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The Dispatch - Daily newspapers for Columbus, Starkville & The Golden Triangle Subscribe Login Submit a News Tip Contact Us 76° Cloudy Good morning. Check out the eEdition and our Facebook Business Directory . Don't forget to vote in the 2017 Best of the Triangle contest. -- Greetings. Read eEdition here . advanced search FEATURED STORY Yokohama shutting down for 2 weeks because of coronavirus Posted in Area Yokohama Tire Corporation is shutting down production at its West Point manufacturing plant for two weeks, beginning Saturday, in response to the COVID-19 virus, the Japan-based company announced Friday. TOP NEWS 'Social-distancing safe' teddy bear scavenger hunt takes hold in Golden Triangle Posted yesterday in Area The Jordan family was in the middle of their Thursday afternoon walk. Or better put, their Thursday afternoon scavenger hunt. Some international students have no way home Posted yesterday in Area Arpana Upadhyay was left alone at home in Nepal when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the country in April 2015, interrupting her last semester in high school. Two MSU employees, student have confirmed cases of COVID-19 Posted yesterday in Starkville & Oktibbeha County At least two employees and one student at Mississippi State University have been confirmed to have COVID-19 coronavirus, university officials said in a press release Thursday. Reeves: Stricter local ordinances don't violate executive order Posted yesterday in Area Gov. Tate Reeves clarified Thursday an executive order he passed earlier this week limiting gatherings and businesses throughout the state in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, putting to rest concerns by local officials that the order would supersede emergency restrictions previously passed by municipalities or counties. OTHER RECENT HEADLINES CAC innovates to keep community connected to the arts State's death toll from COVID-19 rises to five Down market brings new investors, while existing ones seek to 'ride it out' Local hospitals work to mitigate coronavirus spread Area hospitals stocked up on masks, other COVID-19 supplies Business Moves with Mary: Meat markets, wholesalers stay stocked during COVID-19 crisis Governor: Mississippi not 'dictator' on limits during virus Building permits for 3-26-20 Police set up checkpoints to enforce curfew in Columbus Aldermen say no to closing non-essential businesses; city still has no set curfew Mississippi has nation's 12th highest COVID-19 infection rate Paccar halts production at Columbus plant through April 6 Guns, ammo, garden supplies, liquor among items still flying off shelves during pandemic Police investigate shooting in north Columbus Mississippi governor bans most gatherings of 10 or more MSDH reports 320 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi Read More News SPORTS For area's uncommitted seniors, virus-suspended season has made it hard to turn recruiters' heads 'That's just sort of like seeing the presents under the tree': How the coronavirus is impacting Mike Leach's first spring at Mississippi State NCAA revises financial distribution plan, will dole out $225 million to support college athletes in wake of coronavirus outbreak Mississippi State target Shazz Preston reaching new heights with football family behind him East Mississippi trio garners All-Region 23 basketball honors With season on hold due to virus, New Hope baseball team gives coach Lee Boyd surprise birthday parade Read More Sports OPINIONS Our View: A failure of leadership Leonard Pitts Jr.: In Trump they trust Cartoonist View: 3/27/20 John Bean: Help support local restaurants by ordering takeout Voice of the people: Andre Roberts Armstrong Williams: Going Viral: Politicizing this pandemic gets us nowhere Read More Opinions LIFESTYLES Long days in the house? Local chefs tip favorite recipes Butter Together: Knead a loaf if you need a loaf Now's the time to teach at-home nutrition Read More Lifestyles Most Viewed News Stories 1. Police set up checkpoints to enforce curfew in Columbus COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY 2. Local hospitals work to mitigate coronavirus spread AREA 3. State's death toll from COVID-19 rises to five STATE 4. Business Moves with Mary: Meat markets, wholesalers stay stocked during COVID-19 crisis BUSINESS 5. Paccar halts production at Columbus plant through April 6 COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY More popular content Suggest a story Mug Shots View felony arrest photos INSIGHT MAGAZINE Insight magazine is a resource for living in the Golden Triangle area. 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