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Jabe Nicholson: Peace on Earth?
As the American Civil War raged, and with Christmas approaching, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow put pen to paper:
Letter: Wonderful health care experience
I am not a native Mississippian, however I feel like one since I’ve been here 45 years as of Oct. 31, 2025. I need to
Wild hogs wreak economic havoc for Mississippi agriculture
John Parker Campbell describes the wild pigs on his family farm as “a constant headache.”
102-year-old Goodman man says key to life ‘is love one another’
At 102 years old, James Anderson has one piece of advice.
In the Garden with Felder: Don’t trash that tree: A garden-friendly holiday guide
Ever on the lookout for stuff I can reuse or recycle from holiday decorations, Christmas is second to none – better even than composting Halloween pumpkins.
Community Calendar for 12-27-25
Jan. 1–31, 2026 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and short
European mounts offer natural beauty, economical options
Preserving a deer’s skull in a European-style mount is a comparatively inexpensive option that captures a natural beauty.
Mississippi ag posts $9.5B year in 2025
Despite some sharp decreases in row crop agriculture, cattle and poultry had a good year, bringing Mississippi’s 2025 estimated value of agricultural production to $9.51 billion.
Ragged hoodies sometimes make best badges of honor
I thought I didn’t like a hoody, the kind of sweatshirt that has a built-in hood, but one I was awarded by a friend has become a staunch, longstanding companion. I found I not only liked it, I loved it. Possibly, because I had earned it.
Decades later, still missing: A look at the longest-running missing person cases in the Golden Triangle
Troy Matthews describes his older sister, Shalunda Matthews, as a “feisty,” “adventurous” people person – one of the people that made him tough.
Northside shooting leaves man in critical condition
Three male victims were taken to the hospital following a Friday morning shooting in Northside.
Letter: Showbusiness for crime lab?
Of all the economic woes for Columbus, the last thing I might have thought of was a forensic lab that lacked paid work. I have
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
Last weekend’s first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and truTV, according to ESPN and Nielson. That is a 7% drop from last year.
Letter: The holidays
’Tis the season to be thankful for the coming of the newborn King, Jesus the Christ, for they called him Immanuel, Mary’s baby, Wonderful Counselor,
For Ole Miss’ defenders, Georgia rematch is ‘a personal thing’
Ole Miss’ lone blemish in the 2025 season still doesn’t sit quite right. But as fate would have it, the Rebels will get their chance at redemption.
No. 2 Georgia trying to make most of break before facing No. 6 Rebels
Kirby Smart said Monday he has tried to use a long break to help No. 2 Georgia prepare for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 6 Ole Miss in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl.
Kevin Smith to join Kiffin’s staff at LSU
Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith is joining Lane Kiffin’s staff at LSU, as the Tigers announced Smith’s hiring as associate head coach and running backs coach Monday.
City of Columbus Building Permits, Dec. 15-18, 2025
Frady & Frady LLC; 509 Main St.; repairs for restaurant; Mark S. Frady Neel-Schaffer Inc.; 2310 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; renovation to offices; Rhett
British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology.
Blake Shapen embracing leadership under center and in the QB room
July 18, 2025
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