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Two arrested in New Year’s hit-and-run
Columbus police have arrested two people in connection with a hit-and-run early New Year’s Day.
LCSO arrests one in connection with November armed robbery
Deputies with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a suspect accused of robbing a home on Dallas Drive at gunpoint in November.
Mississippi works to formalize new state flag without rebel icon
Mississippi is a short step from formally adopting a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase “In God We Trust” to replace a Confederate-themed flag legislators mothballed six months ago.
Nutritional inspiration for the new year
A new year brings new opportunities for personal changes and improvement, from taking steps forward in a career to bettering personal relationships and — perhaps most common — starting on a path toward better health.
A main dish for busy weeknights
Main dishes can sometimes be a challenge for the average home chef. Whether you’re looking for something healthy and filling for a family of five or just cooking up something mouthwatering for a couple to share, it can seem difficult to manage.
Spice up the menu with a creamy sauce
If your family spends endless amounts of time arguing over dinner plans before eventually settling on the same meals week after week, keep in mind easy ways to change up the menu without completely restocking your pantry.
5 tips to save at the grocery store
Among the many monthly expenses that are simply unavoidable, buying groceries is one of the few that’s squarely in your own control.
A fast, filling breakfast
A filling yet nutritious breakfast is a productive way to start any day, especially one loaded with flavor.
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Comments on Trump’s Georgia phone call Kudos to Kathie Baeuerlin for bringing some much needed levity into our political lives. It is good not to
Mississippi legislators set to finalize magnolia-themed flag
Mississippi legislators are beginning their 2021 session Tuesday and one of their first tasks will be to finish adopting a new state flag that voters approved, with a magnolia blossom and the phrase, “In God We Trust.”
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Questions who actually suffers from verbal and mental deterioration In a recent column, Patrick Buchanan cites verbal and mental deterioration in Biden. But Biden’s condition
Analysis: No clear path to erasing Mississippi income tax
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he will ask legislators during the 2021 session to phase out the state personal income tax. The Republican should not count on it happening quickly — and even with his party controlling the House and Senate, it might not happen at all.
Mississippi post office named for 3 officers killed on duty
A post office in Brookhaven, Mississippi, will be named for three local law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty.
New Albany man credited with saving woman from burning home
A Mississippi woman is crediting a 19-year-old man for helping save her life when her house was on fire.
Unapologetic: Starkville artist finds his beat with record label
Like many students at Mississippi State University, Don Ryvcko juggles class hours, school work and a part-time job.
Call for submissions out for SAAC arts and culture cookbook
Development for the Starkville Area Arts Council (SAAC) 25th Anniversary Arts & Culture Cookbook is underway. SAAC is looking for submissions of title and cover art for the cookbook.
Pets may help us keep those new year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year again when many of us are making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance.
W’s Jumpstart breaks record with Read for the Record event
Mississippi University for Women’s Jumpstart Program recently joined more than 2.24 million readers across the United States to promote early childhood development, education and literacy as part of the Jumpstart’s 15th annual Read for the Record.
Felder Rushing: A bit of hindsight and review
The adage that “hindsight is 2020” is usually pretty apropos; but, looking back, how about changing it to “let’s put 2020 in hindsight” and say g’bye to a weird year?
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
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