Lowe’s assistant manager accused of embezzlement

An assistant manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Columbus has been arrested for embezzlement.

Columbus police arrested Adam Williston, 31, of Columbus, on Tuesday.

Mississippi House nixes change to tourism promotion

The Mississippi House has killed a bill that would have created a state Department of Tourism. Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and the Senate had proposed taking tourism promotion duties away from Mississippi Development Authority, the state agency that works on job creation.

Lowndes County Building Permits March 10, 2021

Willie Brewer; 725 Porter Road; set up mobile home; owner Willie Brewer; 725 Porter Road; move mobile home; Mills Home Center Kaylee Bush; Williams Road;

Mississippi House rejects plan to restructure history board

The Mississippi House on Tuesday rejected a proposal to restructure the board that governs the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Mississippi Senate confirms Child Protection Services leader

The Mississippi Senate has confirmed an attorney as commissioner of the state Department of Child Protection Services.

Mississippi transportation director will retire March 31

The leader of the Mississippi Department of Transportation is retiring March 31.

Melinda McGrath is an engineer who has worked for the department for 36 years.

Lucky shamrock cookies

It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe.

Mint brownie perfection

How lucky you must be to come across this recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Voice of the people: Paul Mack

Sees discrepancy in public support for bill versus lawmaker support A poll from Politico/Morning Consult today shows that four out of five Americans are in

City of Columbus Building Permits March 1-5, 2021

CRIBS LLC; 116 Crestwood Drive; repair soffit/fascia boards; YR Construction William Greenlaw; 220 Union Drive; move mobile home; Chester McNairy Lee and Peter Tortorici; 1219

School clubs adapt to pandemic limitations

On Wednesday, 18 fourth-grade students throughout Starkville sat at their computers in anticipation of what some parents say has become the highlight of the kids’ week this year — science club.

The club is a long-standing organization for fourth-grade students at Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School. This year, it looks a bit different compared to previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has not stopped club adviser and fourth-grade teacher Brooke Crosland from developing the students’ interest in STEM education through hands-on learning.

Two killed, one injured in wreck with dump truck

Police are still investigating a Friday afternoon vehicle collision on Garrard Road that killed two people and injured another.

Mississippi health officer: Keep masking up to fight coronavirus

Mississippi’s top public health official is urging people to continue wearing masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves lifted a mask mandate.

Mississippi’s capital city closer to resolving water service

Running water has been restored to most parts of Mississippi’s capital city, three weeks after the majority of Jackson homes and businesses lost service during a winter storm that coated parts of the South in snow and ice.

Mississippi school assignment on slavery sparks outrage

A school writing assignment on slavery for an 8th grade history class in Mississippi has sparked outrage in the community.

Analysis: Advocates split over Mississippi tax cut proposals

Policy groups are deeply divided over a proposal to phase out Mississippi’s personal income tax, with some saying the change could spur economic growth and others saying it could curtail funding for schools and other essential services.

Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules

Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonald’s cook in Houston, can’t afford to get sick and frets co-workers will become more lax about wearing masks, even though the fast food company requires them.

Famous-ish: Mississippi teen lands role on ABC show

A McComb native is living her dream at just 14 years old when she was able to watch herself on national television last month as a new cast member on ABC’s Black-ish.

Roses and thorns: 3-7-21

A rose to Columbus Crime Prevention Task Force chairman Leroy Brooks for soliciting help from the Department of Homeland Security and the Mississippi Department of

Sherri Ivy: A valley experience with God

Every Christian has gone through a valley experience with God at some time or another.