West Point resident to appear next week on Outdoor Channel

Tack Robinson, of West Point, will appear on “Turkey Call,” a hunting series produced by the National Wild Turkey Federation. The show will air on the Outdoor Channel on the following dates:

Voting concerns

Having lived away from Columbus and Lowndes county for many years and recently returned, I find it interesting to see the intensity of emotions and unequivocal stands taken for the election of local leaders here.

Tournament again a success

The 13th Annual Mark Mitchell Golf Tournament was a success again this year. We had nice weather; the rain held off for the game.

Enjoyed column

I enjoyed Betty Stone’s article “In defense of a heroine” in Sunday’s paper. She said, very eloquently, what I have been trying to say. Only a Mother could have been so expressive and to-the-point. Mrs. Stone, well done.

MUW names top faculty

Dr. Bonnie Oppenheimer, professor of mathematics, was named Faculty Member of the Year at Mississippi University for Women on Saturday.

Palmer Home charity walk to honor fallen airman

A Saturday charity walk will benefit the Blair Faulkner Veteran’s Memorial Endowment at the Palmer Home for Children.

District ready vote on year-round school

The Columbus Municipal School District’s board of trustees is expected to vote tonight to decide whether to extend students’ school year for a full 11 months.

Four sustain injuries during shooting at high school party

WEST POINT — A shoving match turned into a shootout during a high school party in West Point, according to West Point police.

Betty Stone: In defense of a heroine

I have hesitated to write about the Mississippi University for Women name change because I have mixed feelings. Something surfaced, however, that I feel compelled to comment on.

Heritage comeback falls short against Hillcrest Christian

The Heritage Academy Patriots went from nearly striking out completely to striking back before finally having their season come to an end Friday night.

Heritage was held scoreless on two hits with nine strikeouts through four innings before battling back in a 4-3 loss to Hillcrest Christian in the Mississippi Private School Association Class AAA playoffs.

The Patriots (10-16) finished with only three hits and 16 strikeouts and didn’t have an RBI hit, but had a chance to win when they scored a run and loaded the bases in their last at-bat.

Roses and thorns 5-10-09

Mothers, Main Street Columbus Inc., Habitat for Humanity volunteers, and members and founders of the Link’d Young Professionals

Mother of four one step closer to dream career as lawyer

Debra Key of Columbus has a plan, and she’s “particular” about its details. She likes her facts in A-B-C order; she likes structure; she likes things that have rules and make sense. And she likes …

Investigation continues in complaint against CPD officers

Columbus Police Department officials are investigating reports of four CPD officers engaged in inappropriate behavior during a training visit to Vicksburg.

Area Arrests 5-10-09

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests:

YMCA to host health day for children, families

The Frank Phillips YMCA presents “YMCA Healthy Kids Day”, sponsored by the Columbus Kiwanis Club. From 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 30, the downtown YMCA will present the nation’s largest health day for children and families, featuring activities to promote wellness and healthy living.

Education, health care: Lawmakers continue to grapple with state budget

JACKSON — The Legislature returned last week to pass the state’s long-delayed budget after a five-week recess, but it got put off again because House-Senate negotiators remain deadlocked in disagreement.

Keystone cops: Four of Columbus’ ‘finest’ attend seminar in Vicksburg, return an embarrassment to city

So a few guys are riding through the military park in a police cruiser, one in the driver’s seat, one in the passenger’s seat. Another two are seated in the popped trunk.

Robbie Coblentz: The debate that didn’t happen

Starting mid-morning May 6, the movement began to organize a televised debate between Parker Wiseman and Matt Cox before the Democratic run-off. The idea was to hold a debate with a moderator and format that would produce unscripted answers. A candidate would be asked a question, get two minutes to answer, and then his opponent would get two minutes to answer.

Its all about the sale

Trying to sell a home in today’s market can be scary. Prices for homes have fallen over the past few months, catching homes in our local market that have been listed since the economic decline began.

Anne Roberts of Caldwell Banker in Columbus has been selling homes for more than 20 years. She offered a few simple tips to help get your home in the best shape possible when potential buyers come knocking.

South Lamar softball wins first area tournament

The South Lamar High School softball team established a new standard Tuesday by winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class A, Area 10 Tournament.