Eight candidates qualified Thursday for this year’s municipal elections, with contested races now confirmed for mayor and the Ward 2 council seat. Democrats Leroy Brooks and Stephen Jones each ...

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STARKVILLE – The city is already facing a three-way mayoral race in the coming election, with aldermen incumbents also filing Thursday to run in almost all wards. Mayor Lynn Spruill filed ...

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With three new houses now standing in the Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition’s tiny home village, President Susan Garton can imagine what life will look like for its future residents ...

DOVER, Del. — It was her last day in session as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her tiny office at the state Capitol, preparing farewell remarks. She had made history here, as ...

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials ...

CHICKASAW COUNTY – The buck that stepped out in front of Matt Ellis, 16, this past Tuesday afternoon changed a somber, peaceful sit into an adrenaline-charged, heart-pounding experience in a ...

Happy New Year, y’all! I hope everyone celebrated 2024 safely and you’re all ready to start 2025. In Columbus, we’re kicking things off with a new restaurant holding its soft opening.

In the silence that came as darkness fell, the Old Man looked back on his time so far and could not suppress a smile. As a rule, the Old Man didn’t spend much time picking over his memories.

J5 owner, president acquitted of fraud In April, a federal jury acquitted J5 owner Jabari Edwards and president Antwann Richardson of 17 criminal counts each — including wire fraud, conspiracy ...

Sometimes the easiest way to get rid of unwanted rubbish is to pile it up and burn it. But if you live in Columbus or Starkville, there are limits. Some fires require a permit. Others don’t.