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STARKVILLE — A fire consumed part of a Starkville home early Friday morning, leaving one pet dead, though the family living there evacuated safely. Starkville firefighters responded to a ...

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State announced the final addition to Nick Zimmerman’s coaching staff this week, naming Henry Zapata as an assistant coach. Zapata joins the staff to work mainly on ...

As industries adopt increasingly advanced technology, the demand for skilled workers who know how to navigate the evolving workplace grows. Mississippi State University and East Mississippi ...

Keith Gaskin did not want to run for a second term as mayor. Apparently, that does not mean he wants out of city politics. Gaskin, 60, qualified as an independent to run for the Ward 1 council ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the ...

OXFORD — In anticipation of the expected introduction of revenue sharing in college sports this summer, Ole Miss announced Friday morning it is increasing its football season ticket prices, will ...

Dr. Clifton Story, who worked as the executive director of Mississippi State University’s Longest Student Health Center from 2013 to 2021, testifies Nov. 20 before the Mississippi State Board of ...

After nearly three decades as a fixture of downtown, Hollyhocks gift shop will close its doors by May. Opening the store was a leap of faith for owner Gloria Herriott, who felt as if she was ...

Mayor Keith Gaskin listens as Hull Property Group owner James Hull discusses the future of Columbus Place Wednesday during a press conference at the mall. The property group’s renovation to flip ...

As the 5 p.m. Friday deadline approaches to qualify to run for municipal offices, competitive races are shaping up in both Starkville and Columbus. Party primaries are set for April 1. The general ...

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State University today is announcing the addition of its 10th college and its first with a focus on cross-disciplinary, tailored education to prepare students for ...