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Convictions for police officer defendants rare

Posted in Columbus & Lowndes County

When Ernesto Ball was a kid, he knew many children in his community who wanted to be police officers.

TOP NEWS

New Columbus Arts Council director looks for more long-term donations

Posted yesterday in Columbus & Lowndes County

The Columbus Arts Council has a new director.

The Book of Joe: LINK CEO Higgins enlists ghostwriter to work on book project

Posted yesterday in Columbus & Lowndes County

It has been six months since the CBS News program "60 Minutes" told the Joe Max Higgins story of how the colorful, homespun economic development CEO brought manufacturing jobs to the Golden Triangle at a time when the industry was stagnant at best.

Ask Rufus: Celebrating the Fourth

Posted yesterday in Local Columns

To celebrate Independence Day, there will be a grand fireworks show at the Stennis Lock and Dam, East Bank, on July 1.

Rock on: Rocks and paint add up to summer fun and sense of community

Posted yesterday in Community

One bright idea, a pile of stones, paints and a Facebook page have had the small town of Caledonia rocking for the past week.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

Leon Speck, left, and Bob Raymond

Officials respond to voting concerns at Union precinct |

July hearing set for Spruill's request to dismiss Moore's election challenge |

Shooting at murder suspect's house believed to be accidental |

Governor: Opponents hope Mississippi is hurt by LGBT law |

Mississippi's largest community college warned by accrediting body |

Fireworks on the Water set for July 1 |

CMSD won't ask for millage increase for FY '18 |

Phelps retiring from OCEMA, constable positions |

Court clears Mississippi LGBT objections law; appeal likely |

10 students who graduated thanks to testing errors will keep diplomas |

Unemployment continues to drop in Golden Triangle |

Building hope: World Changers mission takes on 14 projects in Lowndes Co. |

CPD officer suspended for Facebook posts |

Lincoln collection lands at MSU |

Council tables election commission appointments |

Wiseman sees future park space for Rolling Hills |

SPORTS

Mississippi State junior Aeris Williams (27) ran for 720 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Bulldogs.

Local West Point standout Williams carries confidence into junior year at MSU |

Crosson, Logan advance to national amateur tournament |

MUW joins United States Collegiate Athletic Association |

Local academy baseball players earn all-state honors |

Former Bulldogs Brown, Lovelady set for pro ball |

MSU announces hiring of Gautreau as assistant baseball coach |

OPINIONS

Partial to Home: A visit with Bo 'Tomato Man' Jones |

Roses and thorns: 6/25/17 |

Other Editors: Dedicated community leaders |

Patrick J. Buchanan: The passing of the Pelosi era |

Leonard Pitts: You can't take the low road to the high place |

Froma Harrop: Trump as Caesar: Irresponsible, nasty, fun |

LIFESTYLES

Turned bowls by Wade Manning are among handcrafted artwork and furniture by woodworkers Manning, Richard Hazelwood and the late John Wells in an exhibit opening today at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts at 235 Commerce St. in West Point.