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Columbus celebrates summer youth program participants
City officials and employees crammed into a banquet room at Lion Hills on Thursday to celebrate 19 local high school students who took part in this year's MDOT Urban Youth Corps Program.
TOP NEWS
Charter school hopeful to file second letter of intent
The group behind Inspire Charter School said it plans to file a letter of intent with the state asking for approval of a charter that would allow it open a school in Columbus.
Volunteers needed for student move-in
The population in the Golden Triangle will boost dramatically in the coming weeks as college students descend on the area. As hundreds of students move into dorm rooms at Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University, local volunteers are needed to lend a hand.
Budget committee split on possible employee raises
A small pay increase for Starkville employees is in limbo after the city's budget committee recommended to only fully fund increasing insurance expenses in the upcoming fiscal year.
Investigator: Death at 21 Apartments does not appear suspicious
Oktibbeha County investigators believe a man who was found dead at 21 Apartments Thursday did not die from any suspicious causes.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Senate speeches headline Neshoba Fair |
City contributions to Horse Park, theater on the chopping block |
Man who lived in U-Haul banished from Pike Co. |
Gunn: Mississippi Republicans need to heal rift |
Debit card overdraft fees often exceed cost of purchase |
GM boosted June sales with discounts to dealers |
Browning on Business: Hobby Lobby, Fashion Apparel set for openings |
Jury finds Quinn guilty of capital murder |
AirBnB offers homes away from home |
City Hall renovation plan resumes |
J5 extends management of public works through Sept. |
Police connect Crawford man to Central Ave. stabbing |
Oktibbeha schools again operating with accreditation |
Caledonia man charged with arson |
Miss. Senate candidates to appear together |
SPORTS
Bulldogs' initial workout pleases Mullen |
Starkville Academy soccer wins home opener |
Ray, Bulldogs get huge lift from commitment of Weatherspoon |
Bulldogs report, ready to start practice |
MSU women gearing up for overseas trip |
Columbus High's Davis has strong showing at AAU event |
OPINIONS
Our View: Summer's home stretch |
Susan Estrich: Close to home |
Lynn Spruill: Lest we forget |
Michael Gerson: The GOP as the party of reform |
Froma Harrop: Doing well by doing good -- but better by doing bad |
Slimantics: Sunday visitors stir memories of the good ole dog days |
LIFESTYLES
Dear old Golden Rule days: Resolve to make this school year a healthier one |
Summer musical promises 'magical' entertainment |
Steak and cheese grinder recast as a pasta dinner |
What's the last photo on your phone? |
A Southern favorite: Rick Bragg to speak in Fayette |
Being Beautiful: Experiencing trendy fashions, DC-Style |
NATIONAL NEWS
Gas blasts kill 25, injure 267 in Taiwan |
Editorial cartoon for 8-1-14 |
Interfaith house of prayer to be built in Berlin |
House gives the go-ahead to sue Obama |
U.S. warns against traveling to Ebola-hit countries |
Experts reach Ukraine crash site |
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1. Jurors hear 911 tape as Quinn murder trial begins STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
2. Jury finds Quinn guilty of capital murder STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
3. Browning on Business: Hobby Lobby, Fashion Apparel set for openings BUSINESS
4. AirBnB offers homes away from home AREA
5. MSU's FCA group helps athletes make transition to college life AREA
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