FEATURED STORY
To chalk or not to chalk?: Area officials discuss how a Michigan federal court ruling could affect parking enforcement locally
A ruling by a federal court in Michigan calling it unconstitutional for law enforcement to mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk to enforce parking ordinances doesn't apply to Mississippi, but some area officials say it may affect the Golden Triangle anyway.
TOP NEWS
Business Moves with Mary: Refrigeration Company 'back to normal' after fire, tornado
At 2 a.m. Nov. 4, Dennis Jones received a call from the alarm company that protects his business. A window at Refrigeration Supply Company on Tuscaloosa Road was broken, the call reported, and Jones dutifully went to check on it. Turns out, there was a lot more to it than that.
Chancery court documents available through online database
Since 2017, Lowndes County Deputy Chancery Clerk Cindy Eggar Goode has been building up her office's online database of records, scanning in thousands of documents and carefully recording each one.
Photo: Dancing to the music
Liliana Abrams, 14 months, dances to the music of Dawn Barham during Noon Tunes in Columbus Wednesday afternoon. Liliana is the daughter of Autumn Wright and Randy Abrams.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Officials say they'll make up teacher raise shortfall later
Business brief: Flemming appointed to Board of Directors
Mississippi College Board names alumna to lead Alcorn State
Drugmaker to close Mississippi plant, laying off 140 workers
Mississippi shipyard gets $746M contract for icebreaker
Mississippi jobless rate ticks up in March, payrolls flat
J5, Edwards accrue hefty IRS tax liens
Lowndes County declared federal disaster area in response to Feb. 23 tornado
Fairview Elementary receives 5K grant for technology
Gray new Volunteer Columbus director
Federal lawsuit settled between Oktibbeha and ex-road worker
Officials warn of possible measles at third Hattiesburg site
Former Starkville parks director pleads guilty to defrauding state
Man sentenced to 30 years for Camelot Apartments death
Two injured after being shot in vehicle on Hwy. 82
SPORTS
MUW Owls positioned for a run at Small College World Series
Rivals to meet in baseball playoffs
MSU women headed to NCAA Regional tourney
MSU QB Nick Fitzgerald ready for NFL's big night
Macy Nordquist signs on with MUW softball
Bulldogs break free in rivalry win
OPINIONS
Our View: When sources cooperate, a more complete story emerges
Brett Kittredge: Occupational licenses can no longer be revoked for defaulting on student loans
Slimantics: A graduation letter to my niece
Patrick Buchanan: The Democrats divide on impeachment
Leonard Pitts: No more wishy-washy feelings about impeaching Trump
LIFESTYLES
New day for a spring tradition
Butter Together: Chocolate, love, and independence
For moist grilled pork skewers, turn to country-style ribs
A rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and sweet dessert
This rice dish gets delish with peas, feta and mint
Family tree: There's more than one way to preserve a family story
NATIONAL NEWS
NRA beset by infighting over whether it has strayed too far
US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years
Ex-Vice President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
Some women of color frustrated by Biden's presidential bid
Texas executes avowed racist in black man's dragging death
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn awaiting release on bail
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1. Man sentenced to 30 years for Camelot Apartments death STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
2. J5, Edwards accrue hefty IRS tax liens COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
3. Two injured after being shot in vehicle on Hwy. 82 STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
4. Former Starkville parks director pleads guilty to defrauding state STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
5. Gray new Volunteer Columbus director COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
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