‘This isn’t going to define our season’: Chambliss confident Ole Miss won’t fold after loss to Georgia

For the first time in the 2025 season, Ole Miss will spend at least part of its Sunday wondering what almost was.

Jabe Nicholson: How are the mighty fallen

The title reflects King David’s lament when he learned that Jonathan and Saul had been slain by the Philistines on the slopes of Mount Gilboa.

Taylor Swift fans flood German museum to see painting echoing her hit video ‘The Fate of Ophelia’

A German museum has been unexpectedly overrun by Taylor Swift fans because one of its paintings bears a striking resemblance to the opening scene of Swift’s current No. 1 hit video, “The Fate of Ophelia.”

Jackets dominate Clinton in 28-7 win

For nearly a quarter Friday night, Clinton looked ready to make it a fight. But once Starkville found its rhythm, the Yellow Jackets took command and never looked back, rolling to a 28-7 win at Yellow Jacket Stadium.

Florida coach Billy Napier could be fired with bye week looming

Napier is in his final days, possibly weeks, with the Gators. He seems resigned to the ending, whether he’s fired Saturday night, Sunday morning or in the very near future.

Letter: Thoughts on a recent letter to the editor

After reading a recent letter to the editor I too decided to give my few pennies of thought. The writer gave his opinion that former

MSU’s Shertok shares award-winning poetry debut

Mississippi State’s Department of English hosts poet and Assistant Professor Samyak Shertok for a public reading from his debut collection “No Rhododendron” Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Forum Room 401, Griffis Hall.

Childhood begins assembly of experiences unique to every outdoor life

Almost all of us who camp are just kids who camped and still do. That means all of the experiences around camping that facilitate our camping stories began happening at some finite historical point, albeit one that now lies far back in the mists of time. That’s part of what makes the introduction of camping for kids such a delicate balance.

Letter: The footsteps we walk in

I was leaving Ms. Carrie Nance’s Sunday school class and rushing for the front door of the church. As I rushed past Mr. John Wesley

Golden Triangle Theatre to present Godspell

Get ready to sing, laugh and be inspired. Golden Triangle Theatre, in partnership with Mississippi University for Women Theatre, will bring the beloved musical Godspell to life this weekend. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the MUW Cromwell Theatre, 620 10th St. S.

Can Ole Miss’ run defense hold up against Georgia?

The last time Ole Miss played in Athens, Georgia was a night most Rebels defenders would rather forget.

Ole Miss, State, Southern Miss golfers to host ‘special’ Fallen Oak Invitational

College golf takes center stage this weekend at Fallen Oak, the Beau Rivage casino’s hidden treasure in the otherwise sleepy community of Saucier, a few miles from the sandy beaches of Gulfport and Biloxi.

Barn Concert Series wraps up 2025 season with Beat Root Revival and King Margo

The 2025 Barn Concert Series comes to a close Thursday with the final show of the season at the Mac Davis Road venue. Beat Root Revival, with special guests King Margo, will perform in Columbus for the occasion.

Everyday Clay: Everything I need to know I didn’t learn in school

This one may ruffle some feathers, so I urge you to take my opinion with a grain of salt. My unsolicited point of view comes from the cheap seats, and most of my lessons are from life experience alone. If there’s anything I did learn in school, though, it was to stay quiet and follow the rules. But in typical fashion, I learned it and didn’t retain it.

In the Garden with Felder: Bringing Big Jim indoors: autumn prep for potted plants

Time for the autumn shift. Outdoor flowerpots are replanted with cold-hardy flowers, and it’s time to start cleaning up Big Jim, my 50-year-old rubber tree, before dragging it indoors for the winter.

Scouting troops offer ideal experiences for youthful explorers

When Stephen Blaylock, of Tupelo, wanted to introduce his son and the boy’s buddies to camping, the experience that resulted touched upon the child that remains part of men of every age.

Columbus mill raises $100,000 for United Way through golf tournament

A little friendly competition, a lot of teamwork, and a big heart for the community came together Oct. 10, as 104 golfers and a dedicated group of volunteers gathered at Elm Lake Golf Course for the Columbus Mill’s annual charity golf tournament. The event combined a perfect day outdoors with an even greater purpose – supporting the United Way of the Golden Triangle Region.

Patriots fall at home to explosive Hartfield

Quarterback Ethan Elliott and the Hartfield Hawks walked into Heritage Academy on Friday night and flexed their offensive weapons as they handed the Patriots a 49-21 loss.

Photo: EMCC Homecoming

Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusers

The Vatican’s child protection board said Thursday the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal. Financial reparations for the abused and tougher sanctions for the abusers and their enablers are essential remedies, it said.