The Starkville Police Department said certain areas will be closed on October 20 for Bulldog Bash. Parts of University Drive and Maxwell Street will be foot traffic only from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
19-year-old Joshua Brown is being charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jaylen Burns, who was shot and killed Sunday night at University Pointe Apartments.
In a Facebook message, the department said it was made aware of a video of a fight at the school circulating on social media.
Downtown Tupelo drivers take note. The portion of Commerce Street south of Main Street will be closed to all traffic for the next few days.
If you have business at the Lowndes County Courthouse or on Lawyer’s Row in Columbus next week, you’ll want to map an alternate route.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department celebrated a retired deputy. Captain Archie Williams officially retired earlier in October.
The pass rate on Mississippi’s third-grade reading test dropped slightly last school year but still remains strong.
The entire community is rallying around a Mooreville High School student-athlete who is battling cancer. A community-wide prayer rally took place at the high school football field for Sadie Downs.
A concession stand at the Lowndes County Soccer Complex has allegedly been a living shelter or place for potentially homeless or displaced people.
With all the excitement that comes with the artists in town, local businesses take advantage of the nearly 35,000 people visiting Maroon Market.
Starkville police are adding technology to better serve the community and keep the streets safe. The department received a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security to purchase license plate readers.
Ninth graders from the New Albany and Union County School Districts got a look at what it takes to make the Toyota Corolla.
Mississippi State students are getting all dolled up to strut the runway. This is part of the MSU Fashion Board’s quarterly fashion show.
The city of Columbus is trying to get citizens on the right track by hosting a citywide tired-of-tires clean-up harvest.
The Columbus Police Department is joining in on the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence. The department recognized Lieutenant Amanda Burrell who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer in August.
The City of Columbus will begin a new Christmas tradition this year. The City Council approved the purchase of an artificial Christmas Tree.
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Seven Juveniles allegedly set two separate fires of what was set to be a historical landmark in the town of Drew.
A second indictment was handed down in connection with a Starkville shooting. Austin Hudson is facing three counts of aggravated assault.
A crew from Malouf Construction is still working at the Lowndes County Port assembling the cranes that will be needed for the bridge repairs.
The Columbus community gathered at Sim Scott Park for a walk to recognize breast cancer survivors, one step at a time.
And while many people visit “Celebration Village” to get a jump on their holiday shopping, the event also serves as the largest fundraiser for the Sanctuary Hospice House.
The City of Columbus will be receiving its latest payment from the 2% tourism tax. A total of over $200,000 was collected from the tourism tax and will be split between different entities.
The digital age is here to stay in education, but educators aren’t putting traditional teaching methods back on the shelf.