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Cracker Barrel employee shot at restaurant
Columbus police are seeking a suspect in a Friday afternoon shooting inside the Cracker Barrel restaurant on 18th Avenue North.
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SPD arrests two for burglaries, drug trafficking
Starkville police have arrested a man suspected of multiple burglary incidents.
CLW board approves energy rate, surcharge increases
The Columbus Light and Water board on Thursday approved a 2.7-percent energy rate hike for all of its customers.
CRA to hold off on Burns Bottom acquisitions
The Columbus Redevelopment Authority will temporarily hold off on acquiring more properties in the Burns Bottom neighborhood.
Grandmother arrested for kidnapping granddaughter
A woman in Clay County has been jailed for allegedly kidnapping her granddaughter, initiating an Amber Alert, Wednesday night.
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SPORTS
Oregon State beats Mississippi State to force game Saturday |
71 days to football: Kansas State's No. 71 is a tough task |
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OPINIONS
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Editorial cartoon for 6-22-18 |
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Editorial cartoon for 6-21-18 |
LIFESTYLES
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1. Cracker Barrel employee shot at restaurant COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
2. MSU alum, convenience store owner gives away Rally Bananas to MSU fans in Omaha STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
3. Four arrested for hotel robbery STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
4. Teen arrested for holding two people at gunpoint STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
5. City contractor appointed to CLW board COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
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