Joseph St. John: A new way of doing business

Starting this month, the Columbus Police Department is putting a greater emphasis on serving outstanding warrants on subjects who are in violation of the law. This includes the numerous criminal warrants that have not been served and people who are in contempt of court in regard to unpaid fines.

College Board OKs technology, public safety degrees at MUW

The state College Board recently approved two new degree programs at Mississippi University for Women which are aimed at transfer students and public safety administrators.

Poster contest plants seeds of knowledge

A group of fifth grade students across the 4-County Electric Power Association service area learned how properly selected and planted trees conserve energy by participating in the cooperative’s first annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.

Barbour cuts another $21 million from budget

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has cut another $21 million from what started as a nearly $6 billion budget.

State Senate votes to restore $28M to public schools; Barbour holds off on more cuts

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Rob Hardy: Classic toys

You know all about awards programs like the Oscars. You know there is a Baseball Hall of Fame (and maybe you know there are plenty of halls of fame for minor sports like, say, trap-shooting). Did you know there was a hall of fame for toys? Something called the Strong National Museum of Play, located in Rochester, N.Y., is on a mission of “exploring play to promote learning, creativity and discovery and to illuminate American cultural history,” according to George Rollie Adams, President and CEO of the museum.

Rob Hardy: “One Night of Madness”

The unpleasant history of racism in Mississippi through the 1950s has plenty of familiar stories of black people persecuted and white people allowed to persecute because that was just the way things were done back then.

Rob Hardy: Naming Nature

Humans try to identify and organize things. It’s a big step to larger understanding, and of course it is essential in biology.

January report: CPD fields disturbance, theft calls

The Columbus Police Department fielded 173 calls in January, as the department put emphasis on disturbance and stolen-property calls, officials said.

Daily Times Leader taps new editor

As the managing editor of The Daily Times Leader, West Point native Brandon Walker has promised to make the newspaper a product the city can be proud of.

Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival named top 20 event in the Southeast for 2010

ATLANTA, Ga. — Southeast Tourism Society has named the Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival in Columbus one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for September 2010. 

Burning cooking pot causes fire at Columbus home

Columbus Fire Department officials determined fire from a cooking pot on a stove caused a fire Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Jimmy Richard.

Deputies break up dog-fighting ring

Clay County Sheriff’s Department deputies have arrested one man and continue searching for at least three more in connection with a dog-fighting operation discovered Sunday night.

Oktibbeha County still considering hospital construction bids

STARKVILLE – The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Wednesday opened bids on the Oktibbeha County Hospital renovation project, but held off on picking a contractor.

Worker theft: It’s usually one you least suspect

It often starts with a trusted employee who a small business owner would never suspect. Invoices might be forged, or checks might be stolen. By the time the boss catches on, thousands of dollars in cash or inventory have been stolen.

Carr, Virges lead Green Wave signees

WEST POINT — Dressed in maroon sweatshirts, West Point High School seniors Michael Carr and Curtis Virges honored their verbal commitments and signed scholarships Wednesday to play football at Mississippi State.

Aliceville’s Billups will take game to Alabama State

ALICEVILLE, Ala. — After visiting Alabama State last weekend, Derrick Billups believes it’s the right place for him.

Pickens Academy girls will try to continue region success

The Pickens Academy girls basketball team has won all 12 of its region games this season.

Pickens County, of Carrollton, Ala., will attempt to continue that success this weekend when it plays in the Alabama Independent School Association Class AA, Region 2 Tournament at Marion, Ala.

Hersey getting more minutes at South Alabama

In December, the University of South Alabama men’s basketball team achieved one of its most notable wins in school history.

Arrest report

People were arrested on felony charges, according to reports released from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.