Frustration with what they see as too-lenient charges brought dozens to the Lowndes County Courthouse lawn Saturday, where the family of a 13-year-old Black child threatened at gunpoint demanded ...

After sitting vacant for two years, the former Tuesday Morning location in Starkville is finally getting a playful, new lease on life. Starkville Playtopia, an indoor playground for children up to ...

A Caledonia teenager could face felony charges after allegedly threatening and hitting another minor with a gun while recording a video that has since gone viral on Facebook.

Kaleida Lee Posted: August 7, 2025 COLUMBUS — Kaleida Elizabeth Lee, 34, died July 28, 2025, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Charity ...

David Pate; 1610 Waterworks Road; demolition; same Columbus/Lowndes Habitat; 1110 Gardner Blvd.; roof; Hollis Roofing MHC2LLC; 1215 Second Ave. N.; sign ...

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for ...

COLUMBUS — Charlie “Funk” Wilkins, 53, died July 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at St.

Marques Lanier Posted: August 7, 2025 TUPELO — Marques Antoine “Buck” Lanier, 44, died July 31, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, at Southside M.B. Church ...

Six children are among 21 people who have E. coli or campylobacter infections after consuming raw milk from a farm in Florida, public health officials said.

Lowndes County’s Aluminum Dynamics mill shipped its first products this summer after two years of construction at the facility.