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Three teens arrested in death of Grenada High School football player

High School Students · Columbia

Three teens arrested in death of Grenada High School football player

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A week following the discovery of a Grenada High School student’s body in a “brushy overgrown area” in the heart of the city, investigators have made a break in the case.See the Story

Miss. still gets good grades on education

Education · Columbia

Miss. still gets good grades on education

The latest accountability grades were a modest step back for Mississippi’s public schools. The results don’t discount, however, a growing national perception that the state has generally been on the right track in raising the academic skills of its children.See the Story

New Starkville High School Coming to Mississippi State’s Campus

Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia

New Starkville High School Coming to Mississippi State’s Campus

When complete, students in the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will attend class on the university campus from middle through high school.See the Story

Next generation of Soros hosts fundraiser for Scott Colom

Last week, Alex Soros, the son and heir apparent of George Soros’ sprawling political empire, hosted a New York fundraiser for Scott Colom. Colom is running as a Democrat to unseat sitting U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.George Soros · Columbia See the Story

Ezell draws GOP challenger in 4th Congressional District

Former Palazzo staffer enters the Republican Primary as 2026 midterm election in South Mississippi takes shape.Midterm Elections · Columbia See the Story

Columbia High School homecoming court

Columbia High School homecoming court alockwood Thu, 10/02/2025Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Miss. still gets good grades on education

The latest accountability grades were a modest step back for Mississippi’s public schools. The results don’t discount, however, a growing national perception that the state has generally been on the right track in raising the academic skills of its children.Education · Columbia See the Story

New Starkville High School Coming to Mississippi State’s Campus

When complete, students in the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will attend class on the university campus from middle through high school.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story

Buchanan speaks about Work Smart

Mary Beth Buchanan, with the Work Smart Foundation, spoke to the Columbia Lions Club about creating a pipeline to help students succeed in the competitive job market.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

West Marion Middle homecoming

West Marion Middle School announces its 2025 Homecoming Court.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Miscues cost Cougars at Silliman

Early on in Columbia Academy’s road tilt with Silliman Institute, it looked like the Cougars were on the cusp of breaking the game open after taking an early lead and threatening to score more. But penalties, turnovers and missed field goals all led to CA’s undoing in a 34-19 loss Friday night.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

CA storms through tournament to claim first-ever South State crown

To claim its first-ever South State Championship Monday, the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars railroaded their competition throughout the tournament at The Yards, winning all four games a combined 40-9, including Amite School Center 10-3 in the title game.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Mississippi’s Burk named to National Assessment Governing Board

Mississippi’s Burk named to National Assessment Governing Board brandonsup Wed, 10/01/2025Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story