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Raymond Barranco: Political winds
In a previous op-ed, I argued that the primary purpose of higher education is to introduce students to new ideas and equip them with the tools to evaluate those ideas critically.
‘Elite mindset’ has allowed Winston Watkins to make mark in talented Ole Miss WR room
Ole Miss true freshman wide receiver Winston Watkins reminds head coach Lane Kiffin an awful lot of another receiver he had early in his Rebels tenure.
LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.
Education: Wood Magic Science Fair
Classes from several Lowndes County elementary schools attended the Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic Science Fair earlier this month. Hosted by MSU’s Department of Sustainable
Macon man indicted in fatal Oasis Lounge shooting
A Macon man was indicted Monday for his alleged role in the March 2024 shooting at Oasis Lounge in Clay County that killed one woman and left 12 other victims injured.
‘We work for moments like this’: Ole Miss notches pivotal road win at Oklahoma
Ole Miss wasn’t about to let the same thing happen twice, much less within a seven-day span.
Letter: Takes issue with SNAP and other programs being exploited
Well written response Mr. Barranco. You made some very valid points. Perception is not always reality. Every citizen is entitled to his/her own opinions and
Letter: Why MSU football needs a makeover
My first thought is, why would you have a former offensive lineman who only played sparingly before getting injured in his brief college career as
Early Sunday fire destroys Northside home
A fire early Sunday destroyed a Northside home, according to Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes.
Outdoors Feature: All Feathers Taxidermy focuses on brilliant colors, vibrant memories
Taxidermists generally agree the most challenging mounts to consistently do well are those involving birds.
West Lowndes dominates Okolona behind Lucious’ big night
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, West Lowndes controlled every phase of the game Friday night.
Sports Column: Tommy Kelly, a big man with big dreams, has turned around Lanier’s football team
Knolyn Bailey, a bright-eyed, just-turned-16-year-old, 10th grade running back, has grown up attending football games at Lanier High where his mother teaches.
Outdoors Column: Eyes of the critter failed connection with reality
The guy was very proud of his work and, mostly, I suppose, it was good.
Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for 32 million euros
A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained out of view for more than eight decades sold Friday at auction for 32 million euros (about $37 million), including fees.
Sherry Ivy: God is a promise keeper
God has the ability and power to fulfill every promise He makes to us. We can have absolute confidence in Him to do what He says He will do because He’s a promise keeper. His timing is always perfect, and His promises will surely come to pass in our lives.
Andrew McLarty: All Saints’ Day: The time to remember and rejoice
As the pumpkins on porches are snuffed and the last of the candy wrappers are swept away, the Christian calendar invites us into something deeper than the sugar rush of Halloween. Nov. 1 marks All Saints’ Day, a feast day when the church pauses to remember those who have gone before us in faith – both the famous and the familiar, the canonized saints and the quiet heroes who shaped our own stories.
Downtown Columbus gears up for holiday cheer with Christmas open house
Downtown Columbus will light up for the holidays Nov. 6-8 as the city hosts its annual Christmas Open House, offering shoppers three days of festive fun, unique gifts and seasonal treats.
Third Annual Festival of Trees Kicks Off Holiday Season in Starkville
The holiday season is in full swing in Starkville as Friends of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum present the Third Annual Festival of Trees, a celebration of creativity, community and holiday spirit.
In the Garden with Felder: A gardener’s guide to letting go of the rules
I’ve never been much for horticultural rules, choosing instead to do as I please in my small home garden.
