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News Summary Larry ‘Luv’ Johnson, owner of Touch of Luv Barber and Beauty Salon in Starkville, expresses frustration over local police conduct after a dismissive...
News Summary On a normal Thursday evening, an Amtrak train struck three family members in Bristol, Pennsylvania, resulting in a heartbreaking tragedy. The incident occurred...
News Summary In a significant development, GOP Representative Anna Paulina Luna is advocating for remote voting for new parents. Her initial proposal aimed to implement...
News Summary A Michigan couple, Paul and Christy Akeo, spent nearly a month in a Mexican prison due to allegations connected to their timeshare agreement...
News Summary Communities from Kentucky to Missouri are reeling from a devastating tornado outbreak that occurred from April 2-3, 2025. The storms claimed lives and...
News Summary The Trump administration has fired General Timothy Haugh, the director of the NSA, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, creating a significant shift in...
News Summary The tranquil atmosphere of Starkville was disrupted when a shooting incident occurred on Saturday, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The victims...
News Summary In a close Democratic primary, incumbent mayor Lynn Spruill secured her position for the upcoming general election by winning 50.93% of the votes...
News Summary Columbus, Mississippi, will host a Backyard Poultry Egg-ducation Meeting on April 24 at the Lowndes County Extension Office. The event, organized by Mississippi...
News Summary The Winona Christian baseball team had a challenging week, suffering two significant losses to Starkville Academy, with scores of 17-2 and 9-0. Despite...