FEATURED STORY
Street work no longer part of 1-percent tax request
If legislators approve a special 1-percent restaurant sales tax for Columbus, the city will only use it for maintaining and operating the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater at The Island.
TOP NEWS
Sen. Younger: Proposed pay raise for teachers should be higher
Local legislators expressed disappointment Friday with two bills in the Mississippi Legislature affecting education, one of which aims to increase salaries for public school teachers and the other which -- had it not died in committee -- would have raised the pay for school board members.
Harrison joins District 2 supervisor race
A third Republican candidate has joined the race for Lowndes County District 2 supervisor.
Walters out of jail on bond
A former Dispatch sports editor accused of exploitation is out of custody after posting bond at the DeSoto County Jail.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Mississippi Senate to keep private school money through 2024 |
Longest-serving Mississippi lawmaker not seeking new term |
Weather, possibly budget delaying Partnership School |
Business Moves with Mary: Georgia Blue restaurant, bakery coming to Starkville |
MSUPD seeking three men in burglary case |
Starkville to hold public hearings for hunting ordinance change |
Mississippi advances ban on abortion after fetal heartbeat |
Mississippi Senate passes $1,000 teacher raise, seeks to pay as bonus |
Mississippi ban on tanning beds for those under 18 advances |
Building permits for 2-14-19 |
US judge orders remap of a Mississippi state Senate district |
Louisiana-based company to pay back wages in Mississippi |
Dispatch sports editor arrested |
Man harasses women on hundreds of phone calls |
Car stolen from West Point found burned in Oktibbeha |
SPORTS
Patriots pick up pace in AAA victory |
The W opens year with no-hitters |
Lethargic Bulldogs fall victim to hungry Tigers |
Ole Miss will honor Reed prior to game against Missouri |
Radio teams announced for Bulldogs |
Owls face higher expectations in 2019 |
OPINIONS
Our View: Social media offers new ways to help neighbors, strangers |
Mona Charen: You can't say that on Twitter |
Editorial cartoons for 2-15-19 |
Brett Kittredge: Film incentives are a losing proposition for taxpayers |
Patrick Buchanan: Are the democrats bent on suicide? |
Froma Harrop: Time for democratic pushback on radicals |
LIFESTYLES
Sweets and savory for your Valentine |
Butter Together: Will you be my Valentine? Check yes or no. |
Retool the classic pound cake to make it ultra-chocolatey |
The perfect rich, meaty ragu achieved with baby back ribs |
Most Viewed News Stories
1. Dispatch sports editor arrested STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
2. Business Moves with Mary: Georgia Blue restaurant, bakery coming to Starkville BUSINESS
3. Man harasses women on hundreds of phone calls COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
4. Cracker Barrel shooter indicted for attempted murder COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. Car stolen from West Point found burned in Oktibbeha AREA
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