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...
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...
News Summary Oktibbeha County is facing a severe illegal dumping crisis that has unnerved residents like Dennis Daniels, who recently discovered tires scattered on his property. This issue has escalated...
News Summary In a thrilling match on Saturday night, the Kentucky Wildcats edged out the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs with a close score of 95-90. Jaxson Robinson led the...
News Summary On Saturday morning, a bomb threat at Mississippi State University prompted a swift response from campus police. The alert forced students and staff to evacuate areas surrounding the...
News Summary In a thrilling night of high school basketball, Starkville Academy’s boys and girls teams both defeated Greenville Christian Saints. The boys fought back to win 44-32, while the...
News Summary The Starkville-MSU Rapid Area Transit (SMART) system in Starkville, Mississippi, is showing signs of recovery with an increase in ridership following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, SMART reported...
News Summary Columbus is excited to welcome 2 Sistas Soul Food, a new eatery serving classic Southern cuisine. Owned by Berdina Barry, the restaurant offers favorites like chitterlings and fried...
News Summary Mississippi State University (MSU) has acquired 14,071 acres of coastal forestland, establishing the Wolf River Coastal Forest Research and Education Center. This initiative, developed through collaboration with multiple...
News Summary Taco Amigo, a beloved eatery known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, is expanding from Columbus to open a new restaurant in Starkville by January 2024. Located at 12072...
Exciting Changes Ahead for Columbus Place! Big things are happening at what was once known as Leigh Mall, now rebranded as Columbus Place. If you’ve been keeping up with the...
Starkville Shines Bright as MSU Lands on America’s Dream Employers List! Starkville, the charming city known for its vibrant community and the sprawling campus of Mississippi State University (MSU), has...
Starkville Takes a Leap into the Future with Smart Cameras! In a world that’s constantly evolving, Starkville is stepping up its game in a big way! The city’s officials have...
Exciting New Developments on the Horizon in Starkville! Starkville, MS, is buzzing with excitement as the Mississippi State University Research & Technology Corporation has announced an opportunity for architects and...
Exciting Changes Ahead in Starkville with Acquisition of Campus Trails Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as Tailwind Group, along with its partners, has successfully acquired Campus Trails, a vibrant...
News Summary Starkville is abuzz as the first contested alderman race in Ward 7 takes shape, featuring candidates Nedra Lowery and incumbent Henry Vaughn. Lowery aims to amplify marginalized voices,...
News Summary Starkville recently hosted its Winter Convocation, welcoming over 650 staff from the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. The event celebrated the district’s ‘A’ rating from the Mississippi Department...
News Summary The annual Buzzy’s Art Awards kicks off in Starkville, showcasing the artistic talent of students from Pre-K to 12th grade. The contest, organized by the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated...
News Summary Columbus, Mississippi recently hosted a heartfelt New Year Reflection event organized by the Writing to Heal program. Hundreds gathered at the Redwood Business and Wellness Center to engage...
News Summary The Starkville mayoral election is drawing significant interest as incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill seeks a third term against former Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough and young educator Brenna Betts....
News Summary Starkville Strong has launched its annual Winter Weather Bin clothing drive to provide warm clothing for those in need during winter. Community members can donate and receive gently...
News Summary As 2025 approaches, Columbus, Mississippi, residents engage in rich culinary traditions featuring black-eyed peas and greens. These dishes symbolize luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Family gatherings...
News Summary The Mississippi State University women’s basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating South Carolina State University 95-47. This victory marks their first home game in over five weeks...
News Summary Recently, over 150 staff members came together in Starkville to celebrate Teacher Assistants and Interventionists at a heartfelt luncheon, showcasing the community’s appreciation for their vital contributions to...
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...
News Summary On Saturday morning, a bomb threat at Mississippi State University prompted a swift response from campus police. The alert forced students and staff to evacuate areas surrounding the...
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....
News Summary A 20-year-old man from Starkville, Javon Byrd, was arrested following serious allegations including sexual battery and enticement of a child. The arrest came after deputies responded to a...
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...
News Summary A 20-year-old Starkville man, Javon Byrd, was arrested on serious allegations involving multiple child sex crimes following a missing child report. The charges include enticement of a child,...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
News Summary The Golden Triangle region is actively utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to improve infrastructure and public services. Columbus, Lowndes County, Oktibbeha County, Starkville, Clay, and West...
Columbus City Council Sparks Debate Over Zoning Change Columbus, Mississippi – In what is usually a routine affair, the latest city council meeting took an unexpected turn, igniting a debate...
Starkville, Mississippi – Legal Tangles Over Tax Sale Property In a case that’s caught the eye of many local residents, West Palmetto Holdings, LLC has filed a lawsuit to settle...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cleveland: A Rollercoaster of Contracts and Injuries In the bustling city of Cleveland, the atmosphere around the Browns is electric, though not always in the right way. Just when fans...
Washington D.C. Gears Up for a Historic Goal-Scoring Showdown Hey, hockey fans! Big news buzzin’ around the NHL as we’re witnessing something *truly spectacular* on the ice. Washington Capitals superstar...
Heartfelt Farewell to Bill McCartney: A Coaching Legend In Boulder, Colorado, the sports community is uniting in grief after the passing of Coach Bill McCartney, a monumental figure in college...
Arlington, Texas: A Night to Remember So, picture this: it’s a chilly night in Arlington, Texas, and the atmosphere is buzzing as Ohio State faces off against the Texas Longhorns...
Cleveland: An NBA Showdown of Epic Proportions Hey there, hoops fans! Can we just take a moment to appreciate the absolute thrill of the game that went down between the...