Politics

Funding Cuts Hit Starkville Nonprofits HardFunding Cuts Hit Starkville Nonprofits Hard

Funding Cuts Hit Starkville Nonprofits Hard

News Summary The recent $400 million cut to the AmeriCorps VISTA program has resulted in immediate layoffs affecting nonprofits in…

1 month ago
Marco Brown’s Murder Trial Underway in StarkvilleMarco Brown’s Murder Trial Underway in Starkville

Marco Brown’s Murder Trial Underway in Starkville

News Summary The murder trial of Marco Brown, accused of killing his wife Imia Brown, is currently unfolding in the…

2 months ago
Starkville Addresses Voter Roll Confusion Post-ElectionStarkville Addresses Voter Roll Confusion Post-Election

Starkville Addresses Voter Roll Confusion Post-Election

News Summary Following the recent municipal Democratic primary elections, Starkville faced significant voter roll confusion due to 1,480 address errors.…

2 months ago
Columbus Residents Promote Community Engagement to Combat CrimeColumbus Residents Promote Community Engagement to Combat Crime

Columbus Residents Promote Community Engagement to Combat Crime

News Summary In Columbus, Mississippi, a recent dialogue among community leaders emphasized the importance of engagement in understanding and preventing…

2 months ago
Bill Strauss Announces Candidacy for Columbus MayorBill Strauss Announces Candidacy for Columbus Mayor

Bill Strauss Announces Candidacy for Columbus Mayor

News Summary Columbus residents witnessed a significant political development as Bill Strauss declared his candidacy for the mayoral election in…

2 months ago
Former Mayor Maurice Howard Arrested in StarkvilleFormer Mayor Maurice Howard Arrested in Starkville

Former Mayor Maurice Howard Arrested in Starkville

News Summary Maurice Howard, the former mayor of Aberdeen, has been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime linked to…

2 months ago
Columbus and Starkville See Improvement in Voter TurnoutColumbus and Starkville See Improvement in Voter Turnout

Columbus and Starkville See Improvement in Voter Turnout

News Summary Voter turnout for the 2025 municipal primaries in Columbus and Starkville showed significant improvement compared to 2021. Columbus…

2 months ago
Starkville’s Mayoral Primary Results Leave Residents on EdgeStarkville’s Mayoral Primary Results Leave Residents on Edge

Starkville’s Mayoral Primary Results Leave Residents on Edge

News Summary Following a tightly contested Democratic mayoral primary in Starkville, incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill is currently leading with 50.98%…

2 months ago
Columbus, Mississippi: Changes Loom for MUWColumbus, Mississippi: Changes Loom for MUW

Columbus, Mississippi: Changes Loom for MUW

News Summary The Mississippi University for Women (MUW) in Columbus faces potential changes, including a proposed merger with Mississippi State…

2 months ago
Concerns in Starkville: A Barber’s Frustration with Local Police ConductConcerns in Starkville: A Barber’s Frustration with Local Police Conduct

Concerns in Starkville: A Barber’s Frustration with Local Police Conduct

News Summary Larry ‘Luv’ Johnson, owner of Touch of Luv Barber and Beauty Salon in Starkville, expresses frustration over local…

2 months ago