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Bridge Replacement Project Set to Transform Monroe County by July 2025
Bridge Replacement in Monroe County: A Community in Transition Out with the Old, In with the New MONROE COUNTY, Miss. – The Bartahatchie Bridge, a local landmark since 1965, is...
Columbus School Bus Incident Leaves Students Shaken After Shots Fired
COLUMBUS: A Close Call for School Kids In a startling incident that rattled the Columbus community, children traveling home from school had a frightening brush with danger. Shots were fired...
Search for Shooting Suspect Results in Drug Bust and Arrest in Columbus
Search for Shooting Suspect Leads to Unexpected Drug Bust in Columbus In the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, a recent shooting incident has sparked concern and an impressive response from local...
Legal Battle Erupts in Columbus After Downtown Decoration Vandalism Incident
COLUMBUS, Mississippi – A Legal Showdown Unfolds Columbus is buzzing with whispers of a legal battle brewing in the wake of a chaotic incident that took place downtown last November....
Starkville Lady Cougars Suffer Narrow Defeat to Hebron Christian in Thrilling Basketball Face-off
Starkville’s Basketball Showdown: Lady Cougars Face Tough Loss Against Hebron Christian In Starkville, the atmosphere was electric on Tuesday night as the Lady Cougars of Starkville Christian took on the...
Exciting Standoff in Starkville: Suspect Arrested After Dramatic Chase
Exciting Standoff in Starkville: Suspect Arrested After Dramatic Chase! STARKVILLE, Miss. – A dramatic series of events unfolded in Starkville one sunny afternoon, leaving residents buzzing with chatter. Here’s what...
BUSINESS
Starkville Community Foundation Awards Innovative Grants to Local Educators
Starkville Community Foundation Empowers Teachers with Innovative Grants In the heart of Starkville, excitement buzzed through school halls as the Starkville Community Foundation (SCF) made its annual rounds, delivering a...
New Nurse Practitioner Joins Women’s Group in West Point, Enhancing Local Healthcare Services
Exciting Healthcare Development in West Point! Residents of West Point have something to smile about as the Women’s Group-West Point, in collaboration with North Mississippi Medical Clinics, welcomes a new...
Bealls to Permanently Close at Columbus Place, Sparking Mixed Emotions Among Shoppers
Bealls Set to Close Doors at Columbus Place Columbus residents, grab your shopping bags while you can! It’s officially the end of an era as Bealls prepares to shut its...
Starkville’s Two Brothers Smoked Meats: A Culinary Journey from Humble Beginnings to a Dining Destination
Starkville’s Flavor Explosion: Discovering Two Brothers Smoked Meats If you find yourself in Starkville, Mississippi, prepare your taste buds for a special treat at Two Brothers Smoked Meats. This bustling...
Castleberry’s Journey: From Concrete to Condominiums Shapes Mississippi’s Development Landscape
Castleberry’s Concrete to Condos: A Mississippi Success Story In the heart of Mississippi, entrepreneurial spirit has found its champion in Mark Castleberry. With roots tracing back to Long Beach, California,...
Columbus Faces Worker Shortage: Employers Struggle to Find Reliable Staff
Columbus Faces Worker Shortage: Employers Struggle to Find Reliable Staff In the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, the job market is buzzing with opportunity but facing a snag. It’s a classic...
New Notice for Creditors in Oktibbeha County Regarding Frankine Bullock Albritton’s Estate
New Notice for Creditors in Oktibbeha County: Important Information about the Estate of Frankine Bullock Albritton Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, has recently made some important announcements regarding the estate of the...
Starkville Welcomes New Bar and Grill Amid Columbus’ Culinary Farewells
Starkville and Columbus Share Exciting Business Developments In the heart of Starkville, a new gem has emerged as the vacant spot on Highway 12 springs back to life. Starkvegas Bar...
Exciting AI Initiative Aims to Empower Mississippi High School Students Through $1.2 Million NSF Grant
Exciting AI Initiative Launches in Starkville, Mississippi Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as an interdisciplinary research team at Mississippi State University (MSU) has been awarded a remarkable $1.2 million...
Events/What's Happening
Starkville Begins Construction on McKee Park Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Starkville Kicks Off Exciting New Pavilion Project Starkville is buzzing with excitement as community leaders, members of the Starkville Rotary Club, and friends of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership gathered...
Community Unites to Celebrate Dedication of New Tennis Courts in Starkville
Community Comes Together to Dedicate New Tennis Courts in Starkville Starkville was buzzing with excitement as the community gathered to celebrate the dedication of the newly resurfaced tennis courts at...
Starkville Scouts Lead the Way in Community Cleanup Effort
Starkville’s Young Scouts Step Up to Clean Up! In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Webelo Scouts from Starkville’s Pack 45 came together at the Sportsplex for a fun-filled...
Exciting News for Starkville: Coaches Set to Lead All-Star Basketball Team
Exciting News for Starkville: Coaches Set to Lead All-Star Basketball Team Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement this week, as a stellar coaching trio has been chosen to lead the...
Starkville to Host Public Hearings on Accessory Structure Request from Local Resident
Starkville Set for Exciting Public Hearings on Accessory Structure Request! The City of Starkville is gearing up for important discussions concerning a request from local resident Norma Hendrix. She’s seeking...
Exciting Free Workshops for Future Leaders in Starkville Ahead of 2025 Elections
Exciting Opportunities for Aspiring Municipal Leaders in Starkville! Starkville is buzzing with excitement as the Mississippi State University Extension Center gears up to host a series of free virtual workshops...
Starkville Academy Band Achieves All-Superior Ratings at Major Festivals
Starkville Shines as Academy Band Hits All the Right Notes! Exciting news is blowing through our lovely town as the Starkville Academy Band celebrates a remarkable season filled with resounding...
Starkville-MSU Community Band Welcomes Quincy Hilliard for Final Concert of the Season
Starkville Gears Up for a Musical Treat! STARKVILLE — The Starkville-MSU Community Band is all set to dazzle audiences with its final concert of the season featuring the talented Quincy...
Starkville’s Holiday Bazaar Returns: A Must-Visit for Festive Shoppers!
Starkville’s Holiday Bazaar: Your Ultimate Shopping Destination! Get ready to mark your calendars because the annual Holiday Bazaar presented by BankPlus is making its much-anticipated return next week! This popular...
CRIME
Columbus School Bus Incident Leaves Students Shaken After Shots Fired
COLUMBUS: A Close Call for School Kids In a startling incident that rattled the Columbus community, children traveling home from school had a frightening brush with danger. Shots were fired...
Exciting Standoff in Starkville: Suspect Arrested After Dramatic Chase
Exciting Standoff in Starkville: Suspect Arrested After Dramatic Chase! STARKVILLE, Miss. – A dramatic series of events unfolded in Starkville one sunny afternoon, leaving residents buzzing with chatter. Here’s what...
Starkville Police Successfully Defuse Tense Standoff Following Traffic Stop Incident
Starkville Sees Tense Police Standoff STARKVILLE, Miss. — A peaceful afternoon turned chaotic in Starkville when a routine traffic stop escalated into a tense standoff at an apartment on Ruth...
Tragedy Strikes in West Point as Fatal Crash Claims Young Life
Tragedy Strikes in West Point as Fatal Crash Claims Young Life WEST POINT, Miss. – A quiet Sunday morning turned tragic as a young man lost his life in a...
Starkville Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Following Car Theft
Starkville Man Caught in High-Speed Chase After Car Theft In a rather dramatic turn of events, a 24-year-old man from Starkville found himself in hot water after leading police on...
Starkville Community in Shock as 16-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Fatal Incident
Starkville Shaken by Fatal Incident as 16-Year-Old Charged In a shocking turn of events, the peaceful streets of Starkville have been disrupted by a tragic incident that has left the...
POLITICS
Concerns Mount Over Communication and Financial Transparency in Columbus Schools
Concerns Rise About Communication and Finances in Columbus Schools In the heart of Columbus, a wave of concern is sweeping through the community regarding the local school district. Parents, students,...
COLUMBUS, Mississippi Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Tonight
COLUMBUS, Mississippi: Get Ready for a Soaking Rain Tonight! After what feels like ages of waiting, the heavens are finally opening up, and a good soak is just around the...
Starkville’s Police Budget Faces Cuts, Community Safety at Risk
Starkville Faces Tough Budget Decisions for Police Cameras As budget season rolls around, the city is tackling some challenging decisions that will impact its police department’s capabilities for the upcoming...
Celebrating the Legacy of Charlie Box: A Beloved Community Leader Remembered in Columbus, Mississippi
Celebrating the Life of Charlie Box: A Community Leader Remembered Columbus, Mississippi, is in mourning as the community pays tribute to a beloved figure, Charlie Box, who passed away at...
Starkville Fire Chief Announces Candidacy for Mayor, Promises to Enhance Community Quality of Life
Starkville Welcomes a New Candidate for Mayor! Exciting news is brewing in Starkville, Mississippi! The city’s beloved fire chief has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming...
Trump Secures Solid Victories in Mississippi Elections Amid Declining Voter Turnout
Columbus, Mississippi: Trump Triumphs in Local Elections In a noteworthy turn of events during the recent general election held on Tuesday, Republican President-elect Donald Trump secured solid victories in the...
Columbus Firefighter Captain Damon Estes Receives Firefighter of the Year Award
Columbus Firefighter Honored as Firefighter of the Year Columbus, Miss. – In a heartwarming ceremony, Captain Damon Estes received the prestigious title of Firefighter of the Year for Columbus Fire...
Trial Begins for Former Starkville Firefighter Accused of Embezzlement
Trial Underway in Starkville’s Embezzlement Case Starkville, Mississippi – The courtroom was filled with anticipation as the trial for former firefighter Clarence Parks commenced, shedding light on a case that’s...
Starkville’s U.S. Grant Presidential Library Reveals History Behind Mysterious Flag
Starkville Unveils Grant Flag Mystery In the charming town of Starkville, Mississippi, there’s a new chapter unfolding at the U.S. Grant Presidential Library. A flag with a rich tapestry of...
SPORTS
Los Angeles Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Makes Waves with Record-Breaking Performance
Los Angeles: The Rise of Dalton Knecht! In an exciting turn of events, the basketball scene in Los Angeles has been buzzing, and it all revolves around rookie guard Dalton...
Celtics Conquer Cavaliers in Dramatic NBA Showdown, Showcase Playoff Readiness
BOSTON — A Showdown for the Ages Well, folks, it seems like the Boston Celtics threw down the gauntlet in their nail-biter game against the Cleveland Cavaliers — and what...
Community Unites to Celebrate Dedication of New Tennis Courts in Starkville
Community Comes Together to Dedicate New Tennis Courts in Starkville Starkville was buzzing with excitement as the community gathered to celebrate the dedication of the newly resurfaced tennis courts at...
Exciting News for Starkville: Coaches Set to Lead All-Star Basketball Team
Exciting News for Starkville: Coaches Set to Lead All-Star Basketball Team Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement this week, as a stellar coaching trio has been chosen to lead the...
Week 11 Fantasy Football: Navigating Panic and Injury Concerns
Week 11 Wrap-Up: Panic in the Fantasy Streets! Hey there, fantasy football fans! As we dive into Week 11, we can’t ignore the swirling panic that’s gripped the fantasy football...
Cowboys Suffer Devastating Loss to Texans, Plunge Further into Disappointing Season
Dallas, A Rough Night for the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium What a wild ride it was for football fans in Dallas last night! The Cowboys faced off against the Houston...
Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Triumph at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Triumph in Dubai Dubai was buzzing this past Sunday as **Rory McIlroy** secured a monumental victory at the DP World Tour Championship, marking a milestone in his...
Tea Culture and Climate Change Take Center Stage at COP29 in Baku
Tea and Climate at the Heart of COP29 in Baku So, Baku is buzzing with excitement as the United Nations climate talks, known as COP29, unfold in this vibrant city....
Florida Panthers Achieve Impressive 5-0 Shutout Against Winnipeg Jets
Florida Panthers Dominate Winnipeg Jets in a Stunning 5-0 Victory SUNRISE, Fla. — What a night for hockey fans in Sunrise as the Florida Panthers put on a show at...
