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 ...

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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.

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Virginia Hackman Posted: August 7, 2025 COLUMBUS — Virginia Nell Gunter Hackman, 84, died July 20, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m ...

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.

Patina Hughes Posted: August 7, 2025 COLUMBUS — Patina “Tina” Marie Hughes, 56, died July 29, 2025, at UAB Hospital-Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Lee ...

Betty Kirby Posted: August 7, 2025 WEST POINT — Betty Sue Bron Kirby, 93, died Aug. 5, 2025. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at First Baptist Church, with the Rev.Michael-John Pope ...

Monshale Pippins Posted: August 7, 2025 JACKSON — Dr. Monshale “Layy” Harris Pippins, 31, died July 27, 2025, in Jackson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Charity Mission ...