Bible translator, public nurse with a ‘missionary heart’ to share experiences

For Diolia Diesto-Galorport, life as a public nurse and translator has been more challenging than she imagined. After graduating from the College of Nursing in the Philippines with what she calls “a missionary heart,” Galorport has served in remote and sometimes dangerous corners of the world.

Ceco faces another round of layoffs

Another local manufacturing company is getting ready for a big round of layoffs. Ceco Building Systems Monday morning issued a “Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification” to the employees of its Columbus manufacturing plant on Highway 45 North.

TV principal Mr. Belding headed to college

STARKVILLE — One of television’s most recognizable high school principals, Dennis Haskins, probably best known as Mr. Richard Belding from “Saved by the Bell,” will visit Mississippi State University Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., for a free, public presentation. Sponsored by the MSU Campus Activities Board, the event will be held in Lee Hall Auditorium.

Appreciates efforts of Grillin’ organizers

Oh behalf of the City of Columbus, all of our local and elected officials and community leaders, “Thank You” for coming out and supporting this year’s “Grilling on the River ‘09.” We were thrilled that you chose to join us in celebrating one of our “Very Own” events.

Court rejects pate’s request for attorney

The initial court appearance of a man accused of murdering his wife has been postponed. George Pate, 56, was scheduled to appear before the Columbus Municipal Court April 2.

Roses and thorns 4-5-09

Homeowners participating in Columbus’ 69th annual Pilgrimage, Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority, Chuck Yarborough and his charges at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street Columbus and Charlie the Owl of Starkville

Artisans Alley: from talking houses to homemade wares

From handmade soaps to quilts and woodworking, about half a dozen artisans gathered Saturday at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center to sell their wares at Artisans’ Alley.

Arrest Report: 4-3-09

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has taken a man accused of child molestation into custody.

From roads to resolutions, Lowndes gets lawmakers’ ear

JACKSON — The state Legislature this year has passed bills and resolutions uniquely fashioned for Lowndes County and people from there.

Heavy rain, hail to hit Golden Triangle

Severe weather is headed toward the Golden Triangle area this afternoon, and the National Weather Service in Jackson says tornadoes are possible and hail is a definite.

Arrest Report 4-2-09

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

Legislation to allow sale of Carrier lodge dies on technicality

JACKSON — Legislation died on a technicality Tuesday to give Mississippi University for Women permission to sell Carrier Lodge.

Clemmons is new AARP Missouri state president

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Scott promoted to retail banking manager at Cadence Bank

Columbus Banking Center President Jim McAlexander recently announced that Jaime Scott has been promoted to vice president and retail banking manager for the Columbus area branches of Cadence Bank.

Phillips-Gaines joins Forbes Investor Team

Lynn Phillips-Gaines, CFP, CLTC, has joined the Forbes Investor Team that offers comments and insight on the top financial news as it is being made. She will participate in e-mail, telephone and sometimes video panel discussions with other leading strategists, financial planners, analysts, money managers and economists to help readers find what’s important in both the markets and their financial lives.

Branco becomes consultant with Tastefully Simple

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Legislators break with major issues unresolved

JACKSON — State lawmakers are taking a break in their annual three-month session, but they still have hard work ahead in trying to find more revenue and construct a state budget complicated by the economic recession and red tape in spending federal funds to help Mississippi.

Status of Lamar County tournament uncertain

The Lamar County softball tournament is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at South Lamar High School in Millport, Ala.

But after a tragic car accident Monday took the life of South Lamar seventh-grader Madison Orr, South Lamar coach Tony Seals doesn’t know when the tournament will be played.

Fleming helps SPSU to national ranking

When Ben Fleming signed a scholarship to play baseball at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Ga., he believed it was an opportunity to play for a championship.

Fleming, a junior outfielder from Columbus, is halfway through his first season at Southern Polytechnic, and he still believes the team has a chance to win a title.

Southern Polytechnic (29-4), of the Southern States Athletic Conference, is off to its best start in school history and is ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Coaches Top 25 poll.

MUW to host energy conference

The College of Business and Legal Studies at Mississippi University for Women will host a 2009 Energy Conference Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., in MUW’s Nissan Auditorium. Sponsors for this conference include Atmos Energy, Columbus Light and Water Department, Columbus-Lowndes Development Link, 4-County Electric Power Association, Paccar, and the MUW Center for Entrepreneurship.