David Creel: Giving new meaning to the ‘blues’

The leaves are falling. I know this because for the past few days brown crumpled leaves from the giant shade trees lining my driveway here in Jackson stare back at me.

Roses and thorns 10-10-10

Kasandra Fowler, Columbus Municipal Court Judge Curtis Austin, anonymous donors, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle

Let’s get real about sex education

Mississippi leads the nation in teenage pregnancy. Our Legislature is also a leader — in keeping comprehensive sex education out of public schools.

There seems to be a connection here.

Things abuzz at The W

Despite the down economy and crippling state budget cuts, Mississippi University for Women’s interim president, Allegra Brigham, reported there are more than a few rays of sunshine emanating from the Columbus college.

Carolyn Hennessee: A new appreciation

A week ago, we said goodbye to our military friends as we left our fourth CAFB reunion headed for our homes in Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas. We had decided that this year would be a great time to visit Columbus.

Editorial: Cadence deal with Texas firm benefits Golden Triangle

Cadence’s about-face on Wednesday, agreeing to be scooped up by a private investment firm one week after it had already agreed to be bought by Trustmark, is a positive outcome for the Starkville and Columbus communities.

Editorial: Cadence deal with Texas firm benefits Golden Triangle

Cadence’s about-face on Wednesday, agreeing to be scooped up by a private investment firm one week after it had already agreed to be bought by Trustmark, is a positive outcome for the Starkville and Columbus communities.

Voting begins for new Ole Miss mascot

Step aside Colonel Reb. The next University of Mississippi mascot could well be a fierce black bear, a toothy land shark or a character in a full-body muscle-suit.

The Cadence Bank train wreck

I wanted to thank you for the article on Lewis Mallory and Cadence Bank. I think they are well written and give a good background into problems that lead to the bank failure. Mr. Mallory said he loved the bank, started as an intern and worked his way to the top, so how could he let this good institution go to the dogs.

Rob Hardy: The Courtiers

People like to hang out with the famous. You can, for instance, pay someone like Paris Hilton to come to your party, and thereby increase the chances that your guests will come away happy, although being close to Ms. Hilton might not convey any real power.

Community college still the best deal in higher education

Mississippi’s community colleges look like a great deal, the more we look at the numbers.

Roses and thorns 10-3-10

Organizers of the Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival; organizers of the Fall Tour of Historic Homes; Main Street Columbus and the volunteers; Columbus Police Department; and the Columbus School District

‘Practice what you preach’

My name is Laura Corley. I am pursuing a degree at Mississippi University for Women in political science with a minor in women’s studies. As the mid-term elections quickly approach, I am growing more and more concerned with the current congressional race.

Shannon Bardwell: Fishing on the edge of fall

Temperatures cooled down, so after chores Sam and I went fishing in the Prairie pond. I don’t think we had been fishing since spring.

David Creel: ‘Brond’ is the new blonde!

That’s right, ladies. If you take your cue from the runways of New York fashion week, then on your mark, get set, go — with the hottest trend in hair color.

Betty Stone: Nostalgic quest

One of my four cousins, Laurence Mellen, of Cleveland, Miss., called me recently with an enticing invitation. His brother, Arthur, who lives in Virginia, would be here a few days. They proposed the three of us go on a search in Clay County for our grandparents’ house.

Party in pink at The Y’s Zumbathon charity event

Breast cancer ranks second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women. With this in mind, Zumba enthusiasts across the nation are making a move to support breast cancer awareness.

Let’s get real — there’s a difference

We’ve seen interesting discussions on our website regarding the case of the Sulligent, Ala., football coach who is accused of child molestation charges, both in federal court and in courts in Monroe and Itawamba counties.

Goodbye, Cadence

Many of us can still remember when all the banks in town were either locally owned or closely held — National Bank of Commerce, First Columbus National Bank, Merchants and Farmers among them.

We hope this partnership has a pulse

Franklin Academy was awhirl with activity Tuesday morning — literally. The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s MedEvac helicopter landed in the Magnolia Bowl, a strong symbol of the landing of a partnership between the Jackson medical center and the Columbus elementary school.