Prior to his seventh grade year, Taylor Stafford's family decided to move to New Hope. Stafford wanted a chance to play for one of the state's most dominant programs at New Hope High School, which owned five state titles at the time.

There has been much talk over the years about what kind of economic development projects could be lured to the Island, but so far, no one has been able to come to agreement. Now, the Island's future is on the table again, with the formation of an ad hoc committee to explore options for the once-popular property.

When actress Angelina Jolie recently revealed she had undergone a preventative double mastectomy, it was a very personal decision that sparked a very public debate.

Ward 4 candidate John Gaskin's attorney, Matthew Wilson, confirmed he has formally challenged the May 7 Democratic primary and is seeking a new election during the June 4 general election.

Dr. Bob Gilbert eased back in an upholstered chair in his spacious, pastel living room Tuesday. One hand rested on his leg, the other on top of a walking cane. He was surrounded by lovely things, in this home on a quiet, wooded lot not far from downtown Columbus. He is an educated man, described by close friends as compassionate and selfless. He enjoys music, the arts and the pursuit of knowledge. His thoughts, however, were elsewhere.
MUW celebrates nursing milestone |
Judge declines to dismiss West Point lawsuit |
Troopers out in force for weekend |
Gaskin challenges Starkville Ward 4 alderman race |

Veteran says Vietnam taught invaluable lessons |
Council mulls variance to fire sprinkler requirement |
CMSD teacher resigns amid test-taking accusation |
Special election needed to replace retiring prosecutor |
SPD arrests Maben man in connection with robbery |
First annual Veterans Memorial Walk/Run to be held Sunday |
Lowndes unemployment rate drops |
CMSD camp makes learning safe and fun |
Link moves to create shovel-ready sites in Oktibbeha |
Yokohama contractor to be named at end of month |
Shafer leaving GSDP for BankFirst |
Oktibbeha unemployment rate shows improvement |
New Hope wins Class 5A baseball state championship |
MSU baseball falls to Vanderbilt at SEC tournament |

Pre-game at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium: SEC Tournament Semifinals: No. 16 Mississippi State vs. No. 1 Vanderbilt - Bulldogs try to reach SEC final in back to back years |
Post-game at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium: No. 16 Mississippi State 6, Texas A&M 4 - Bulldogs advance to SEC semifinals with third straight win in Hoover |
MSU uses familiar formula at SEC tournament |
New Hope needs one more win to secure state title |
Birney Imes: A visit to Rowan Oak |
Leonard Pitts: Deny terrorists their power |
Wyatt Emmerich: Race-based politics carries the day in Jackson mayoral election |
Ask Rufus: Columbus was the home of heroes |
Leonard Pitts: Why Mark Carson matters |
Out and About for the week of May 26, 2013 |

Freedom Creek Festival: Still deliverin' the blues |
School news: MSMS area graduates |
School news: Bogue graduates |
School news: Henry graduates |
School news: Holton initiated |
Political landscape changes with improving economy |

Faith-healing advocates charged in baby death |
Rheta Johnson: Fine art on layaway |
Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin |
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military |
French soldier stabbed in throat |
1. CMSD teacher resigns amid test-taking accusation COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
2. Link moves to create shovel-ready sites in Oktibbeha AREA
3. Yokohama contractor to be named at end of month AREA
4. Veteran says Vietnam taught invaluable lessons COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. Shafer leaving GSDP for BankFirst STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY