Budget impasse ‘unprecedented,’ but session of ’68 was longer

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Dizzy Dean World Series has fewer teams than in past

Richard Ellis is optimistic about the future of the Dizzy Dean High School Baseball World Series.

But for now, the national director of Dizzy Dean Baseball is dealing with a decline in numbers at the World Series.

The Golden Triangle began hosting the World Series for the fifth time in six years today and the numbers are at an all-time low

The World Series started two weeks earlier than in the past with just seven host sites and 17 teams.

Holmes County able to play in World Series because of community support

Dixon credits the support of his community for being able to bring Holmes County High School, of Bonifay, Fla., to the Golden Triangle for the second year in a row to play in the Dizzy Dean High School World Series.

“They take care of us down there,” said Dixon, who has been the baseball coach at Holmes County High School for 19 years. “Our people in our town go way above and beyond what they probably should to make sure we can operate our program the way we need to.”

Richardson stays close to game of baseball through coaching

As an amputee with a prosthetic leg, it would be easy for Ronnie Richardson to have a negative outlook on life.

But through the strength of Christ, Richardson has discovered he has reason to live each day with a positive outlook on life.

The 41-year old Richardson, a diabetic who lost his left leg in 2005 because of an infection, has reason to be grateful by being able to coach baseball.

Richardson has been able to stay close to the game he loves as a coach in the Columbus-Lowndes Park and Recreation Authority’s Dizzy Dean 11-12-year old baseball league.

Main Street Columbus, Kaye honored at statewide luncheon

Main Street Columbus won two statewide awards, and a design award was named after a Columbus resident, at a banquet in Jackson on Thursday.

The Mississippi Main Street Association distributed the awards at a luncheon at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson.

Summer slowdown? It’s not so bad, business owners say

STARKVILLE — The double-whammy of a deep recession and an annual population drop would put businesses here on edge this summer, but many believe they’ll do just fine.

AG: Impasse threatens public safety

JACKSON — The Legislature and Gov. Haley Barbour haven’t passed a state budget with just five days left before the new fiscal year amid disagreements over funding what he calls “the elephant in the room” known as Medicaid.

Unfinished business: City school superintendent Del Phillips should stick around

Back when he was selling a package of school improvements that included a new middle school, magnet schools and most recently an extended school year, Superintendent Del Phillips often invoked a Stephen Covey chestnut: “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.”

With new antenna, WMAB signal clears up

WMAB 88.9 FM, which airs Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s programs locally, is now traveling across airwaves by way of a new antenna, ending weeks of sometimes shoddy reception.

Arrest Report 6/25/09

The following people were arrested on felony charges, according to reports released by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office:

Columbus’ unity picnic Saturday

Columbus officials are encouraging local residents to “come together as one” Saturday during the city’s unity picnic at the Riverwalk park.

Mayor back at work following surgery

Columbus Mayor Robert Smith Monday returned to the office after taking a weeklong medical leave following a June 12 outpatient surgery.

Former MSMS director to serve as interim state arts school head

A former executive director of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, in Columbus, has been named as interim head of The Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven.

Carol Alderman, who retired in 2008 after serving four years as head of MSMS, will replace The Mississippi School of the Arts retiring executive director, Dr. Vicki Lambert, July 1.

MUW Renaming process nears end; two choices remain

The name-changing process for Mississippi University for Women “is nearing an end” the school announced Wednesday and the finalists are down to two — Reneau University or Waverley University.

Gardener to teach earth box building

Master gardener Jim McKell will teach marketgoers how to build an earth box — just right for a one person small garden — at this Saturday’s Starkville Community Market.

Unique Business After Hours showcases restored home

In conjunction with the West Point Growth Alliance’s Business After Hours in late May, Columbus Realtor Katrina Storey, of Century 21, enlisted numerous West Point and Columbus businesses to decoratively stage the rooms of a restored Victorian home at 549 South Division St. in West Point.

Follow the money?

I have been reading the comments regarding the Burns Bottom “sportsplex” with interest, some amusement, and much aggravation. I am reminded of a tale I heard/read many years ago regarding an influential and wealthy State Senator from Columbus. I hope my memory serves me well here.

Unity picnic and memories of Dr. Stringer

I was glad to see the publicity about the Unity picnic scheduled for next Saturday afternoon, although it is not our city’s first such event.

Two huge oaks

In the beautiful great forest of Lowndes County — two huge oaks fell just recently — Fred Jones and Charles Younger. May God bless their families.

Follow the money?

I have been reading the comments regarding the Burns Bottom “sportsplex” with interest, some amusement, and much aggravation. I am reminded of a tale I heard/read many years ago regarding an influential and wealthy State Senator from Columbus. I hope my memory serves me well here.