4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual meeting, they’ll debate for the fourth year in a row whether to formally ban churches with a woman serving in any role resembling that of pastor — not just the top job.
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President Donald Trump a week after a federal judge ruled that his name had been illegally added to the performing arts center.
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72
Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died, his family said Friday.
McMahon joins as MSU athletics beat writer
Jake McMahon has joined The Dispatch as its beat reporter for Mississippi State athletics.
Justices upholds aggravated assault, attempted robbery conviction
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of shooting and paralyzing a victim during an attempted robbery in Starkville.
Joyner, Staggers join as summer reporting interns
Ashlyn Joyner and Natalie Staggers have joined The Dispatch staff as summer reporting interns.
Historic Preservation: West Point’s historic Northside School poised for new future
Even though it’s been more than 70 years since she attended Northside Elementary School, Bettye Swift can still recall the names of each teacher she had there in the mid-1950s.
Mississippi Supreme Court paves way for new murder trial for Tameshia Shelton
Tameshia Shelton, a Clay County mother of four serving life in prison on a murder conviction, will finally get what she said she’s been praying
Starkville woman jailed for shooting into unoccupied car
A woman was arrested following a Thursday night shooting in north Starkville that resulted in no injuries.
The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally
Wall Street rallied Thursday after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to say Wednesday whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies.
SpaceX’s IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have bestowed alternative titles that both supporters and opponents view as counterprogramming.
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Propst Park kayak launch moves into design phase
Propst Park is one step closer to being the city’s top destination for recreation as progress continues on the long-floated plan for a kayak and canoe launch on Luxapalila Creek.
Man arrested in triple stabbing that left victims hospitalized
A suspect is behind bars after three victims were injured Wednesday in an alleged stabbing.
Lowndes Community Foundation brings back Casino Night to boost endowment
Friendly City Books owner Emily Liner has watched the Possumtown Book Festival draw more than 1,000 visitors downtown in the two years since its inception, but rising operating costs have come hand-in-hand with the event’s increasing success.
SPD cameras provide real-time support for officers, investigations
When Sgt. Brandon Lovelady pulls his gun from its holster, an alert immediately sounds in the earpiece of every Starkville police officer on duty and his body camera begins recording.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
By
