Farmers’ Market grand opening brings first-time vendors, steady traffic
COLUMBUS – It wasn’t too long into Saturday morning’s Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Krystal Staats made her first sale. Her booth, Embers of Joy Clean
Modern touches planned for Trotter interior
By the end of the year, the now carpeted corridor leading to the Trotter Convention Center’s auditorium will feature marbled flooring, ambient lighting and elegant drapery.
Dispatch files complaint over redactions to MHP chase policies
The Dispatch filed a public records complaint Thursday against the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, alleging it excessively redacted documents pertaining to Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicular pursuit policies.
Beard trial in Gordo continued until Aug. 13
Ward 4 Columbus Councilman Pierre Beard’s trial for a host of drug-related misdemeanors in Gordo, Alabama, has been continued to Aug. 13.
Straight-line winds blow down trees, knock out power
When a severe thunderstorm swept through Columbus on Thursday evening, all Marian Hazard could think about was the deviled eggs.
Man behind bars for allegedly choking girlfriend
A man wanted for allegedly strangling his girlfriend is behind bars.
Smoke, but no fire Tuesday at Columbus TJ Maxx
T.J. Maxx in Columbus opened for business as usual Wednesday morning despite a smoky closing the night before.
CPD arrests suspects in two shootings, stabbing
The Columbus Police Department made multiple arrests on Tuesday, including suspects in two shootings and a stabbing, according to a police department press release.
Freedom Summer volunteer recalls fight for Black vote
As a college student in the 1960s, Peter Norall watched what was happening across the country.
Aluminum Dynamics mill on track to open by summer 2025
Construction for Aluminum Dynamics’ $2.5 billion aluminum flat-rolled mill is well on track to meet its summer 2025 opening, ADI Operations Manager Gregg Whigham told the Rotary Club of Columbus Tuesday.
$200 a day for Mickens? ‘So moved. I’ll take that.’
After initially recusing himself from the discussion, Vice Mayor Joseph Mickens broke a tie vote Tuesday to pay himself an extra $200 a day to fill in for the mayor this week.
Education: MUW nursing student helps hospital patient in cardiac arrest
It was a normal Monday for Teddy Burton, a senior in Mississippi University for Women’s Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
A festival that keeps them coming back
Music and the smell of festival food drifted through the air on Saturday afternoon, while hundreds of vendors filled the streets downtown for the 28th Market Street Festival.
Woman allegedly stabs romantic partner’s tire, hand outside Waffle House
A woman allegedly took extreme measures Monday to settle a dispute with her romantic partner. Now, the suspect is on the lam and wanted for domestic aggravated assault.
Police seek suspect in Sunday shooting on Northside
Police are searching for a suspect in a Sunday night shooting on Northside that left a woman injured.
Part of old sheriffs ranch earmarked for industry
The land around the former Mississippi Sheriffs Boys and Girls Ranch is about to be in the hands of The Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority.
Ask The Dispatch: Wasn’t Homeless Coalition building a tiny home village?
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MSMS students to portray 160 years of Black history for Eighth of May
Almost 60 years ago, 20-year-old Marvin Griffin joined the efforts of the Council of Federated Organizations during Freedom Summer. He and his cohorts fought to help Black citizens overcome poll taxes and literacy tests and register to vote, while facing harassment, threats and possible arrest.
Terberg Taylor gifts PACCAR, TCW with terminal tractor
The addition of specialized vehicle manufacturer Terberg Taylor to the Golden Triangle’s industrial landscape opens new doors for collaborations between local companies.