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BREAKING NEWS
Weather Alert: Tropical Depression Francine Brings Heavy Rain and Winds to Columbus, Mississippi
Weather Update for Columbus, Mississippi: Tracking Tropical Depression Francine Good evening, Columbus! As we continue to keep an eye on Tropical Depression Francine, it’s clear that the weather is making...
Tree Crash in Columbus, Mississippi Leaves Family Facing Home Repairs Following Hurricane Francine
Tree Falls on Home in Columbus, Mississippi In an unexpected turn of events, a tree crashed onto a family’s home on College Street in Columbus, Mississippi. The incident was a...
Starkville’s Dynamic Running Back Captivates Fans and Inspires Young Athletes
Starkville’s Star Running Back Shines Bright Starkville, Mississippi, has been buzzing with excitement as one of its outstanding athletes takes center stage. The talented running back for the Starkville football...
Hurricane Francine Devastates Starkville, Community Rallies Together for Recovery
Hurricane Francine Leaves Its Mark on Starkville As the winds howled and the rain poured down, Starkville, Mississippi, found itself at the mercy of Hurricane Francine. This powerful storm, which...
Exciting Revitalization Project Begins for Highway 182 in Starkville, Promising Safety and Economic Growth
Exciting Changes Ahead for Highway 182 in Starkville! Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as city and state leaders have officially kicked off a much-anticipated revitalization project for Highway 182....
Tragic Incident in Starkville Leaves Community in Shock as Teen Faces Murder Charges
Tragic Incident Shakes Starkville Community STARKVILLE, Miss. – A quiet Friday night at the Brookville Garden Apartments turned into a scene of chaos and heartbreak when a tragic incident unfolded,...
Tragedy Strikes Starkville: Teen Charged in Fatal Incident
Tragedy Strikes Starkville: Teen Charged in Fatal Incident A somber atmosphere has settled over the community of Starkville following a tragic incident. A 16-year-old teenager, McKenzie Robinson, has been accused...
Starkville Quarterback Jaylen Ruffin Shines in Intense Rivalry Against West Point
“`html Starkville Quarterback Jaylen Ruffin Leads the Charge in Thrilling Matchup Against West Point Starkville, a town buzzing with excitement, recently witnessed an exhilarating football clash as the Starkville Yellow...
Excitement Builds in Starkville as Volunteers Prepare for Bayou Showdown
Excitement Builds in Starkville as Volunteers Gear Up for Bayou Showdown As the sun sets over Starkville, the energy in the air is palpable, and the buzz surrounding the local...
Storm Damage Reported Across Columbus, Communities Rally to Assist Each Other
Storm Damage Reported Across Columbus Columbus, Mississippi — Residents of Columbus woke up to the aftermath of a powerful storm that swept through the area, leaving a trail of downed...
POLITICS
Ad Controversy Over Insensitive Marketing Sparks Community Outrage
Ad Controversy Sparks Outrage in the City Recently, our city has found itself embroiled in a heated debate following a controversial advertisement that many locals believe is insensitive and offensive....
Exciting Revitalization Project Begins for Highway 182 in Starkville, Promising Safety and Economic Growth
Exciting Changes Ahead for Highway 182 in Starkville! Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as city and state leaders have officially kicked off a much-anticipated revitalization project for Highway 182....
Billionaire Eyes Political Arena: A Shift in Governance or Just Another Power Play?
Is a Billionaire Ready to Dip His Toes into Politics? This is a headline we never thought we’d see, but here we are talking about a billionaire possibly stepping into...
Debate Showdown Looms as Harris Pushes for Second Face-Off Amid Former President’s Reluctance
Debate Drama in the Air! In a city buzzing with political chatter, the debate stage is heating up once again! Kamala Harris, known for her sharp wit and direct approach,...
Starkville’s Mississippi State University Advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Amid Legislative Challenges
Starkville: A Closer Look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mississippi State University In the heart of Starkville, Mississippi State University (MSU) is making strides in promoting diversity, equity, and...
Billionaire Eyes Political Leap: A Potential Game Changer for Governance
Big Changes on the Horizon: A Billionaire’s Dive into Government So, picture this: you’ve got a billionaire who’s been striding around in the world of tech and space, and now...
Los Angeles Residents Split Over Potential Second Debate as Buzz Grows
Los Angeles Buzzing Over Debate News Los Angeles has become a hotbed of political chatter lately, especially with the recent talk of a potential second debate. And who could blame...
Weekly Political Cartoon Roundup: Laughing Through the Absurdities of Today’s Politics
Weekly Roundup of Political Cartoons: A Visit to the Toonosphere Hey, friend! Sit back, grab a snack, and let’s take a little trip to the fun world of political cartoons....
Musk’s Political Ambitions: A Game-Changer for Government?
A New Chapter in Government: Musk’s Interest in Politics So, picture this: you’re in Los Angeles, the city known for its palm trees, movie stars, and a vibrant mix of...
The Hilarious Chaos of Politics: Highlights from This Week’s Political Cartoons
Welcome to the Wild World of Political Cartoons: A Weekly Roundup If you’re hanging out in Washington D.C. these days, you might think that the world of politics feels a...
CRIME
Tragic Incident in Starkville Leaves Community in Shock as Teen Faces Murder Charges
Tragic Incident Shakes Starkville Community STARKVILLE, Miss. – A quiet Friday night at the Brookville Garden Apartments turned into a scene of chaos and heartbreak when a tragic incident unfolded,...
Tragedy Strikes Starkville: Teen Charged in Fatal Incident
Tragedy Strikes Starkville: Teen Charged in Fatal Incident A somber atmosphere has settled over the community of Starkville following a tragic incident. A 16-year-old teenager, McKenzie Robinson, has been accused...
Starkville Man Arrested After Alleged Strangulation of Romantic Partner
Starkville Man Arrested for Alleged Strangulation Incident In a concerning turn of events, a Starkville man was taken into custody after an incident of alleged strangulation involving his romantic partner....
Columbus, Mississippi Investigates Series of Suspicious Fires Raising Community Concerns
Columbus, Mississippi Faces Suspicious Fires Columbus, Mississippi is no stranger to unexpected events, and recently, the local fire department has been called into action to investigate two suspicious fires that...
Incident in Starkville Leaves One Man Injured After Shooting at Local Apartments
Incident in Starkville Leaves One Injured STARKVILLE, Miss. — A quiet night in Starkville was disrupted when a shooting incident at the Ferndale apartments on Lynn Lane unfolded, resulting in...
Tragic Accident Claims Life in Oktibbeha County
Tragic Accident Claims Life in Oktibbeha County Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, is mourning the loss of an esteemed community member after a tragic head-on collision occurred. The accident, which took place...
ECONOMY
Exciting Revitalization Project Begins for Highway 182 in Starkville, Promising Safety and Economic Growth
Exciting Changes Ahead for Highway 182 in Starkville! Starkville, Mississippi, is buzzing with excitement as city and state leaders have officially kicked off a much-anticipated revitalization project for Highway 182....
Accelerated Law Degree Program Partnerships Announced by Four Mississippi Universities
Accelerated Law Degree Program Partnerships Announced by Four Mississippi Universities With a primary aim to streamline the educational journey of their students, four Mississippi universities have recently announced embarking on...
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food A Starkville Beacon of Fellowship and Nourishment Located in the heart of Starkville, the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection...
Vicksburg Constituents Explore City Government Change
Vicksburg Constituents Weight City Government Change A comprehensive public information session was conducted last week in the Warren County Courthouse, shedding light on alternatives to the current governance structure in...
Weekend Rain Awaits Late Night in COLUMBUS, Mississippi
Weekend Rain Awaits Late Night in COLUMBUS, Mississippi As we gear up for the weekend, residents of COLUMBUS, Mississippi can expect an increase in rain chances, with potential for thunderstorm...
Highway 182 Revitalization Project Set to Kick Off This Autumn
Highway 182 Revitalization Project Slated to Begin This Fall The highly-anticipated Highway 182 Revitalization Project is one step closer to becoming a reality in Starkville. A board of aldermen vote...
Local Farmer Raises Concerns about Plumbing Crop Growth due to Lack of Rain
Local Farmer Raises Concerns about Plumbing Crop Growth due to Lack of Rain In an alarming revelation, a local farmer from Mayhew, Mississippi has expressed his worries about how the...
SPORT
Jacob deGrom’s Impressive Return Fails to Secure Win for Rangers Against Mariners
Jacob deGrom Makes a Splash in His Return to Texas ARLINGTON, TX – Jacob deGrom is back in action, and if his return game is anything to go by, he’s...
Las Vegas Set to Host Major Boxing Showdown Between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga
Las Vegas Set to Host Major Boxing Showdown Las Vegas is buzzing with excitement as the boxing world gears up for a night that promises to be thrilling. On Saturday...
Friday Night Showdown: West Point’s Green Wave Faces Off Against Noxubee County Tigers
Friday Night Lights: West Point Prepares for Thrilling Showdown Against Noxubee County West Point, a city known for its passionate sports culture, is buzzing with excitement as fans gear up...
Excitement Builds in Starkville as Yellow Jackets Prepare to Face Meridian Wildcats
Excitement Builds in Starkville as Yellow Jackets Take on Meridian Starkville is buzzing with anticipation as the Yellow Jackets prepare to face off against the Meridian Wildcats this Friday night....
Kumar Rocker Shines in Impressive MLB Debut with Texas Rangers
Welcome to the Lone Star State: Kumar Rocker’s Exciting MLB Debut Fort Worth, Texas – Baseball fans in Texas have been buzzing lately, and it’s all thanks to the highly...
Miami Community Unites in Concern for Tua Tagovailoa After Concussion Scare
Miami’s Heart Goes Out to Tua Tagovailoa After Concerns Resurface The energy in Miami was electric, but it quickly turned somber during the Dolphins’ recent matchup against the Buffalo Bills....
DISASTERS
Tree Crash in Columbus, Mississippi Leaves Family Facing Home Repairs Following Hurricane Francine
Tree Falls on Home in Columbus, Mississippi In an unexpected turn of events, a tree crashed onto a family’s home on College Street in Columbus, Mississippi. The incident was a...
Hurricane Francine Devastates Starkville, Community Rallies Together for Recovery
Hurricane Francine Leaves Its Mark on Starkville As the winds howled and the rain poured down, Starkville, Mississippi, found itself at the mercy of Hurricane Francine. This powerful storm, which...
Tragic Incident in Starkville Leaves Community in Shock as Teen Faces Murder Charges
Tragic Incident Shakes Starkville Community STARKVILLE, Miss. – A quiet Friday night at the Brookville Garden Apartments turned into a scene of chaos and heartbreak when a tragic incident unfolded,...
Tragedy Strikes Starkville: Teen Charged in Fatal Incident
Tragedy Strikes Starkville: Teen Charged in Fatal Incident A somber atmosphere has settled over the community of Starkville following a tragic incident. A 16-year-old teenager, McKenzie Robinson, has been accused...
Storm System Francine Causes Havoc in Starkville: Residents Urged to Stay Indoors
Stormy Weather Hits Starkville: What You Need to Know In Starkville, Mississippi, residents are waking up to the remnants of a once-mighty storm system named Francine. The atmosphere is thick...
Columbus, Mississippi Investigates Series of Suspicious Fires Raising Community Concerns
Columbus, Mississippi Faces Suspicious Fires Columbus, Mississippi is no stranger to unexpected events, and recently, the local fire department has been called into action to investigate two suspicious fires that...
Tragic Accident Claims Life in Oktibbeha County
Tragic Accident Claims Life in Oktibbeha County Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, is mourning the loss of an esteemed community member after a tragic head-on collision occurred. The accident, which took place...
4 County Electric Braces for Imminent Bad Weather
4 County Electric Braces for Imminent Bad Weather Preparations in Place to Mitigate Power Outages On the eve of a potentially severe weather episode characterized by heavy rains and high...
18-Wheeler Overturns on Highway 82, Starkville
18-Wheeler Overturns on Highway 82, Starkville In a surprising turn of events, Starkville witnessed a significant disruption when an 18-wheeler transporting scrap cars encountered a mishap. The massive hulk of...
18-Wheeler Overturns on Highway 82 in Starkville
18-Wheeler Overturns on Highway 82 in Starkville A Major Accident Causes Havoc In an unfortunate incident, Highway 82 near Starkville bore witness to a major road accident, resulting in some...
HEALTH
Starkville Man Arrested After Alleged Strangulation of Romantic Partner
Starkville Man Arrested for Alleged Strangulation Incident In a concerning turn of events, a Starkville man was taken into custody after an incident of alleged strangulation involving his romantic partner....
Starkville School District Launches StopIt Platform to Combat Bullying
Starkville School District Launches StopIt Platform to Combat Bullying In a bid to improve the learning conditions for middle school students in Starkville, the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) has...
Casserole Kitchen Sparks a Compassionate Revolution in Starkville, Uniting Churches to Feed the Community
Casserole Kitchen Starts a Revolution of Compassion in Starkville, Bringing Churches Together to Feed the Community In Starkville, a coalition of 17 local churches has united to create Casserole Kitchen,...
Accelerated Law Degree Program Partnerships Announced by Four Mississippi Universities
Accelerated Law Degree Program Partnerships Announced by Four Mississippi Universities With a primary aim to streamline the educational journey of their students, four Mississippi universities have recently announced embarking on...
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food A Starkville Beacon of Fellowship and Nourishment Located in the heart of Starkville, the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection...
Starkville Utilities Initiates Construction on New EV Fast-Charging Station
Starkville Utilities Breaks Ground for New EV Fast-Charging Station STARKVILLE, MS – The future of transportation took a leap forward as Starkville Utilities initiated the groundwork on a brand new...
Bus Drivers Gear Up for Back-to-School Duties
More than just driving: Bus drivers prepare to head back to school July 23, 2024, STARKVILLE, Miss. The first day of school marked the return of students and teachers to...
Residents of Eau Claire, Lowndes Struggle with Sewage Issues
Residents of Eau Claire, Lowndes Struggle with Sewage Issues In a bid to combat persistent sewage problems, Lowndes County is seeking millions in federal and state funding for a $6.9...
Burn Ban Imposed in West Point Due to Undesirable Climatic Conditions
Burn Ban Imposed in West Point Due to Undesirable Climatic Conditions In West Point, Mississippi, a unanimous decision has been made to enact a burn ban due to the dry,...
Heath Whitlock Set for Exciting Move to Starkville
Heath Whitlock Gears Up for Exciting Move to Starkville Key player Heath Whitlock, instrumental in securing the second state title in baseball for Starr’s Mill High School (GA), is gearing...
SHOWBIZ
Exciting New Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill Set to Open in Starkville
Exciting New Addition Coming to Starkville: Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill Starkville, MS, is buzzing with excitement as plans have been announced to apply for an On-Premise Retailer permit to...
Harbor Freight Plans Starkville Location
Harbor Freight Plans Starkville Location There’s exciting news buzzing from Starkville as Harbor Freight, the renowned tool and equipment retailer, plans to open a new location in the city. City...
Exciting Developments in Starkville: New Stores, Restaurant Relocations, and Netflix Film Feature
Harbor Freight to Open New Store in Starkville In a promising development for local shoppers, international tools and equipment retail giant Harbor Freight has recently applied for a building permit...
Guadalajara Bar and Grill in Starkville Shuts Down
Guadalajara Bar and Grill in Starkville Shuts Down Starkville’s Mexican food lovers will be saddened to know that a favorite spot, the Guadalajara Bar and Grill, has announced its closure....
Exciting Redesign Plans Unveiled for Main Street in Starkville, Mississippi
Main Street Redesign Project in Starkville Unveils Pedestrian-Friendly Plans Starkville’s Main Street from Lafayette Street intersection to City Hall is due for an exciting and much-needed redesign. The redesigned plan...
Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill Emerges as Starkville’s Newest Hotspot
New Whiskey Bar and Grill Opens in Starkville Located on Main Street in the former premises of Moe’s Barbecue, Starkville’s newest hotspot, the Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill, is set...
Mary Means Business: Whiskey Bar and Grill coming to Starkville
Mary Means Business: Whiskey Bar and Grill coming to Starkville Whiskey Ranch opening at Main Street Anticipate a new buzz in Starkville as the Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill has...
TECH UPDATES
Mississippi State University Receives $180K for STEM Education
Mississippi State University Receives $180K for STEM Education In a significant move aimed at boosting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Mississippi, Mississippi State University (MSU) received a...
Significant Changes on the Horizon for Starkville’s Code Enforcement
Significant Changes on the Horizon for Starkville’s Code Enforcement In a bid to improve the efficacy of its code enforcement, the city of Starkville has recently implemented a significant change....
Camgian Secures $55 Million US Army Contract for Advanced Kill Chain Technology
Camgian Earns $55 Million US Army Contract to Develop Advanced Kill Chain Technology Starkville-based company, Camgian Corporation, has been commissioned with a task that sounds as if it’s been taken...
Camgian Secures Major US Army Contract for Advanced Defense Technologies
Camgian Gets Major Contract from US Army In the heart of Starkville, local company Camgian Corporation, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) based technologies, has been awarded a significant contract...
$55M Contract Awarded to Starkville Corporation to Help US Soldiers
$55M Contract Awarded to Starkville Corporation to Help US Soldiers Starkville, MS Corporation to Spearhead Innovative Technologies to Benefit US Soldiers Starkville, Mississippi – A local corporation based in Starkville...
$55M contract awarded to Starkville corporation to assist US soldiers
$55M contract awarded to Starkville corporation to assist US soldiers STARKVILLE, Miss. – Starkville-based company Camgian Corporation is set to play a crucial role in enhancing the decision-making capabilities of...
Starkville, Mississippi Breaks Ground on New Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station
Starkville, Mississippi is paving the way for electric vehicles (EVs) in the region by breaking ground on a new EV fast-charging station. The move is seen as part of a...
$55M Contract Awarded to Starkville Corporation to Boost US Soldiers’ Decision-making on the Battlefield
$55M Contract Awarded to Starkville Corporation to Boost US Soldiers’ Decision-making on the Battlefield In a significant development, Starkville-based Camgian Corporation has landed a whopping $55M contract to aid US...
Mississippi State University Revolutionizes Healthcare with Nanobiotechnology Consortium
Mississippi State University Enhances State’s Healthcare with Nanobiotechnology Consortium STARKVILLE, Miss. – A state-wide team comprised of Mississippi State University’s faculty and staff is set to upgrade the state’s healthcare...
Higher appraisals could make Lowndes tax bills 18% higher
Higher appraisals could make Lowndes tax bills 18% higher Property owners in Lowndes County could be hit with an unexpected increase in their tax bills of 18% if county and...
SCIENCE
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food
Casserole Kitchen: A Starkville Initiative Bridging Churches and Community through Food A Starkville Beacon of Fellowship and Nourishment Located in the heart of Starkville, the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection...
Mississippi State University Saves Rare Sea Turtle Once Again!
Mississippi State University Saves Rare Sea Turtle Once Again! STARKVILLE, Miss. – Toast Malone, a member of the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle species, has successfully completed his third...
MSU’s Winger Takes Charge as New Head of Physics and Astronomy Department
MSU’s Winger Takes Charge as New Head of Physics and Astronomy Department Starkville, Miss: A Decade of Service Culminates in Leadership Role The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Mississippi...
MSU and USDA-ARS Kick Off New Research Unit Geared towards Geospatial and Environmental Epidemiology
MSU and USDA-ARS Kick Off New Research Unit Geared towards Geospatial and Environmental Epidemiology Starkville, Mississippi: A New Partnership for Advanced Research Recently, a collaborative assembly of distinguished scientists from...
