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Thousands take in eclipse in Golden Triangle
Stubborn clouds lingered over Mississippi State University's Drill Field for nearly 45 minutes leading to the Great American Eclipse's peak in Starkville.
TOP NEWS
Little rescinds call for alcohol referendum
Ward 3 Alderman David Little will not call for a non-binding public vote on two proposed changes to Starkville's alcohol ordinances after the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office informed him a November referendum must be paid for and administered by the city.
Energy efficiency program improves 139 local homes
Samella Degraffen Reid's home much more comfortable now than it used to be, and that's the most important thing for her.
Man accused of siccing pit bull on officer slated for trial
A man accused of setting a pit bull on an animal control officer is scheduled for trial during the Lowndes County Circuit Court session that begins today.
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Analysis: State symbols don't have to go on the ballot |
Portion of Wolfe Road in Caledonia to temporarily close |
Juvenile arrested for firing gun in air near MUW |
Juvenile arrested for firing gun in air near MUW |
Letting out their 'inner geek': Second Columbus Comic Con bigger, better than last year |
Judges seek pay increases for court reporters |
Uber drivers look for success in Golden Triangle |
Photos: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally |
Sheriff: New deputy hires will expand shift coverage |
Authorities arrest drive-by shooting suspects |
Council approves $232K in employee raises |
Keeping the torch burning: Noxubee junior QB tries to follow family tradition of winning rings |
Last two antebellum homes in Starkville for sale; one could be torn down |
College View, 550 Russell projects moving forward |
MDOT unveils Highway 82 interchange improvements |
CMSD students perform poorly on state assessments |
SPORTS
Woodard II enjoys action-packed summer |
MSU Notebook: Howland defends Bulldogs' non-conference schedule |
Peters finds home at cornerback for MSU |
Players of Week: Brewer, Lucious help West Lowndes get past Caledonia |
EMCC coach Wallace pleads guilty, given probation |
A son's actions make his father proud |
OPINIONS
Steve Chapman: Trump vs. the business community |
Possumhaw: What you don't know will kill you |
Other Editors: It's time to change the state flag |
Editorial Cartoon for 8-21-17 |
Ask Rufus: Lost churches of Columbus |
Being Beautiful: Turn up the radio and turn down Memory Lane |
LIFESTYLES
New guidelines in place now for Operation Christmas Child boxes |
A caring thread: Volunteers are needed as Angel Gowns honor the smallest souls among us |
Starkville FUMC to present Gospel Jubilee 2017 |
'Desperation Road' picks up nominations, recognition |
Polk represents state at DAR Congress in Washington |
Perkins named interim executive director of University Relations |
NATIONAL NEWS
Special eclipse glasses selling out quickly |
Trump dumps Bannon, who returns to conservative website |
Man charged with pepper-spraying Confederate re-enactors |
Southern anger: Nazis, KKK 'hijacking' Confederate debate |
Trump defends Confederate statues |
Confederate leaders' descendants want monuments pulled down |
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