Costs and losses

Those who support changing the name of MUW to Reneau University are missing a critical link in the Profit-Loss-Costs equation..

CHS-Olive Branch game postponed

The Columbus High School football team’s game at Olive Branch High School has been moved to 2 p.m. Saturday due to expected inclement weather in the state.

The game was originally scheduled to be played at 7 tonight.

West Point schools to recycle milk jugs

WEST POINT — Each day, West Point’s six schools dispose of about 5,000 half-pint plastic milk jugs.

Maben man indicted for 2002 slaying

ABERDEEN — The Monroe County grand jury has indicted a Maben man on capital murder charges stemming from a 2002 slaying.

Tony Williams Davis Jr. is accused in the Feb. 19, 2002, death of Judith Eileen Jones.

Crime Report 10-29-09

The following felony arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.

Jury selection for Holliman begins Nov. 30 in Lowndes County

Opinions of potential jurors will determine whether or not Brian Holliman’s murder trial will be held in Lowndes County.

In a ruling issued this morning in Lowndes County Circuit Court, Judge Lee Howard decided to wait until the juror-vetting process to decide on the defense’s request for a change of venue.

Columbus Air Force Base lands more than $25 million for projects

Columbus Air Force Base has received more than $25 million in end-of-year funds for upgrades to roads, buildings and other work — an unprecedented level of funding that should be a boon to local contractors during the sluggish economy, base officials said Tuesday.

Halloween weekend events scare up plenty to do

A quick look around the Golden Triangle reveals no shortage of ways for goblins large and small to get into the festive spirit. Check out this sampling of events ranging from costume contests to fall carnivals taking place during the next three days. Keep in mind, inclement weather could affect some outdoor events.

Investigation nets arrest of suspected drug dealer

A Columbus man was picked up recently by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office on seven counts of narcotics sales.

Albert Earl Greenlee, 27, of 260 Gregory Road in Columbus, was arrested Sunday during a traffic stop by the LCSO.

Mayor to host senior luncheon

Senior citizens will unite Nov. 17 for the fourth annual Citywide Senior Citizens Unity Luncheon.

Corps offers servicemen free admission to rec areas

Veterans, active, reserve and guard service members and their families will have free access to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas nationwide on Nov. 11.

Lamar County, Pickens County will try to stay perfect

The Lamar County and Pickens County high school football teams will try to finish the regular season undefeated when they take the field this week.

Judge: Holliman trial will move forward in Lowndes

Opinions of potential jurors will determine whether or not Brian Holliman’s murder trial will be held in Lowndes County.

West Alabama’s Bell adjusts to switch to defense

During spring football drills, University of West Alabama sophomore Ricky Bell was moved from wide receiver to free safety.

Bell has adjusted to the change and has found a home in the secondary at the school in Livingston, Ala.

Bell, a 2008 graduate of Aberdeen High School, has earned a starting position after making the switch.

MSMS students semifinalists in scholarship contest

Two local Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students are semifinalists for the 2010 National Merit Scholarship contest.

“There’s a mix of emotions, mainly excitement,” said Bowen Han, who plans to attend Cornell University upon graduation.

Columbus suspect caught in the act

A Columbus man was arrested last week for relieving himself in public.

Dexter Calvin Fulton, 42, 1011 Fourth St. S. in Columbus, was arrested Thursday by the Columbus Police Department on charges of indecent exposure and possession of burglary tools.

Get healthy Southern eating tips at YMCA

Do you want to eat healthier but loathe the idea of giving up your favorite Southern dishes?

If so, the YMCA has an easy solution for you.

Murder suspects face hearing

Two Aberdeen men await an initial appearance in Lowndes County Justice Court on charges of capital murder.

Cedrick Whitley, 23, 20393 Egypt Road in Aberdeen, and Sylvester Johnson, 22, 1407 Cloverdale Place in Aberdeen, are charged with the murder of Clarence Trimble, 50, at Trimble’s club, Big C’s Game Room, on Stinson Creek Road, Saturday.

Batiste trial set to begin

STARKVILLE — The trial of a former Mississippi State University student accused of killing his roommate last year at an off-campus apartment is set to begin today in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.

Bobby Batiste, of Preston, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in July 2008 to a charge of capital murder while in the commission of a robbery, and has been held without bond since. He is accused of killing Andreas Galanis, 28, of Biloxi.

Aberdeen men charged with Lowndes man’s murder

A Lowndes County man was found shot to death at the club he owns on 538 Stinson Creek Road, of Highway 373, early Saturday morning.

And two Aberdeen men are in jail for the crime.