store in Starkville In a promising development for local shoppers, international tools and equipment retail giant Harbor Freight has recently applied for a building permit...
Guadalajara Bar and Grill in Starkville Shuts Down
Guadalajara Bar and Grill in Starkville Shuts Down Starkville’s Mexican food lovers will be saddened to know that a favorite spot, the Guadalajara Bar and Grill, has announced its closure....
Exciting Redesign Plans Unveiled for Main Street in Starkville, Mississippi
Main Street Redesign Project in Starkville Unveils Pedestrian-Friendly Plans Starkville’s Main Street from Lafayette Street intersection to City Hall is due for an exciting and much-needed redesign. The redesigned plan...
Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill Emerges as Starkville’s Newest Hotspot
New Whiskey Bar and Grill Opens in Starkville Located on Main Street in the former premises of Moe’s Barbecue, Starkville’s newest hotspot, the Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill, is set...
Mary Means Business: Whiskey Bar and Grill coming to Starkville
Mary Means Business: Whiskey Bar and Grill coming to Starkville Whiskey Ranch opening at Main Street Anticipate a new buzz in Starkville as the Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill has...
TECH UPDATES
Mississippi State Students Innovate Solutions for Electrical Company Challenges
Mississippi State Students Tackle Electrical Company Challenges At the heart of Starkville, the bright minds at Mississippi State University are rolling up their sleeves to confront significant challenges faced by...
Starkville Introduces New Fast-Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Starkville Welcomes New Fast-Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles STARKVILLE, Miss. — If you’ve ever filled up your car at the gas pump, you might be surprised to see a shiny...
Columbus, Mississippi’s Library Evolution: A Community Hub for Learning and Growth
Discovering the New Age of Libraries in Columbus, Mississippi Columbus, Mississippi, is home to more than just charming streets and friendly faces. It boasts a library system that has creatively...
Mississippi State University Receives $180K for STEM Education
Mississippi State University Receives $180K for STEM Education In a significant move aimed at boosting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Mississippi, Mississippi State University (MSU) received a...
Significant Changes on the Horizon for Starkville’s Code Enforcement
Significant Changes on the Horizon for Starkville’s Code Enforcement In a bid to improve the efficacy of its code enforcement, the city of Starkville has recently implemented a significant change....
Camgian Secures $55 Million US Army Contract for Advanced Kill Chain Technology
Camgian Earns $55 Million US Army Contract to Develop Advanced Kill Chain Technology Starkville-based company, Camgian Corporation, has been commissioned with a task that sounds as if it’s been taken...
Camgian Secures Major US Army Contract for Advanced Defense Technologies
Camgian Gets Major Contract from US Army In the heart of Starkville, local company Camgian Corporation, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) based technologies, has been awarded a significant contract...
$55M Contract Awarded to Starkville Corporation to Help US Soldiers
$55M Contract Awarded to Starkville Corporation to Help US Soldiers Starkville, MS Corporation to Spearhead Innovative Technologies to Benefit US Soldiers Starkville, Mississippi – A local corporation based in Starkville...
$55M contract awarded to Starkville corporation to assist US soldiers
$55M contract awarded to Starkville corporation to assist US soldiers STARKVILLE, Miss. – Starkville-based company Camgian Corporation is set to play a crucial role in enhancing the decision-making capabilities of...
Starkville, Mississippi Breaks Ground on New Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station
Starkville, Mississippi is paving the way for electric vehicles (EVs) in the region by breaking ground on a new EV fast-charging station. The move is seen as part of a...
SCIENCE
Columbus Community Amused by Pig’s Playground Adventure at Local Daycare
Columbus Pig Goes on a Wild Adventure Columbus, Miss. – What a quirky morning it was when a rather large pig decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood. This...
New Initiative in Starkville Aims to Boost STEM Education for Rural Students
New Initiative in Starkville Aims to Boost STEM Education for Rural Students Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with exciting news as officials unveil a groundbreaking project led by Mississippi State University...
Starkville’s Young Entomologist Oliver Yung Discovers New Ant Species During Summer Internship
Starkville Welcomes a Young Entomologist: Oliver Yung’s Journey This summer in Starkville, a remarkable journey unfolded for a passionate young entomologist from the East Coast. Seventeen-year-old Oliver Yung, a senior...
Exciting Discovery in Starkville: A New Species of Wasp Unveiled
Exciting Discovery in Starkville: A New Species of Wasp! Local researchers have hit the jackpot with their recent discovery of a brand-new species of wasp named Syntretus perlmani. This extraordinary...
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food A Starkville Beacon of Fellowship and Nourishment Located in the heart of Starkville, the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection...
Mississippi State University Saves Rare Sea Turtle Once Again!
Mississippi State University Saves Rare Sea Turtle Once Again! STARKVILLE, Miss. – Toast Malone, a member of the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle species, has successfully completed his third...
MSU’s Winger Takes Charge as New Head of Physics and Astronomy Department
MSU’s Winger Takes Charge as New Head of Physics and Astronomy Department Starkville, Miss: A Decade of Service Culminates in Leadership Role The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Mississippi...
MSU and USDA-ARS Kick Off New Research Unit Geared towards Geospatial and Environmental Epidemiology
MSU and USDA-ARS Kick Off New Research Unit Geared towards Geospatial and Environmental Epidemiology Starkville, Mississippi: A New Partnership for Advanced Research Recently, a collaborative assembly of distinguished scientists from...
