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New scholarship opportunity offers affordable option for Mississippi college students to earn degree
University of Southern Mississippi and Pearl River Community College announced Wednesday a new coastal pathways scholarship that will give graduates of the two-year school a way to complete their bachelor’s degree at USM.
Ole Miss to compete in 2026 Astros Foundation College Classic
The Houston Astros announced the field for the 2026 Astros Foundation College Classic on Tuesday afternoon, naming Ole Miss as one of six teams set
McCluster, Nix: 2 distinct backs, 2 Hall of Famers
Something will happen at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 induction banquet Saturday night that may never have happened before. That is,
EPA to host public meeting to discuss Kerr-McGee site
Community members are invited to attend a public meeting Aug. 6, where the Environmental Protection Agency will provide information on a new proposed plan for reusing the Kerr-McGee site.
Jiben Roy: Love, not hatred
I am starting my writing with relevant lines from Indian poet and actor Sabyasachi Chowdhury:
Where do SEC coaches stand on the future of the College Football Playoff?
Ole Miss came up agonizingly short of a berth in the 12-team College Football Playoff a season ago, finishing 14th in the final CFP poll
Rome gears up for Holy Year’s monumental Catholic youth rally in scorching temperatures
Half a million young people are expected to pour into Rome next week for the biggest event of the 2025 Holy Year: a weeklong Jubilee celebration for young Catholics that will sorely test their tolerance for heat and the Eternal City’s ability to provide public services, security and logistical support during its peak tourist season.
City of Columbus building permits, July 14-17, 2025
Edwin Bridges; 320 19th St. N.; fence; same Thomas and Jamie Nettles; 108 Fourth Ave. S.; remodel; Tom Hatcher Willie and Effie Holloway; 1324 15th
A group of Catholics revitalized a remote Arizona village before the diocese ordered them to leave
The village of Concho in the Arizona high desert is home to about 50 people — barely a dot in a sprawling, dusty landscape speckled with clumps of grass, scrub oak and juniper. Concho, about 200 miles northeast of Phoenix, has one restaurant, a Dollar General and a gas station that closes at 7 p.m.
Free family law clinics return to assist low-income families
The 14th Chancery Court will host clinics to help local low-income families receive free legal assistance for family law matters.
Bulldogs announce 2025-25 men’s golf schedule
Mississippi State men’s golf head coach Dusty Smith has released the Bulldogs’ 2025-26 schedule, which sees the Bulldogs hosting two events for the third straight
Business Brief: McNeal earns military financial advisor designation
Wellspire Financial Group of Starkville recently announced Eddie McNeal, a private wealth adviser with the firm, obtained a Certified Military Financial Advisor designation.
Tech group asks Supreme Court to block Mississippi law on age verification for social media
The group filed an emergency application Monday, days after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the Mississippi law could take effect. While NetChoice has sued other states over age-verification laws, the Mississippi case is the first to reach the nation’s high court.
Mary Means Business: CJ’s Pizza opens new location
After spending months fixing up their new location, CJ’s Pizza’s new joint is officially ready.
US stocks tick toward another record following a US-Japan trade deal
U.S. stocks are ticking toward another record on Wednesday following a trade deal between the world’s No. 1 and No. 4 economies, one that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese imports coming to the United States.
Kezza Giffa’s ‘maturity’ and ‘experience’ stand out
OXFORD – Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Chris Beard said he had a tremendous amount of respect for senior guard Kezza Giffa before he ever
Sites & Bites: Follow George Washington’s lead: make your own ice cream
Ever wonder how Americans in the old days made it through a long, hot summer without central air conditioning? According to historical records, they made ice cream.
Make summer pop with a super snack
When it comes to summer snacking, it’s hard to top the combination of favorite seasonal flavors.
Police deny wrongdoing in death of Alabama man, dispute family’s account
Police officers in Alabama who were involved in the arrest of a man who died while handcuffed were not at fault, officials said, disputing an account from the man’s family who are calling for the officers to be charged.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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